Top 10 South Films That Became Huge Pan-Indian Hits

In 2021, South Indian films brought in Rs 2,400 crore more at the box office than Hindi films did. Undoubtedly, the sheer volume of films produced in 2021—204 in Telugu and 152 in Tamil—is a major element. In contrast, the Hindi cinema industry only produced 84 films. However, the underlying tale these figures tell is of an audience that is increasingly regionally or linguistically indifferent and just seeks out top-notch entertainment.

1. Baahubali: The Beginning

In the Mahishmati kingdom, Shivudu falls in love with a young warrior woman. As he tries to win her over, he learns about his true heritage and his family's difficult past.

2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

After learning that Bhallaladeva had brutally murdered his father, Mahendra Baahubali raises an army to fight the latter and save his mother from his control.

3. K.G.F. Chapter 1

A young guy named Rocky chases fame and fortune to keep a promise to his dying mother. His search takes him to Mumbai, where he becomes involved with the infamous gold mafia.

4. K.G.F. Chapter 2

Rocky seizes control of the Kolar Gold Fields, and his newly acquired authority causes both the government and his opponents to become uneasy. He still needs to face Ramika, Adheera, and Inayat, though.

5. RRR

A daring revolutionary and a British army commander who had a long-standing friendship decided to work together to create an inspiring road to freedom in opposition to the oppressive authorities.

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When mobiles start flying from people's hands, Dr. Vaseegaran and his robot Nila are asked to help. However, due to Pakshi Rajan having a hand in this, the two have to reinstate Chitti to defeat him.

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Kabali is sentenced to 25 years in prison after speaking out against the discrimination Tamil laborers in Malaysia endure. After being freed, he seeks retribution from those who mistreated him.

8. Enthiran (Robot)

S. Shankar is the director, producer, and writer of the Enthiran film series, which is an Indian Tamil science fiction action film series. The film’s soundtracks were written by A. R. Rahman. There are two films in the series.

9. Pushpa: The Rise

As he advances in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, a laborer by the name of Pushpa makes enemies. When the authorities seek to shut down his illicit enterprise, however, violence breaks out.

10. Kantara

Action-thriller Rishab Shetty Rishab Shetty is a Kannada film actor and director >> Read More... created, produced, and directed Kantara, an Indian film in the Kannada language, for Hombale Films in 2022. In the film, Shetty plays a Kambala champion at odds with Murali, a respectable DRFO officer.