South Indian movies have progressed significantly, posing some serious challenges at the box office for Bollywood. The films from Tamil and Kerala are hands down the best in the country. If you are in the mood for a good action film. Here is the list of the 18 best Hindi-dubbed South Indian action movies that you can choose from.
Also read: 10 Best South Indian Action Movies That’ll Blow Your Mind
1. Vikram Vedha
You have heard about this film a lot. Recently there is a remake of the film under the works starring Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. It follows Vikram, a cop, and his assistant, as they try to catch Vedha. Vedha voluntarily surrenders and tells Vikram a story that throws his life into disarray.
2. Thani Oruvan
A rich and powerful scientist commits many medical malpractices for money. Therefore, a dedicated IPS officer sets to expose him and bring him to justice.
3. Nenokkadine
A rockstar suffers from a mental disorder due to his bitter past. He is convinced that his parents were murdered by three men. With the help of a journalist, he sets out to find the men.
4. Petta
Rajnikanth, the biggest star in South India stars as a hostel warden, who guards many secrets. Things take an interesting turn when he crosses paths with a group of dangerous gangsters.
5. Dear Comrade
A student union leader, Bobby, falls in love with a state-level cricketer, Lily. Bobby is short-tempered, and his temperament poses an obstacle in his path to being with Lily.
6. Kaala
The movie follows Karikaalan, who consistently fights with mighty politicians and the land mafia don to keep the people of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, safe.
7. 24
This is an exciting Sci-fi action, following the story of a scientist, who invents a time-traveling watch. His evil twin brother wants to get hold of it.
8. Lucifer
Starring Mohanlal, whom you might know from Drishyam 2, this film follows a major power struggle that takes place after the leader of a political party passes away.
9. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Theeran is an honest and dedicated police officer. He starts to investigate the illegal activities conducted by a powerful gangster, which causes some serious troubles for him.
10. Yuddham Sharanam
After finding his parents’ corpses in a river, Arjun starts to investigate their deaths. He finds certain disturbing truths and vows revenge on the killers.
11. Okkadu
Ajay saves Swapna from a brutal factionist, while on a Kabaddi match in Kurnool. The brutal factionist, Obul Reddy pursues them and confronts Ajay.
12. Darbar
The commissioner of Mumbai Police sets out to catch a drug peddler. However, he uncovers a deeper controversy linked to an international drug lord.
13. KGF Chapter 1
K.G.F was the biggest hit when it came out in 2018. It tells the story of Rocky, who seeks power and wealth. His ambition takes him to Mumbai where he gets involved with the notorious gold mafia.
14. Pushpa
Even if you haven’t seen it, you must have heard about Pushpa. Another blockbuster from South India, starring Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil in the leads. It tells the story of Pushpa, his in the red sandalwood business, and the violence that erupts when the police try to bring down his illegal business.
15. Action
An Indian Army colonel is on a mission to catch a terrorist. Things get complicated when he finds out that terrorists are planning a political upheaval in India.
16. RRR
One of the biggest box office hits of India in 2023— this Oscar-winning action drama film was brilliant in choreographing dance, action, and dialogues that gave us goosebumps! This period drama film was about two young revolutionaries who fought bravely to contribute to our freedom fight during the 1940s when the Birtishers were at their last leg of colonial rule.
17. Makkhi (Eega)
Its one of a kind concept that is too put together in a tight storyline and crips screenplay, as well as heart-winning CGI. The action sequences and the story of a man taking revenge on his murderers in his next birth as a housefly were sheer genius!
This first movie out of the two-part film was the first South Indian film that created a buzz pan India and declared that it is the era of the South Indian industry! The film is about an ancient Indian kingdom called ‘Mahishmati’ where Shivadu— the young prince falls in love with a mysterious beauty, and from there, a lot of past secrets about his family are revealed.
This was the list of the 18 best Hindi-dubbed South Indian action movies you might want to watch. Did we miss any of your favourites?