Top 10 south indian films in 2025
South Indian cinema’s 2025 triumphs now culminate with Rekhachithram’s mystery edge, complementing epics from Kantara Chapter 1 to Lokah Chapter 1. Record collections and cultural waves from these Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada releases defined a stellar year
- Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara Chapter 1 reigns supreme with its Kannada folk-mythic sequel, ₹850 crore earnings, and Rishab Shetty’s raw intensity that topped all charts.
- Lokah Chapter 1
Supernatural powerhouse Lokah Chapter 1 holds second at ₹300 crore, blending thrills and innovation for massive appeal.
- Thudarum
Malayalam thriller Thudarum secures third with ₹233–235 crore from revenge-driven action and emotional depth.
- Cooli
Tamil sensation Coolie dazzles fourth via ₹514–675 crore, packed with ensemble action and pan-India stardom.
- L2: Empuraan
Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan expands legacies in fifth at ₹265 crore with epic storytelling.
- HIT 3
Nani’s Telugu HIT 3 thrills sixth with ₹119 crore suspense mastery.
- Kudumbasthan
Tamil dramedy Kudumbasthan warms seventh through family laughs and ZEE5 success.
- Mahavatar Narsimha
Mythic epic Mahavatar Narsimha claims eighth at ₹300–325 crore with divine spectacle.
- Su From So
Kannada standout Su From So rounds near top at ₹125 crore for fresh narratives.
- Rekhachithram
Rekhachithram caps the list in tenth as a Malayalam suspense gem with Asif Ali’s prowess and twisty intrigue that hooked fans.
