
Kaantha offers a noir-style murder mystery with layered characters, featuring strong performances from Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, and Rana Daggubati, alongside some of the most stunning cinematography I’ve seen all year.

Fueled by a stellar performance from Rashmika Mandanna, The Girlfriend packs a punch, offering an important story about toxic relationships, self-discovery, and the healing power of female friendship.

Rishab Shetty blends cinematic spectacle with cultural folklore for a grand-scale prequel in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’.

We’ve seen cinematic universes, supernatural stories, and otherworldly action heroes a million times, but Dominic Arun’s Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra gives us a refreshing and meticulously-made take on the superhero genre.

Coolie was one of my most anticipated movies of 2025, but aside from the performances of Rajinikanth and the star-studded cast, director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film quickly becomes a convoluted mess of wasted potential.

War 2 is an action-packed spectacle that unapologetically embraces its over-the-top nature. But can the formulaic YRF Spy Universe still be fun?

Kuberaa tackles the corruption of obscene wealth with rich characters, vibrant visuals, and an absolutely stellar soundtrack.

In the heartwarming ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ a plucky group of outsiders come together to make a film for their community.

I’ve watched so many more South Indian films since 2022 when I made my initial list of movies to watch if you loved RRR. From action to drama, from large-scale to small stories, this latest list features a few of my new faves.