Best Kannada movies to watch
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
The highest-rated Kannada movies streaming in India right now, ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating. Every pick is on a subscription or free app today.
50 titles across 1 language, average IMDb rating 8.0.
1. 777 Charlie (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 8.6 (49K votes)
Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + sharp humour
2. Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.5 (49K votes)
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
3. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 48m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (1.7L votes)
The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and da
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + breakneck pacing
4. Kantara (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimen
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-screen spectacle
5. K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (1.1L votes)
A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
6. Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (60K votes)
While exploring Kantara's mystical forest, Bangra's King Vijayendra dies during the Kadamba reign. Rajashekara seals their realm. Prince Kulashekara massacres to reopen it. Berme, seeking wealth, crosses the divide.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + dark, gritty edges
7. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (10K votes)
Manu, a car driver, and Priya, an aspiring singer, dream of building a quiet life together by the sea. Desperate to secure their financial future, Manu takes a reckless shortcut that lands him in prison, putting their relationship to the ultimate test against separation and harsh reality.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + big-hearted warmth
8. The Devil (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 47m · U/A 13+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (6K votes)
Rajashekar (Chief Minister of Karnataka) is framed, so his secretary recruits Krishna, a kindhearted lookalike, to impersonate the violent heir Dhanush. When the real Dhanush returns, both men clash for political power and Rukmini’s love. Krishna must protect Rukmini from Dhanush while also rising as a leader the peopl
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + breakneck pacing
9. Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 31m · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (9.6K votes)
Shiva and Hari, two friends who are polar opposites in demeanour, are the terror in Mangaladevi. What happens when ego, ambition and jealousy creeps in between their strong friendship?
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
10. Kirik Party (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (8.7K votes)
Karna from a small town has joined this engineering college and he gangs up with his hostel mates Loki, Alexander, Manja and others to fuel a lot of mischief in the college.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-hearted warmth
11. Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · UA · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.6 (4K votes)
Venkob Rao, a widower suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is moved to an old-age home by his son. When he goes missing one day, he crosses swords with criminals.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + big-hearted warmth
12. Dia (2020)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (8.4K votes)
Dia tells the story of a young, introvert girl whose routine life brightens up when she falls for Rohith, one of her fellow college mates. Being an introvert girl and trying to express her love becomes the biggest challenge of her life. This romantic drama will make you lose yourself in the emotional journey of a girl
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
13. Mungaru Male (2006)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · U · Music, Comedy · IMDb 8.4 (4.4K votes)
Preetham loves Nandhini, whose marriage is already fixed. He feels bad and leaves the place. Nandini challenges him to win her heart. Preetham accepts the challenge.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
14. Raajakumara (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 28m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (10K votes)
Siddharth, a devoted son and a prince in his father's eyes, encounters numerous challenges while maintaining his pure character. Upon losing his family, he uncovers the hardships they faced and resolves to look after the elderly at an old age home. However, Jagannath attempts to thwart his noble endeavors.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
15. Rathnan Prapancha (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (4.5K votes)
Rathnakara is an insurance agent living a mundane life with his unapologetically loud mother Saroja. An uncomfortable truth about his life leads him to go on a trail to find his world. What does he learn eventually?
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
16. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (6.1K votes)
Ten years after the events of Side A, Manu is released from prison into an unfamiliar world. Struggling to move past his guilt, he sets out to check on Priya from a distance while trying to rebuild his life, only to find himself drawn into new entanglements as he seeks closure and redemption.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
17. Avane Srimannarayana (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 3h 3m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.8 (9.6K votes)
In the pursuit of solving an ancient mystery of Amaravati, Narayana, a corrupt cop, must battle the dangerous clan of dacoits and it's fierce leader.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
18. Love Mocktail (2020)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 33m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (5.1K votes)
Love Mocktail is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Krishna in his director debut and jointly produced by Krishna, Milana Nagaraj. The film stars Krishna, Milana Nagaraj in the lead roles. The film was released on 31 January 2020.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
19. Bell Bottom (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (3.3K votes)
A fun ride to the 80s where a detective solves the mystery of serial police station robbery.
Feels like: sharp humour + mind-bending twists
20. Su from So (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 15m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 7.6 (8.1K votes)
In a peaceful village full of joy, laughter, and vibrant life, everything seems perfect—until one day, the devil arrives. What follows is a hilarious chain of events that flips the entire village upside down!
Feels like: sharp humour + breakneck pacing
21. Kavaludaari (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 7.9 (3.7K votes)
The story follows two Bangalore cops as they investigate an old case. Anant Nag plays Muthanna, a retired inspector while Rishi is Shyam, a sub-inspector working in the Traffic Police. Their search leads them across trails that will put their wit, resolve and morals to the test.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
22. Kendasampige (2015)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 39m · UA · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (2.2K votes)
When a love story goes awry, two young lovers are forced to take to the road with the police hot on their heels. They escape across Karnataka in a roller-coaster ride that is at once enthralling, exasperating and nail-biting.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + edge-of-seat suspense
23. Milana (2007)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (1.6K votes)
Hero is in love with a girl who is forced to marry a police officer. Hero is later forced by his parents to marry a girl liked by them. Here starts the trouble again, even she wants a divorce from him. Will hero divorce her or they are happy with each other is the later part of the story
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
25. Googly (2013)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 24m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.6 (3.7K votes)
Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. Two years later, destiny brings them face-to-face at a friend's wedding.Less
Feels like: sharp humour + big-hearted warmth
26. Love Mocktail 2 (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (5.9K votes)
A sequel to Love Mocktail. Revolves around Aadi after the demise of his wife Nidhi. How does he move on from such a loss?
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-hearted warmth
27. Cyanide (2006)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 40m · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 8.8 (911 votes)
"Cyanide" is about the incidents that occurred in the peripheries of Bangalore after the assassins of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi stepped into the city. The story revolves around a helpless couple who fall into the clutches of the gang and are taken hostage.
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + dark, gritty edges
28. Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.9 (1.8K votes)
Janardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn't get married within a year. Hearing this Janardhan is now in a situation of trouble & desperation as he has never had a decent conversation wi
Feels like: family-friendly fun + big-hearted warmth
29. U Turn (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 1m · UA · Mystery, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (4.6K votes)
A journalist who intents to write an article on traffic rule breakers gets dragged into a whirlpool of murder cases and deception.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
30. Kraanthiveera Sangolli Raayanna (2012)
Movie · Kannada · 3h · UA · Drama, History · IMDb 8.0 (1.5K votes)
Life saga of Indian brave freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna against British...
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
31. Birbal Trilogy: Case 1 – Finding Vajramuni (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U · Crime, Mystery · IMDb 7.7 (1.9K votes)
A man wrongly accused of murder is helped by Advocate Mahesh Das, despite the increasing threats they face during the investigation.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
32. Gultoo (2018)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 7.8 (1.7K votes)
Struggling to find a foot in the start-up scene, two aspiring entrepreneurs are entangled in a vicious loop of investigative trials following an unprecedented crime.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
33. Gatha Vaibhava (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U/A 16+ · Fantasy, Romance · IMDb 8.1 (1.1K votes)
Gatha Vaibhava is a fantasy drama that weaves together history, mythology, and destiny. When Purathan and Adhunika meet in the present, they embark on a mystical journey through their past lives from the divine realms of Devaloka to Vasco da Gama's voyage and the coastal lands of pre-independence Karnataka. As echoes o
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-screen spectacle
34. Drishya (2014)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 34m · U · Crime, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (922 votes)
Rajendra is a family-oriented man and tries to keep them happy. However, when his family commits an accidental crime, he does everything to keep them out of harm's way.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
35. Gantumoote (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 58m · A · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.1 (1.1K votes)
A 16-year-old girl embarks on a journey of life where she deals with understanding herself, the changing world, bullying, academic pressure and her transcending journey of first love.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + dark, gritty edges
36. Aa Karaala Ratri (2018)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 45m · Thriller · IMDb 7.9 (1.2K votes)
Muthanna and his family, who live in abject poverty, receive a prediction that says their fortune will change overnight. The same day, a mysterious man arrives and requests them to let him stay back.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
37. Babruvahana (1977)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 40m · U · War, Drama · IMDb 8.9 (559 votes)
Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Can he risk harming his parents? While Chitarangada alerts Arjuna to shoot an arrow at their son and take advantage of Babhruvahana’s momentary lapse due to a sense of devotion towards them (as Arjuna did with Karna), Uluci, the N
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + mind-bending twists
38. Brat (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · U/A 16+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (2.1K votes)
A son’s rebellion against his father’s strict moral code leads to a tense adventure. Kristy challenges Constable Mahadevaiah’s unwavering honesty as he pursues his own path.
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + breakneck pacing
39. Kasturi Nivasa (1971)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 39m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 9.0 (511 votes)
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagon
Feels like: family-friendly fun + big-hearted warmth
40. Operation Alamelamma (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 18m · U · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.3K votes)
Purmy's life turns upside down when gets framed for kidnapping John, the schoolgoing son of a businessman, after he picks up an abandoned luggage, lying on the street. With the ongoing investigation, a number of twists and turns make the police suspect everyone, including their own kin.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + family-friendly fun
41. Boothayyana Maga Ayyu (1974)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.9 (526 votes)
Following the death of his ruthless landlord father, Ayyu earns the wrath of his villagers. But his biggest enemy is Gulla, who tries to stand against him in order to protect the locals.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + family-friendly fun
42. I Am God (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 7.7 (1.4K votes)
An intense love story brews between Deva and Bindhu. On the other side, a masked man who calls himself GOD shakes the city with his brutal serial killings.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
43. Aachar & Co (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 43m · Family, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.2K votes)
Set against the backdrop of 1960s Bangalore, Aachar & Co. follows the journey of a traditional family as they navigate the challenges of embracing modernity while honouring their roots. The film brings together a delightful mix of nostalgia, humour, and drama, capturing the essence of that era.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + sharp humour
44. Dollu (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 38m · Drama · IMDb 7.4 (2.3K votes)
Bhadra, a dollu kunitha artist, is faced with the challenge of keeping his artistic tradition alive in his village.
Feels like: family-friendly fun + big-hearted warmth
45. Rama Rama Re (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 1h 54m · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (781 votes)
Story of a convict on death row, who escapes from prison and accidentally ends up with a veteran who is called upon by the authorities to teach the process of hanging a convict to the new staff.
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + dark, gritty edges
46. Shakhahaari (2024)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (1.6K votes)
When the lives of some innocent people start getting intertwined in unforeseen situations they find themselves trapped in a murder mystery. This mysterious butchery infolds in a vegetarian restaurant run by a virtuous Chef Subbanna.
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + dark, gritty edges
47. Daredevil Musthafa (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 38m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (991 votes)
Ramanuja lyengari and his gang plan to get Musthafa expelled from the college. A series of fun-filled adventures lead to a riveting cricket match which will decide everybody's fate.It is based on K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi’s short story of the same name. In a first of its kind attempt, 100+ fans of the writer have come
Feels like: sharp humour + family-friendly fun
49. America America (1995)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 33m · U · Drama · IMDb 8.4 (454 votes)
America America movie is about three friends: Soorya (Ramesh Aravind), Shashank (Akshay Anand) and Bhoomi (Hema). After finishing their undergraduate studies, Shashank goes to US for higher studies. Soorya starts his business in his native. Bhoomi stays at home
Feels like: family-friendly fun + big-hearted warmth
50. Badava Rascal (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.8K votes)
Badava Rascal is the journey of Shankar who lives life on his own terms. When he gets kidnapped along with his friend over trivial issues by goons, how does he get out of the trouble and what is the motto of abduction unravels the theme of the story.
Feels like: sharp humour + big-hearted warmth
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