Best action Kannada movies in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
73 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.2. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.5 (49.2K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatSeriousStraightforward
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.
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2. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 48m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (1.7L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
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
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3. Kantara (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
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
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4. K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (1.1L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
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.
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5. Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (59.9K votes)
Visually stunningCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
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.
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6. The Devil (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 47m · U/A 13+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (6.0K 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
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7. Raajakumara (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 28m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (10.3K votes)
HeartwarmingTwisty
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.
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8. Avane Srimannarayana (2019)
Movie · Kannada · 3h 3m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.8 (9.6K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatTwistyFast-paced
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.
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10. Vikrant Rona (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 6.9 (29.8K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Almost half a century ago, a remote village in the middle of a tropical rain forest starts witnessing a series of unexplainable events which they attribute to the supernatural. Vikrant Rona, An eccentric police officer, is assigned to solve the mystery. A mysterious game unfolds where everyone in the village is a pote
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11. Brat (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · U/A 16+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (2.1K votes)
Edge-of-seat
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.
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13. Kaatera (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 57m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.8K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedVisually stunningDark & gritty
Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.
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15. Badava Rascal (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.8K votes)
Funny
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.
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16. Bagheera (2024)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 38m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 6.7 (8.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatMatureSerious
Dismayed by corruption and violence, a virtuous police officer becomes a masked vigilante to dliver lethal justice to criminals and crooked cops alike.
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17. Kempe Gowda (2011)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (1.0K votes)
An enraged and influential gangster plans the ultimate vengeance against an honest police officer.
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18. Hudugaru (2011)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 28m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (569 votes)
The story revolves around three friends who are desperately looking out for suitable job opportunities. Their lives get devastated when they try to unite two lovers.
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19. Bhairathi Ranagal (2024)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 12m · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.8 (2.4K votes)
Edge-of-seatSerious
The story revolves around the life of Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka.
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20. Killing Veerappan (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 5m · Crime, Action · IMDb 7.0 (913 votes)
Edge-of-seatCold & detachedVisually stunningDark & gritty
A master strategist is appointed following Veerappan's unabashed spate of crimes and murders. The official puts in place Operation Cocoon, which involves setting up a network of spies and informers.
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21. Kotigobba 2 (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 42m · U · Romance, Action · IMDb 6.7 (2.0K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-pacedVisually stunning
Sathya, a real estate agent, whose lookalike brother Shiva, who moonlights as a robber. After he robs Rs 250 crores from a couple of businessmen, both brothers become the target of a corrupt cop, who is keen on nailing them.
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22. Vedha (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.7 (1.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyMature
Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings?
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23. Popcorn Monkey Tiger (2020)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 15m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (569 votes)
TwistyMatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
The story narrates details of two characters Seena and Devika experiencing crime in different phases of life by meeting different people who may make them realize human values and emotions or not.
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25. Bachchan (2013)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.6 (1.3K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seat
Bharat alias Bachchan is a kind-hearted real estate businessman, who is the MD of the Bharat Property Solutions. He is deeply in love with Anjali (Bhavana), who is doing MS in Bellary and wants to deliver honest service to the needy people. But her wish becomes an obstacle for a mining mafia don.
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26. Maanikya (2014)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · Action, Romance · IMDb 6.6 (972 votes)
TwistyFast-paced
Vijay and Manasa's families have been at each other's throat's since the past 25 years. However, things take a turn when they fall in love with each other.
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27. Veera Madakari (2009)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 55m · Action, Comedy · IMDb 6.9 (497 votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat
Madakar is an honest police officer who is murdered by a local thug, Babji, and his son Munna. After his death, his daughter is mysteriously left at the door of Sathyaraju, Madakar's lookalike.
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29. Tarak (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · Action, Romance · IMDb 6.6 (812 votes)
HeartwarmingTwistyFamily-friendly
Tarak, the grandson of a Bengaluru-based businessman who grows up in Europe is reluctant to visit India despite several pleas by his grandfather. All goes well for him until he falls in love with Meera, a selfless person who lives for the happiness of others. The two share a blissful relationship, however, things chang
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30. Gurudev Hoysala (2023)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 12m · U/A 13+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.5 (1.1K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat
Gurudev Hoysala, an upright police officer, gets involved in the inter-caste marriage of a Bhoomi and Ravi, only to realise later that Bhoomi is an influential landlord’s daughter.The situation heats up as the girl's father gets furious and starts an uproar in the town.
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