Best family Kannada movies in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

159 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.8. Newest addition: Munduvareda Adhyaya, added to JioHotstar on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. 777 Charlie (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 8.6 (49.0K votes)

HeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burn

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.

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (10.5K votes)

Dark & grittySerious

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.

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7. 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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8. Kirik Party (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (8.7K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakes

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.

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9. 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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10. Dia (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (8.4K votes)

HeartwarmingTwistyFamily-friendly

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

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11. Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · UA · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.6 (4.0K votes)

Dark & grittyHeartwarming

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.

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12. Mungaru Male (2006)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · U · Music, Comedy · IMDb 8.4 (4.4K votes)

HeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendlyFunny

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.

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13. 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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14. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (6.1K votes)

Dark & gritty

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.

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15. Rathnan Prapancha (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (4.5K votes)

HeartwarmingDialogue-drivenLow-stakes

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?

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16. Love Mocktail (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 33m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (5.1K votes)

Low-stakesHeartwarming

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.

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17. Su from So (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 15m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 7.6 (8.1K votes)

Funny

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!

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18. Bell Bottom (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (3.3K votes)

FunnyTwisty

A fun ride to the 80s where a detective solves the mystery of serial police station robbery.

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19. Kavaludaari (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 7.9 (3.7K votes)

TwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat

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.

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20. Kendasampige (2015)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 39m · UA · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (2.2K votes)

Fast-pacedEdge-of-seat

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.

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21. Love Mocktail 2 (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (5.9K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingDialogue-driven

A sequel to Love Mocktail. Revolves around Aadi after the demise of his wife Nidhi. How does he move on from such a loss?

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22. Googly (2013)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 24m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.6 (3.7K votes)

FunnyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes

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

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23. U Turn (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 1m · UA · Mystery, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (4.6K votes)

TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

A journalist who intents to write an article on traffic rule breakers gets dragged into a whirlpool of murder cases and deception.

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24. Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.9 (1.8K votes)

Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes

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

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25. 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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26. Birbal Trilogy: Case 1 – Finding Vajramuni (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U · Crime, Mystery · IMDb 7.7 (1.9K votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty

A man wrongly accused of murder is helped by Advocate Mahesh Das, despite the increasing threats they face during the investigation.

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27. Gultoo (2018)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 7.8 (1.7K votes)

Cold & detachedTwistyEdge-of-seat

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.

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28. Dollu (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 38m · Drama · IMDb 7.4 (2.3K votes)

Slow-burnFamily-friendlyStraightforwardLow-stakes

Bhadra, a dollu kunitha artist, is faced with the challenge of keeping his artistic tradition alive in his village.

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29. Drishya (2014)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 34m · U · Crime, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (922 votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seat

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.

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30. Operation Alamelamma (2017)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 18m · U · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.3K votes)

TwistyFamily-friendly

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.

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