Best mind-bending Kannada movies on Prime Video in India

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

41 movies on Prime Video in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.4. Newest addition: Munduvareda Adhyaya, added to JioHotstar on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Gatha Vaibhava (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U/A 16+ · Fantasy, Romance · IMDb 8.1 (1.1K votes)

TwistyVisually stunningHeartwarming

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

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10. 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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11. Shakhahaari (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (1.6K votes)

Edge-of-seatDark & grittyMatureTwisty

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.

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12. Blink (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 16m · UA · Science Fiction, Music · IMDb 6.9 (1.8K votes)

Twisty

Apoorva, a 24-year-old in Bengaluru, conceals his failed MA from his mother. Juggling part-time jobs, he relies on his love interest, Swapna, for support. Apoorva's unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father's survival.

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13. Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.1 (858 votes)

TwistyDialogue-driven

KSR is a Romantic Comedy Drama which describes the definition of a real man. Directed by Shashank, starring Darling Krishna and Brinda Acharya in prominent roles

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14. Dr. 56 (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 45m · UA · Thriller, Science Fiction · IMDb 6.7 (2.5K votes)

Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyTwisty

Arjun is a theater artist who is suffering from an illness and has to take a pill every 56 minutes. Parallel to his misery is a murder investigation of three neurosurgeons lead by CBI officer Priya Krishna. Priya meets Dr Ashwath and the two go on an exposition about the medical mafia and its consequences.

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15. Rakkasapuradhol (2026)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 7m · U/A 16+ · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (1.0K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedMature

Inspector Shiva an alcoholic officer struggling with schizophrenia, is transferred to Rakkasapura, a seemingly quiet village with a low crime rate. Soon The village’s peace is shattered by a series of gruesome murders. Young women are found dead, dressed in bridal finery with their faces charred beyond recognition. Wit

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16. Katha Sangama (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 30m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.3 (403 votes)

TwistyFamily-friendly

Anthology of 7 movies blended inside one. 7 directors, 7 DOPs, 7 Musicians and 7 editors have worked in the movie. This is movie is a tribute to legendary Puttanna Kanagal

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17. Raana (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · UA · IMDb 6.7 (784 votes)

Edge-of-seatFast-pacedTwistyDark & gritty

Raana an aspiring Police Office enters Bengaluru City. He's all set to marry Priya. Kapaali is killed under mysterious circumstances. Raana is blamed. He sets out to find the real killer.

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18. Thurthu Nirgamana (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (406 votes)

TwistySlow-burn

Thurthu Nirgamana is a coming-of-age fantasy drama, which revolves around the life (and death) of Vikram who gets an opportunity to relive the last three days of his life once again. What he accomplishes in these three days amidst all the magical realism moments, form the crux of... Read all

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19. 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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20. Metamorphosis (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 32m · UA · Drama · IMDb 7.0 (330 votes)

TwistyDark & grittySlow-burnSerious

Every worm has an opportunity to transform itself into a colorful butterfly at least once in its lifetime. But the road to transformation is painful and full of consequences. Will the worm decide to continue existing as a worm, or will it break its cocoon and finally bloom into a beautiful butterfly, which forms the ge

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21. Second Case of Seetharam (2026)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · U/A 16+ · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 6.4 (1.3K votes)

MatureDark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seat

Inspector Seetharam, hoping to reunite with his estranged sister after years apart, must track down a brutal, psychotic serial killer terrorising the town of Anegadde.

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22. Juni (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 18m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (241 votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingSerious

Based on a real story, Partha, an easy-going cafe owner, falls in love with an artist named Juni, only to discover that she has a multiple personality disorder. Will love stand the test of societal stigma?

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23. Ranna (2015)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · U · IMDb 6.3 (1.0K votes)

HeartwarmingTwistyFast-paced

Bhargava, the heir apparent of a wealthy family in Switzerland, is on a mission to reunite his aunt and grandfather. Of course, this isn't easy since his aunt holds a lot of grudges and isn't willing to pardon him right away.

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24. Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 6.5 (401 votes)

TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatCold & detached

Lohit Rajesh, a man who works on an IT firm and infamously known to be a lefty gets caught up in a murder after he meets with a mysterious woman.

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25. Yuvarathnaa (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 41m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.4 (5.9K votes)

TwistyFast-pacedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

A government aided college, RK University, is on the verge of completing its golden jubilee but a bizarre event shuts it down indefinitely. Will RK University restore its lost glory?

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26. Avatara Purusha: Part 1 (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · UA · Thriller, Fantasy · IMDb 6.2 (574 votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seat

When a son of an Ayurveda scholar goes missing, he blames his sister and cuts all ties with her. When the latter's daughter decides to set things right with a devious plan, there seems to be more trouble waiting for the family.

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27. Moda Kavida Vaathavarana (2026)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · U/A 16+ · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 6.3 (3.0K votes)

Twisty

Moda Kavida Vaatavarana is a youthful romantic thriller centered around two couples who arrive at a scenic resort, each carrying their own emotional baggage and untold stories. As relationships are tested and unexpected connections emerge, a series of mysterious events unfold, leading to suspense, romance, humor, and s

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28. Malgudi Days (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 34m · UA · Drama · IMDb 6.1 (219 votes)

Slow-burnHeartwarmingTwistyFamily-friendly

A 65-year-old celebrated writer Lakshminarayana Malgudi announces his retirement. On his post-retirement run to complete a few pending things, he happens to meet a young girl named Prakruthi who becomes a part of his journey.

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29. LAW (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 5.3 (390 votes)

MatureTwistyCold & detachedDark & gritty

Nandhini, a law student who is caught in a precarious situation, fights for justice for a gruesome crime involving herself.

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30. Bank Of Bhagyalakshmi (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 32m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Action · IMDb 5.2 (342 votes)

FunnyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatTwisty

A crew of five amateur thieves reunite for one final score in a village brimming with elections. With no experience and only a reckless plan, things dont go as expected. Will they make it out, or will the village remember them only as five fools who gambled with fate?

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