There is no denying that romance movies hold a particular place in the hearts of Indian viewers. In this nation, romance films are a staple of the cinematic canon and have garnered a sizable fan base of their own. These are the best 12 South Indian love movies that will definitely make viewers laugh, smile, or perhaps become emotional.
1. Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The best example of this talent is definitely Thenmavin Kombath, a 1994 movie starring Mohanlal and Shobhana. A landlord and his staff fall in love with the same woman, which is the central plot point of the movie. The movie was the biggest grossing movie of the year and was widely praised when it was first released.
2. Alai Payuthey (2000)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In terms of romantic narratives, Mani Ratnam is a maestro. Alai Payuthey, his 2000 picture, was no different. R. Madhavan made his Tamil film debut in this movie as well. Alai Payuthey tells the story of a married couple that overcomes many challenges as their love blossoms. It also has a strong undercurrent of philosophy that pits modernism against traditionalism. T
3. Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
Where to watch: Zee5
Following Kaakha Kaakha, the 2008 movie was GVM and Suriya’s second joint venture. In the movie, the Singam actor played two distinct roles: a father and a son. The narrative follows the son, who is serving in the military, as he remembers his father’s final moments. In fact, the director dedicated the movie to his father.
4. Gaalipata (2008)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
A devoted fan base exists among Kannada filmgoers for Gaalipata. The movie centers on three friends who take a trip to divert their friend from the pain of a recent breakup. They eventually overcome a number of challenges and develop feelings for the women who were their host’s guests while on vacation.
5. Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Following Vaaranam Aayiram, GVM’s next film was Ye Maaya Chesave. Simbu and Trisha played the key parts in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, a concurrently shot Tamil version of the movie. The movie, which was a huge hit with both reviewers and audiences, examined themes of age and religion as a component of love.
6. O Kaadhal Kanmani (2015)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Mani Ratnam demonstrated once more that he was the maestro of romantic comedy 15 years after Alai Payuthey. The plot of O Kadhal Kanmani, also known as OK Kanmani, revolved around a young Mumbai couple who lived together. The movie looked at subjects related to the contemporary Indian urban mindset and provided a stark difference when it came to significant issues like marriage, customs, and many other things.
7. Premam (2015)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The movie tells the story of a group of friends’ romantic relationships as they get older and transition from adolescence to maturity. Sai Pallavi, who became an instant star for her role as Malar in the movie, made her cinematic debut as well. As the movie gained enormous popularity, many fans tried to replicate the famous mundu and black shirt look from the movie.
8. Geetha Govindam (2018)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The protagonist of the movie is Vijay Govind, who starts to feel something for Geetha. However, a misunderstanding causes Geetha to reject him. The main theme of the story revolves around their eventual reconciliation after overcoming their misunderstanding.
9. ‘96 (2018)
Where to watch: Aha Video
’96 is conceivably among the most well-known names on this list. The movie narrates the tale of two 1996 high school graduates who reunite at a college reunion after a 22-year separation. The conversation they had about all the miscommunications that prevented them from ever being together is the subject of the movie.
10. Dia (2020)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Dia chronicles the titular character’s romantic journey from her time in college until her maturity. The title character is left in a state of confusion as the film delves into a convoluted love triangle. After receiving a lot of praise for its powerful storytelling at the time of its premiere, the movie was recreated in Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi.
11. Hridayam (2022)
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Vineeth Sreenivasan is noted for his ability to craft heartwarming tales of coming-of-age. His 2022 film Hridayam, starring Darshana Rajendran, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Pranav Mohanlal in the key roles, was one of the biggest hits of the year. The movie traced the development of the main character, Arun, from college to maturity, showing how he handled relationships and breakups and how he used the lessons he learnt from them to move past them and evolve.
12. Sita Ramam (2022)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
One of the most anticipated love movies of 2022 is Sita Ramam. The 1960s love tale of Army soldier Ram and citizen Sita Mahalakshmi was the subject of the film. When the movie first came out, it was met with a lot of praise, and lead stars Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur are still regarded for two of their best roles.
