In this list today, we will share the South film list in 2023 which has a lot of excitement and expectations. The South Film industry is currently going through a great time with lots of amazing movies that people all over the world love. These films have a complete mixture of love, action, drama, suspense and heart-winning storylines.
The South Movie Hindi dubbed is popular among north Indian viewers and more preferred by audiences than Bollywood movies. These films have brilliant performances and great storytelling and they have got best IMDb ratings and reviews from viewers and critics.

Below we will talk about the latest upcoming films that have been released in 2023 or will come after a few days in cinema or Ott platforms.
Salaar
The latest film Salaar is directed and written by Prashanth Neel which is now released on 28 September 2023 in theatres. This exciting film is in the Telugu language and is full of action. It has great actors like Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan. The film is made on a budget of around ₹200–250 crore and it had a lot of craze in the market.

The story is about the leader of a group of bad guys, played by Prabhas. He goes on a big adventure to keep a promise he made to his friends before they died. He has to fight against other groups of bad guys and the film will be full of action scenes.
Bholaa Shankar
Bholaa Shankar is a Telugu film which is directed by Meher Ramesh and the film features Chiranjeevi, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Keerthy Suresh in the main lead role. The film Bholaa Shankar was released in India on 11 August 2023. The complete story is about a dedicated brother who is determined to get justice for his sister who has been hurt by dangerous criminals. The lead cast and a great plot make Bholaa Shankar a great film to watch and there are also many emotional moments.
Jailer

The Jailer is an exciting action thriller movie which is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film has recently been released and broke all records because of Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Jackie Shroff in prominent roles. It was released just three days ago. The story is about a retired spy who comes out to take revenge on his son who was a police officer and killed by a dangerous drug mafia. You will see the exceptional skills of spies to defeat the bad guys.
Samajavaragamana
The film Samajavaragamana is directed by Ram Abbaraju and was released in theatres on 29 June. It has good actors like Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, and more. The story is about a person who has been in university for a very long time. He gets his son and a friend who’s in love to help him pass his exams.
While they try to do this funny thing, the story also shows how love starts to grow and there are funny problems that happen. It is still not known how much money the makers have spent on making the movie, it made around ₹50 crore from people who watched it. This film makes people who speak Telugu really happy because it is funny and it shows the struggles of school and love.
Maaveeran
Maaveeran is made by Madonne Ashwin with a budget of 35 crores. that was released in theatres on 14 July and has become very popular in Tamil cinema. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, and Saritha, and the story is about a shy person who draws cartoons.
Sivakarthikeyan plays the character of a shy person. Something magical happens, and he starts being like an action figure from one of his cartoons. This makes him brave, and he decides to stand up against a politician who is doing bad things. The film has earned around ₹89 crore at the box office.
Appatha
Appatha is directed by Priyadarshan and made by Jyoti Deshpande, and Suresh Balaje. It was released on 29 July and the main actors in the film are Urvashi and Sidharth Babu. In the film, you will see a nice story about Kannamma whose role is played by Urvashi. She is scared of dogs, and the film is all about her journey to become brave and grow as a person.
Dilse
Dilse is a heart-touching love story directed by Ravi Kumar Sabbani and Mankhal Veerendra. It is about Kalyan who doesn’t have parents and he falls in love two times. The main actors in the film are Medishetti Abhinav as Kalyan, Sasha Singh as Geetha, and Vismaya Sri as Priya. Kalyan’s love stories happen with two different girls. One is Geetha who is the daughter of the person he lives with and the other is a girl from his college named Jaanu, played by Lovely N Singh. Throughout these stories, Priya is his friend. Even though we don’t know how much money they spent on making the movie, Dilse film gives you the feeling of emotions as you watch Kalyan’s journey through love and relationships.
Gandeevadhari Arjuna
Gandeevadhari Arjuna is directed and written by Praveen Sattaru which came out in theaters on 25 August. The main actors in the film are Varun Tej, Sakshi Vaidya, and Vinay Rai. The story is about a guy named Arjuna Varma, played by Varun Tej. He’s given a job by a secret group to keep Adityaraj Bahadur safe.
Adityaraj is a Minister who works on protecting the environment and dealing with climate change. There’s a plan to hurt him, and a powerful criminal named Ranveer is behind it. We don’t know how much money they spent to make the movie, but it earned ₹1.90 crore from people buying tickets. People who speak Telugu have been really interested in this exciting story about secrets, danger, and keeping someone important safe.
Skanda
Skanda is also known as The Attacker, is an upcoming Telugu action drama movie which is directed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by Srinivasaa Chitturi along with Zee Studios.
The main actor in the movie is Ram Pothineni, and he plays a college student named Rudrakanti Bhaskar. Bhaskar is determined to get revenge for what happened to his family. Sreeleela is also in the movie as Bhaskar’s love interest, and Saiee Manjrekar plays Parineeta, his sister. There are other actors like Prince Cecil, Sharath Lohithaswa, and Ajay Purkar who are part of the cast.
The story is about Bhaskar’s journey as a college student who takes on powerful people to get justice for his family. They started filming the movie in October 2022 and finished in August 2023. Skanda will be in theaters on September 28, 2023. It’s a movie filled with action, emotions, and a quest for justice. Boyapati Sreenu directed it, Thaman S did the music, and Santosh Detake was in charge of the camera work. Skanda promises to be an exciting cinematic experience that explores themes of determination and payback.
Peddha Kapu
Peddha Kapu Part 1 is an upcoming Telugu movie directed by Srikanth Addala, and it’s scheduled to be released on September 29, 2023. The movie has a talented cast, including Virat Karrna, Pragati Srivastava, Rao Ramesh, Tanikella Bharani, and Rajeev Kanakala in important roles. Srikanth Addala is the director, and Miryala Ravinder Reddy is the producer.
Unfortunately, we don’t have information about the movie’s story and plot, but with such a promising cast and crew, it’s likely to be an enjoyable and engaging film for Telugu audiences. The release of Peddha Kapu: Part 1 is highly anticipated, and fans of the actors and director are excited to see what the movie has to offer.
Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty
Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty is a romantic comedy movie from India in 2023. It’s in Telugu, and it was directed and written by Mahesh Babu Pachigolla. The people who made it are V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Pramod Uppalapati under UV Creations.
The main actors in the movie are Anushka Shetty and Naveen Polishetty. It came out on September 7, 2023, and most critics liked it, and it did well at the box office.
The story is about a woman named Anvitha Ravali Shetty. She’s 30 years old and works as a chef in the United Kingdom. Even though her mom is very sick, Anvitha still wants to stay single because her parent’s marriage didn’t work out. But after her mom passes away, she feels really lonely. So, she decides to become a mom herself using a special method called IUI. She thinks having her own child will give her the company she needs when she gets older.
The movie is all about being independent, loving, and making choices that are a bit unusual. It’s a heartwarming and fun romantic comedy. The music in the movie was done by Radhan for the songs and Gopi Sundar for the background music. The camera work was done by Nirav Shah, and the editing was done by Kotagiri.V. With Mahesh Babu Pachigolla directing it, the movie promises to be a delightful experience for the audience.
Kushi
Kushi is a 2023 Indian Telugu romantic comedy movie. It was directed and written by Shiva Nirvana and made by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar’s company, Mythri Movie Makers.
The main actors in the movie are Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha, and they play the lead roles. Sachin Khedekar, Saranya Ponvannan, and Murali Sharma also have important roles. They started filming the movie in April 2022 in Kashmir, and they finished in July 2023.
The story is about a guy named Viplav. He works at BSNL, and his dad is an atheist named Lenin Sathyam. Viplav wants a change from his normal life, so he moves to Kashmir, thinking he’ll find peace there. But when he gets there, he realizes that Kashmir is a place with a lot of problems like conflict and curfews. The movie is about his journey in Kashmir and his interactions with his colleagues and bosses. It’s a romantic comedy.
O Saathiya
O Saathiya features the main actors like Aryan Gowra and Mishti Chakraborty and the film was released on 7 July in theatres. The story is really nice and is about two people named Arjun and Keerthi who fall in love. The film shows how their love changes and grows as they become adults. We don’t know how much money they spent on making the movie, but O Saathiya tells a touching story about love and how it faces challenges in life. This film has become a special part of Telugu cinema because it is relatable for most of the viewers.
Anantha
Anantha is directed by Madhu Babu which is a strange story that happens at a party for Prof. Radhesh’s goodbye. In the movie, there are actors like Prashant Karthi, Rittika Chakraborty, and Anish Kuruvilla. The story gets really interesting when Prof. Radhesh starts talking about his own past which is full of mysteries.
This makes everyone at the party start asking him a lot of confusing questions. We don’t know how much money they used to make the film but Anantha will keep you interested because it’s a strange and puzzling story. The characters in the film try to figure out the mysteries of Prof. Radhesh’s past, and it might make you wonder what’s real and what’s not.
Rudrangi
Rudrangi is directed by Ajay Samrat and released on 7 July it is a special Indian Telugu film about the past. In the movie, there are actors like Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas, and Vimala Raman. The story is about a person named Rudrangi, played by Ganavi Laxman, and her meetings with important people like Bheemrao Deshmukh.
We don’t know how much money they used to make the movie, but it is a story from history with action and interesting things happening. Some people liked the movie, while others had different opinions but Rudrangi is a good watch for those who enjoy Telugu movies.
Bro
Bro is an Indian film which is directed by Samuthirakani. The main cast of the film is Pawan Kalyan, Samuthirakani, and Rohini which is the main reason for the success of the movie. The film is scheduled to be released in India on July 28, 2023.

The story is about an arrogant man who gets a second chance to correct the mistakes he made in his life. The film shows his journey of self-discovery as he tries to make changes in his life and tries to find a path of personal growth. You will love the drama scenes of this film.
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam
This is a recently released movie that is full of action and drama, it came on 2 June 2023. The story of the film is about a powerful gangster Nana who wants to control a village in the Ramanathapuram district.
But there is a brave person Kathar who stands against Nana’s rule and tries to fight against him. You will see the intense fight between them and at the end, you will see the winner of this fight. The film is directed and written by M. Muthaiah and stars popular actors Arya, Siddhi Idnani, and Deepa Shankar in the main roles.
Virupaksha
Virupaksha is an exciting South Indian film that Karthik Varma Dandu has directed. The film is full of goosebumps and got amazing feedback from viewers. This is the most loved film on our entire list. The film has been released on 21 April 2023 and the story is about a small village where strange deaths keep happening. People think these deaths are caused by someone doing strange things secretly.

The whole village is scared and doesn’t know who is behind these things and they start a mission to find the person responsible. The film Virupaksha has a great cast like Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon and Sunil in important roles. It has a great plot that mixes supernatural elements and suspense.
Ponniyin Selvan 2
This film has been released recently in theatres and it got a great response from South movies Hindi dubbed lovers as Mani Ratnam directed it and it was a masterpiece. The film was released on 28 April 2023 and continues from the journey of Arulmozhi Varman who wants to become Rajaraja I who is the great ruler of the ancient Chola empire in South India.

The film Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 is also a South film that has an amazing cast with Vikram, Karthi, and Jayam Ravi in important roles. It has the story from the first part and shows Arulmozhi Varman’s journey as he faces challenges in politics, power and love. The film is based on a famous Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan which was written by Kalki Krishnamoorthy.
Varisu
Varisu is the best South Movie which is directed by Vamshi Paidipally. It was released on 11 January 2023 and the story revolves around a carefree person named Vijay Rajendran. His life takes a sudden turn when his father becomes seriously ill. Varisu has a talented cast like Vijay Thalapathy, Rashmika Mandanna and Shaam in main lead roles.
The film shows the challenges faced by Vijay Rajendran as he deals with family problems and the corporate world. The film has got many positive reviews and was a blockbuster with over 35000 reviews on IMDb.
Waltair Veerayya
This film Waltair Veerayya is my favourite too which KS Ravindra has directed and it is also in our list of best South Indian films of 2023 for sure. The film was released on 13 Jan in theatres and the story is about a fisherman who gets involved in smuggling but he doesn’t want to. But everything changes when a messy police officer asks for his help.

Bollywood actors like Urvashi Rautela, Shruti Haasan and South actor Ravi Teja are in the main lead roles. The film shows the journey of the main character as he deals with the challenges of his new circumstances. It explores themes of crime, personal motives, and moral dilemmas.
Vaathi
Sir film which is also named Vaathi was released on 17 Feb 2023 and it has also got many positive reviews from the audience. The film stars Dhanush and Samyuktha Menon in the lead roles and the story revolves around the challenges and adventures faced by the main character as he deals with different situations. The main theme of this film is to show the determination and ability to bounce back of the actor.
The director Venky Atluri has directed this Vaathi movie. The storyline is amazing and most people loved this type of plot. The film is also dubbed in the Hindi language like the previous film on our list.
Veera Simha Reddy
This South Indian film is directed by Gopichand Malineni and the story is of Veera Simha Reddy who is a highly respected person in a village and his son Jai Simha lives in the USA. But Village politics kills Veera Reddy and in response to that, Jai Simha Reddy comes back to India to get revenge on the people responsible for his father’s death.
The film has a great cast like Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan and Honey Rose. The film focuses on Jai Simha Reddy’s determination to get justice and shows the importance of family, honour and the consequences of political schemes. This South film is full of action, emotions and power of the humans.
Thunivu
Thunivu is also a great action film which was released at the start of 2023 and H. Vinoth has directed this movie. The story of Thunivu is about a smart leader named Daredevil and his team who plan to rob a bank. Their mission is to get back the money that was stolen from regular people by big companies.

These are some of the best movies of the South industry which have great casts like Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier and Samuthirakani. The film shows important ideas like fairness, getting even and fighting against corruption. It gives many lessons in the film which makes it best for all types of audiences.
Dasara
The director Srikanth Odela has made Dasara film which is the latest south film and it has many popular cast like Samir Harhash, Nani and Keerthy Suresh. The story of Dasara is about the lives of the characters who work in the coal mines. It shows their struggles, dreams and the challenges they face in their daily lives.
Dasara shows us a coal mine called Singareni and tells us about the people who work there. The film teaches us about being strong, never giving up and following our dreams when things are hard in our lives. It is a motivational south film that will entertain you and teach you some life lessons.
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Now we will have a look at our all-time favourite South movies in 2023 that no one can ignore. These are the best-rated films out there in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries. After watching these films, viewers connect themselves with the film roles.
Rangoon
Rangoon is a really exciting film that Rajkumar Periasamy has directed and it was released in 2017. The story is about three friends who get involved in illegal activities related to gold in India. They think everything is going well but then something unexpected happens during a business deal in the city of Rangoon.
In Rangoon, the director Rajkumar Periasamy shows us the importance of friendship and the consequences of doing bad things. The film is full of action and surprises as the characters go through dangerous situations.
Minnal Murali
Minnal Murali is a really interesting next South Indian film on our list which is directed by Basil Joseph. The film is all about being a hero, doing what is right for society and the battle between good and evil.
The main character has to learn how to use his powers and face the challenges and he tries to stop the bad guy from hurting his village. The film offers a really interesting story and great acting. It is about superheroes and shows how a regular person can become different from others.
Love Today

Love Today is a really fun and best South film that Pradeep Ranganathan has directed. The story of the film is about two young people who have a funny and unique experience when they accidentally swap their phones for a day. The story shows all the unexpected and hilarious things that happen because of this phone mix-up.
This show has great actors like Pradeep Ranganathan, Ivana and Yogi Babu and it is all about love, mistaken identities and how life can be unpredictable. In this latest South movie, the main characters face a lot of funny and romantic mishaps as they try to find the reason for the phone swap. It teaches us the importance of communication in relationships.
Dorasani
Dorasani is an amazing film that tells a beautiful love story K.V.R. Mahendra has directed it and stars Anand Deverakonda and Shivathmika Rajashekar. The film is about Devaki who is a rich lady and Raju who is a poor boy and falls in love with each other. But their love faces a lot of problems because of the differences in their social status.
In the movie, we see how Devaki and Raju fight against these problems and show that love is stronger than anything else. They face many challenges but never give up on their love life and this shows us the power of love. Also, it shows us the need to follow our hearts and not let society’s expectations stop us from being with the person we love.
2018
2018 is a film that Jude Anthany Joseph has directed. The film shows the difficult time when the Kerala Floods happened in 2018 and the bad effects of floods that people suffered in their lives. It tells the story of how they faced these terrible challenges and worked together to survive and overcome them.

In the movie, you will see talented actors like Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali. They play characters who show incredible strength and it focuses on how people can come together and support each other during tough times. 2018 is a film that feels very real because it shows a natural disaster and how it affects people’s lives. This popular South film of 2023 will make you think about the importance of helping others and how we can overcome even the most difficult situations when we work together.
Dj Tillu
It is also an interesting Telugu film which is directed by Vimal Krishna. It is about a young man who doesn’t take life too seriously and spends most of his time trying to impress girls. But one day something happens that completely changes his perspective and turns his life upside down.
In the movie, you’ll see talented actors like Sidhu Jonnalagadda, Brahmaji, and Neha Shetty. The film shows important themes like personal growth, discovering who you are and facing the consequences of your actions.
Thallumaala (Street Fighter)
Street Fighter is a fun Malayalam film directed by Khalid Rahman. It is about a young man who is ready to get married but ends up in a series of funny situations that completely change his plans. The film is made by Khalid and stars popular actors like Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Shine Tom Chacko.
The film is full of humour and surprises as the main character goes through his journey to find a bride. Thallumaala has an engaging story and lots of funny moments. It shows us how life can be unexpected and lead to hilarious and unpredictable situations. The actors do a great job of making us laugh.
Hit the 2 Case
Adivi Sesh another masterpiece film is a crime thriller film which is directed by Sailesh Kolanu. Hit 2 film is about a police officer KD who works in AP HIT. He gets assigned a really brutal murder case and as he investigates, things get complicated. He realizes that the threat is getting closer to him because of the film.

This South ki film stars Adivi Sesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Rao Ramesh. It is full of crime, suspense and the pursuit of justice. Next, KD tried to figure out the twists and turns in the case. This has got great reviews and Adivi has done a better job in this show which is loved by viewers.
Jata Jaya Hey
Jata Jaya Hey is a Malayalam film that Vipin Das has directed and he is amazing. The film is all about a woman Jaya who just got married and wants to focus on her education. But her partner makes fun of her and suggests she try taking the Public Service Commission exams. This makes her motivated to find a balance between taking care of her family and following her dreams.
The film stars Basil Joseph, Anand Manmadhan and Noby Marcose. This latest South film shows us important themes like feeling empowered and following your dreams even when you have responsibilities towards your family. The film inspires us to follow our dreams with our relationships and only Malayalam films can bring this plot to cinema.
Malikapuram
Malikapuram is another Malayalam that is about a little girl Kallu who is 8 years old and lives in the village of Panchalimedu. Her biggest wish is to visit the famous pilgrimage site called Sabarimala.
This South Hindi dubbed film is directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar and stars Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup and Deva Nandha. It tells the story of Kallu and her journey as she faces many challenges in her path to fulfil her dream of visiting Sabarimala. This film inspires the youth to follow their dreams by facing different challenges in their life.
Romancham
This is a comedy South film which was released on 3 February 2023. The film is about a group of seven friends who decide to play a game Ouija board. But things get hilarious when they accidentally invite a spirit into their lives. The story shows their funny attempts to deal with the situation and make the most out of having a spirit around.

The film is directed by Jithu Madhavan and stars Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan and Chemban Jose. Romancham is a type of film that will make you laugh with a humorous story and a strong message at the end.
Mukundan Unni
The latest Malayalam film Mukundan Unni is directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and it is about an Advocate Mukundan Unni whose role is played by Vineeth Sreenivasan who wants to be successful, grow in his career and earn respect. But his strong determination makes him negative in public eyes.
The film has a talented cast like Vineeth Sreenivasan, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Aarsha. The film shows the challenges faced by Mukundan Unni as he pursues his goals. It shows how ambition can be complicated and bring challenges to life. The film is worth watching and there are many ups and downs shown in this movie.
Conclusion
That is it for this article. Today we have discussed all-time favourite and South movies of 2023. If you know any best South Indian films that should be on our list then write them down in the comments, We will include those movies in our list for sure.
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You have literally mentioned my all favourite new south movies. Great list.