‘Pushpa: The Rise’ to ‘Jai Bhim’: Most searched South movies online

South Indian cinema dominates online searches in 2026, with Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam blockbusters like ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, ‘Kantara’, and others leading the pack. These pan-India hits blend mass action, mythology, epic histories, and social dramas, racking up Hindi dubs, record box office, and streaming frenzy nationwide. Here, check out the list below;

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ is directed by Sukumar and stars Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. This Telugu action drama runs 175 minutes, following a coolie's rise in red sandalwood smuggling amid rivals and romance in rural Chittoor, Part 1 of a franchise with a popular Hindi dub. It released December 1, 2021, grossing Rs 350 crore worldwide.

‘Kantara’, helmed by Rishab Shetty, features him alongside Achyuth Kumar and Sapthami Gowda in this 148-minute Kannada action-mythological tale. Shiva battles a forest officer over 1970s Karnataka land rights, infused with Panjurli demigod folklore, turning into a pan-India sensation. It hit screens Octember 30, 2022, earning Rs 425 crore globally.

‘RRR’ by S.S. Rajamouli boasts N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn in a 187-minute Telugu period epic. It depicts freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem's fictional 1920s bromance against British rule, featuring the Oscar-winning "Naatu Naatu." Released on March 25, 2022, it raked in Rs 1300 crore.

‘Jai Bhim’, directed by T.J. Gnanavel, stars Suriya, Lijomol Jose, and Manikandan in a 168-minute Tamil legal drama. A tribal man faces police brutality, as lawyer Chandru battles caste injustice, drawn from 1993 real events. It premiered on November 2, 2021 on Amazon Prime, clocking 25M+ hours viewed.