Kannada movies had remained local for a long time. But movies such as Kantara and KGF are proving that great stories and characters can achieve what even many high-budget movies can’t! In 2023, several Kannada movies have created brilliant stories, suggesting that the Kannada movie industry might soon have a more significant impact on our country. Some films are even aiming to attract a global audience and make a name for themselves on an international level! If you enjoy watching South Indian movies, you can’t afford to miss the Kannada movies that performed well in 2023.
Here is a list we have compiled of some of the best Kannada movies of 2023:
1. Kabzaa
It is an action crime movie about a freedom fighter’s son who gets trapped in the Mafia world and cannot get out of it. The story is set during the time of 1942-86 showing the struggles that this man faced and a lot of action goes on in the movie. The movie takes you back to the time of freedom struggle and then talks about the underworld of that time- unusual and interesting, isn’t it? It is one good watch if you are craving a classic action movie! Kabzaa is directed by R. Chandru, Shivu Hiremath, and Soori, and stars known actors like Upendra, Sudeep, and Shriya Saran in prominent roles.
2. Shivaji Surathkal 2
Shivaji Surathkal is a mystery thriller about a detective, Shivaji Surathkal(Ramesh Arvind) who lives a happy life with his adopted daughter. One day, Shivaji is given a case of a serial killer called Maayavi, to investigate- the killer is not just some psychopath murderer but also an intelligent one who challenges the police by leaving complex clues to solve and catch him! Will Shivaji catch him before he kills more and more innocent people? Watch to know! The movie has a high IMDb rating of 7.6. It stars Ramesh Aravind and Radhika Narayan in lead roles, and Meghna Gaonkar, Sangeetha Sringeri, and Nassar in important supporting roles.
3. Gurudev Hoysala
Gurudev Hoysala is an action crime thriller that is based on real-life incidents. It is written and directed by Vijay Naagendra and shows the story of an honest officer who decides to help an orphaned inter-caste couple married only to later know that the girl is the missing daughter of a powerful landlord. And the landlord is ready to get his daughter back dead or alive- only to save his image. The movie touches on the subjects of casteism, corruption, and honor killing. It is a nicely packed action movie where you will find the inspector packing some heavy punches at the baddies and bringing justice to the couple. The movie stars Dhananjaya, Naveen Shankar, Nagbhushan, Pratap Narayan, Achyut Kumar, Avinash, and Rajesh Nataranga in important roles.
4. Kranti
It is an action drama movie about an NRI businessman, Kranti Rayanna who helps change the face of the Indian education system. In order to do that, he has to go against many corrupt people who have taken over all the government schools of an Indian state. The movie is a bag full of entertainment and won’t leave you bored even for a second! It is directed and written by V. Harikrishna and stars Darshan Thoogudeep, Rachita Ram, and V. Ravichandran in pivotal roles.
5. Hondisi Bareyiri
This romantic comedy movie has got a very high rating of 7.9 on IMDb! Hondisi Bareyiri is a youth-oriented movie focusing on the lives of 5 engineering college students who are facing a lot of setbacks, new experiences, love, and also harsh realities of life for the first time. The movie has got all the drama that would keep you occupied throughout the movie. It is directed by Ramenahalli Jagannatha and stars Anirudh Acharya, Shatamarshan Avinash, Yogesh Bhonsle, Mallikarjun Devaramane, and Harsha in lead roles.
6. Raghavendra Stores
It is a comedy-drama movie about a man who knows how to cook food really well (not kidding!). To follow his passion, he starts a food shop by the name ‘Raghvendra Stores’ that starts doing really well. Raghvendra becomes quite elated with his job and profits until one day an event happens and changes things… What could it be? You need to watch this funny and light-hearted drama to know the whole story. It is a wholesome food movie directed by Santhosh Ananddram and features Achyuth Kumar, Jaggesh, and Shwetha Srivatsav in prominent roles.
Kannada movies are all about great scripts and full paisa-vasool entertainment! Watch all the above-stated 6 Best Kannada Movies of 2023 and tell us which one you liked the most!
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