Publish date: 2024-05-07

If there is any genre of film that is truly everlasting in nature, it is the genre of ‘Romance’. From gut-wrenching tragedies and reassuring love stories to cute romantic comedies, South India has produced some of the best genre-defining romances. 

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let us take a look at the top ten South Indian romantic movies on OTT.

Top Ten South Indian Romantic Movies on OTT

1. Hi Nanna (2023)

Hi Nanna is an unforgettable instant classic, with beautifully written characters and wonderfully acted-out performances. Not only is it a tale of love between Viraj (Nani) and Yashna (Mrunal), but also a tale of fatherly love between Viraj and Mahi (Kiara). Who said Valentine’s is only for romantics?

2. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side A (2023)

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Rare are such heart-breaking tragedies that make you want to revisit them again and again. A painful story of what it means to truly love someone, Sapta Sagaradaache Ello will tear your heart into pieces. Watch it with someone who is willing to pick up those pieces and stitch them back together.

3. Thiruchitrambalam

Craving for a feel-good romantic comedy movie? Look no further than Thiruchitrambalam. Dhanush is superb as usual but it is Nithya Menen who triumphantly owns the film as the lady best friend in love. In addition to its great comedy is a sentimental father-son layer that will leave you weeping. This Valentine’s Day, say ‘I love you’ to your father figures. 

4. Sita Ramam (2022)

A spellbinding film that sprung Mrunal Thakur into the limelight down South, Sita Ramam is the tragic and poetic tale of love between Sita and Lt.Colonel Ram. If you still haven’t seen Sita Ramam, you either don’t believe in love or have been living under a rock.

5. Hridayam (2022)

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A highly relatable coming-of-age college drama that will make you revisit your college days. From getting into fights, falling head over heels in love and eventually finding your true soulmate. Hridayam is a beautiful journey of listening to one’s heart.

6. Oh My Kadavule (2020)

When two childhood friends Arjun and Anu decide to get married, their marriage quickly starts disintegrating due to miscommunication. When given a second chance, Arjun has to make the most out of his new-found opportunity. Oh My Kadavule is one of those pleasant feel-good films that keeps you smiling throughout.

7. Dia (2020)

Dia is a Kannada language romantic film that tells the tale of Dia and her scarred relationship with love. It is an emotional rollercoaster of a film that is definitely not for the faint-hearted, and one that makes you think, ‘Nothing is certain’.

8. Dear Comrade (2019)

One of the most underrated Telugu romances is Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika’s Dear Comrade. A rebellious tale of fighting for what you love, the film although slightly overlong, packs in quite a few punches and is undeniably still Vijay and Rashmika’s best performance to this date.

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9. Premam (2015)

A list of the top ten South Indian romantic movies to watch this Valentine’s Day and no Premam? That would be an unredeemable crime. Premam is Love. Love is Premam. Need I say more? 

10. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)

Gautam Vasudev Menon’s films have the kind of romance that is soft and subtle and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is no different. Not to mention, AR Rahman’s catchy tunes, especially the song Hosanna which make the film so much more memorable.

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