, Dec. 10 -- A wave of bold storytelling swept through the industry in 2025, as filmmakers from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada pushed South Indian cinema to new heights. It has been the movie year of suspense and thrills. As the months unfolded, the most loved genre was blended with action and engaging drama. Let's take a look at the list of top 10 South Indian thrillers released in 2025 that shaped the year's most exciting moments.

Top 10 South Indian Thriller Films Released in 2025 So Far

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Kaantha | Tamil | November 14, 2025 | IMDB: 8.5

Fictionalized on the life of M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, 'Kaantha' is a joint production of Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media. The producers are Rana Daggubati, Prashanth Potluri, Jom Varghes...