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Top 7 South Indian romantic movies to watch on Netflix: Tillu Square to Love Today
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Top 7 South Indian romantic movies to watch on Netflix: Tillu Square to Love Today

Whether you’ve had worked-up days or you’re just in the mood for something fuzzy and warm, there is no better genre than romance. Luckily, we’ve got that covered with this list of the best South Indian romantic dramas streaming on Netflix. From the breezy, classic to modern-day romance, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading till the end!

Top 7 South Indian Romantic Dramas

1.Tillu Square (2024)

Cast: Siddu Jonnalagadda, Anupama Parameswaran, Neha Shetty
Director: Mallik Ram
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Where to watch: Netflix

One of the rare sequels that manages to outshine its original, Tillu Square is a laugh-riot that banks on DJ Tillu’s eccentricity and the bizarre situations that he puts himself in. So, where is the romance you ask? After his unusual adventure with Radhika, this time, Tillu falls head over heels for Lilly after meeting her at a party. Their casual interaction soon turns flirty and emotions take over. However, when Tillu discovers Lilly’s real identity, chaos ensues. 

2. Hi Nanna (2023)

Cast: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Angad Bedi
Director: Shouryuv
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to watch: Netflix

While 99% would have already watched Hi Nanna or any one of its dubbed versions, for the remaining 1%, this is an immediate request to watch it at the earliest. Remember the classic romances of the ‘90s filled with love, heartbreak, and great music?! Hi Nanna has all of that and so much more. It is not only a love story between two individuals but also a love story between a doting father and his daughter. 

3. Irugapatru (2023)

Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Shraddha Srinath, Sri, Vidharth, Saniya Iyappan
Director: Yuvaraj Dhayalan
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to watch: Netflix

Irugapatru, literally translating to ‘Hold Tight’ revolves around the married lives of three couples. Mitra, a marriage counselor leads a happily married life with her husband. But her professional life takes a toll on her personal life, leading to unhappiness. How these three couples overcome their differences forms the basic crux of Irugapatru. The film isn’t groundbreaking but has a comforting and light-hearted feeling as you finish watching it.

4. Nitham Oru Vaanam (2022)

Cast: Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma, Shivathmika Rajashekar, Aparna Balamurali
Director: Ra Karthik
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to watch: Netflix

When Arjun’s wedding gets canceled, his doctor tells him to read stories of two real-life couples. But when the pages of the story end abruptly, he sets off on a journey of self-discovery to find out the remaining portions of the story. In the process, he meets a fellow companion Subhadra. Nitham Oru Vaanam is a brilliant idea executed with care and love.

5. Love Today (2022)

Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Ivana, Sathyaraj
Director: Pradeep Ranganathan
IMDb Rating: 8/10
Where to watch: Netflix

As the title suggests, Love Today is a tale of romance set in today’s generation. Uthaman and Nikitha are deeply in love and plan on confessing their relationship to Nikitha’s father Venu. However, he asks them to exchange their phones for a week to test their relationship and chaos ensues as secrets are unearthed. Will the two revive their relationship once again? This forms the basic crux of Love Today.

6. Fidaa (2017)

Cast: Varun Tej, Sai Pallavi, Harshvardhan Rane
Director: Sekhar Kammula
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Where to watch: Netflix

Although Premam was Sai Pallavi’s breakout film, Fidaa brought her close to mainstream light, especially among the Telugu audience. It was also Varun Tej’s breakthrough project and the duo’s chemistry worked wonders. When sparks fly between Varun, an NRI return, and Bhanumati, a village girl, differences soon create a rift between the two. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles and forge a solid relationship?

7. Kushi (2001)

Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Bhumika Chawla, Sivaji
Director: S.J. Suryah
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to watch: Netflix

Before S.J. Suryah completely transitioned from director to actor and before Pawan Kalyan transitioned from his boy-next-door romance era, the duo collaborated on an evergreen film titled Kushi in 2001. 

When Sidhu and Madhu part ways due to a misunderstanding, they are forced to come together to help out a common friend. During this process, they realize their love for each other is deeper than they had thought. Kushi is a textbook romance drama and has also been remade in Tamil with Thalapathy Vijay.

What is your favorite South Indian romantic drama from this list? Let us know in the comments!

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Spider-Man Star Jacob Batalon And Star Wars’ Temuera Morrison To Join Jason Momoa And Dave Bautista’s The Wrecking Crew? REPORT
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Spider-Man Star Jacob Batalon And Star Wars’ Temuera Morrison To Join Jason Momoa And Dave Bautista’s The Wrecking Crew? REPORT

They got the two most prolific stars in action-comedy to star in the film: Temuera Morrison and Jacob Batalon. Fans of this genre can’t keep calm over the fact that the film features these two great stars who have risen to fame with their great performance in the Aquaman and Spider-Man series, respectively.

Announced as in-development with Amazon MGM Studios, the new project will star Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa, with production expected to begin this October. Filming for the movie will take place in New Zealand and Hawaii, as Ángel Manuel Soto steps into the director’s chair fresh from Blue Beetle. This news comes by way of The Hollywood Reporter.

The Wrecking Crew delivers an adrenaline-packed story about two half-brothers—one a bad cop and the other a by-the-book Navy SEAL —who are forced to team up to solve the murder of their father. More than likely, Jonathan Tropper’s script would blend high-octane action with a good deal of comedy in hefty portions the audience can’t help but notice.

To cap it all off, they were filling out an already pretty excellent ensemble. Morrison will doubtless be recognized by many fans for playing the space-faring bounty hunter Boba Fett in the iconic Star Wars series. The two had previously worked together on Aquaman; therefore, it was evident that their on-screen chemistry would be a joy and a half for this new project. He is no stranger to these types of roles, having played the likable Ned Leeds, best friend to Peter Parker in the Spider-Man series. Playing a streetwise and potty-mouthed private investigator who happens to be very connected with the father of the half-brothers.

Teaming Bautista with Momoa is just the beginning, as The Wrecking Crew features an ensemble cast of the most eclectic variety. Manning is also joined by Morrison and Batalon, along with the eclectic talents of Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root, and Claes Bang, the latter of whom brings a bit of flair to the movie. Helmed in expert fashion by director Soto and written with great acumen by Tropper, this is a movie ready to offer up a heady mix of suspense, action, and humor.

While Morrison’s Hawaiian Governor is all business, all the time, Batalon has his character slinging quips in the streets—the seriousness and hilarity matched with equal flair. Fans of both will find much to appreciate in these recent roles that find them balancing their respective careers in divergent ways.

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Keanu Reeves Almost Played THIS Role In The Acolyte Before It Went To Popular Netflix Star; Deets
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Keanu Reeves Almost Played THIS Role In The Acolyte Before It Went To Popular Netflix Star; Deets

Long ago, in the galaxy almost far, far from here, one of Hollywood’s leading men nearly went diving headfirst into the world of Star Wars. Well, according to the great Jeff Sneider, Keanu Reeves was one of the names early in the mix for Jedi Master Sol in the now-canceled series The Acolyte.

It was one of disbelief when the news hit the streets that Keanu Reeves may be part of the saga ‘Star Wars’. Taking into consideration his charismatic performances and action-packed roles, the outlook for Reeves seemed to be an absolutely different turn in the series. The fans did not waste much time expressing their excitement over the internet with speculations as to what depth and intensity Keanu Reeves could have delivered for Master Sol. Since he is capable of bringing to life such complex heroic characters, he was due for something of the magnitude of a Jedi Master. The very thought of him entering this world of ‘Star Wars’ set minds on fire and spawned speculations galore.

He had to, however, back off from the role due to his inescapable schedule conflicts, much to the disappointment of his fans. Now there are a couple of reports from news stations that this rejection means Lucasfilm is still looking to work together on a project including Reeves in the Star Wars universe at some later date. Thus, keeping the flame of hope further alive in the imagination of fans about him being a Jedi Master, Sith Lord, or maybe even Bounty Hunter.

The potential involvement of this actor would no doubt set people abuzz with speculation about how he could fit into the franchise.

Finally, the role went to star Squid Game’s Lee Jung-Jae, who does a great job but leaves most fans rather lukewarm. More brilliantly, Lee reacted with bad news on an occasion of prescience with Headland’s vision; now, The Acolyte had been canceled all of a sudden. Not that the cancellation of the series didn’t break many hearts, for in truth, it seemed like a good possibility that one-day future projects would see Reeves appear in a Star Wars series. For years, the world has known Keanu Reeves as the creator of deep and complex characters—something that would fit the epic narrative of ‘Star Wars’. Making an emotionally iconic figure into someone he shares with a fabled Jedi Knight, Revan really makes him the best personality to pull off such a role.

Fans have actually set up that this probably wouldn’t be far from the realm of possibility, hoping Reeves could play Revan, performed by their favorite actor. Keanu Reeves really does have a wide-open door to step into the ‘Star Wars’ universe now, with his ability to play Jedi Master Sol in The Acolyte rendered off the board. Think that his involvement in the said movie really sets the high point in fans minds—so much endearment and that particular something special he brings to the legendary film franchise, rejuvenating the lore of the Star Wars universe.

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