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Best Kannada Movies of the 2010s

Definitive ranking of the best Kannada films released in the 2010s.

7 films · Curated by Movie OTT Editorial

Best Kannada Movies of the 2010s

Looking for the most acclaimed Kannada cinema of the 2010s? This list ranks the standout titles by IMDb rating, critic reception, and audience popularity.

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#1
Kirik Party
2016 · 0 min
A 2016 Kannada film that became a phenomenon, Kirik Party follows engineering students on a wild ride of mischief, friendship, and growing up. With an 8.2 IMDb rating and a breakout lead performance, it's the college comedy that actually gets what it means to be young.
#2
Ondu Motteya Kathe
2017 · 0 min
A 28-year-old introvert gets an astrological warning about eternal celibacy and races to find a bride—only to discover what he's really searching for. This 2017 Kannada gem won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and became a sleeper hit.
#3
Birbal Trilogy: Case 1 – Finding Vajramuni
2019 · 0 min
A man wrongly accused of murder finds an unlikely champion in Advocate Mahesh Das. Together they unravel a mystery while dodging escalating threats in this gripping 2019 crime thriller that launched the Birbal Trilogy.
#4
Chamak
2017 · 0 min
A charming 2017 Kannada romantic comedy where a playboy gynaecologist learns that freedom and love aren't mutually exclusive. Ganesh and Rashmika Mandanna anchor this 145-minute film about deception, commitment, and growing up.
#5
Mungaru Male 2
2016 · 0 min
Mungaru Male 2 follows a wealthy, restless young man searching for meaning through romance and adventure. When he meets his match in Nandini, the question becomes whether he can actually settle down—or if he's built for constant change.
#6
Anjaniputra
2017 · 0 min
Puneeth Rajkumar takes on a small-time finance businessman who becomes an unlikely hero when he saves a cop from a gangster's wrath. What follows is a high-octane clash of honor and survival in this 2017 Kannada remake that blends action, comedy, and romance.
#7
Avane Srimannarayana
2019 · 0 min
Dive into the fantastical world of Amaravati with Avane Srimannarayana, a sprawling 2019 Kannada-language action-adventure-comedy that blends Western tropes with Indian folklore. Follow Narayana, a quirky cop, as he unravels a deep-seated mystery, clashing with a formidable dacoit clan. It's a visually rich and often hilarious ride.