South Indian Superhero Movies:
Kalyani Priyadarshan’s latest film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has been doing very well at the box office. With its unique story, fantasy elements, and superhero theme, it has grabbed the attention of audiences across India. If you enjoyed this movie, there are several other South Indian films with superhero and vigilante themes that you might want to watch. Here are five popular choices available on streaming platforms.
Prasanth Varma’s HanuMan, starring Teja Sajja, brings mythology and fantasy together. The story revolves around Hanumanthu, a young man living in a fictional village who discovers a mystical gem that grants him powers inspired by Lord Hanuman. As he learns to use his powers, he faces Michael, a powerful enemy seeking the same gem. The film is packed with action, emotions, and grand visuals. It is available on JioCinema and ZEE5.
Directed by Basil Joseph and starring Tovino Thomas, Minnal Murali tells the story of Jaison, a tailor from a small village who is struck by lightning. Surprisingly, he survives without injuries and later discovers that he has gained superpowers. Another man named Shibu also receives similar powers but chooses a dark path. The film explores the clash between the hero and villain, with a blend of action, emotions, and humor. You can stream this movie on Netflix.
In Hero, Sivakarthikeyan plays Sakthi, a man who once made money by providing fake educational certificates. His life changes when he meets Meera, a social worker, and Mathi, a talented young student. After a tragedy caused by a corrupt businessman, Sakthi takes on the role of a masked vigilante called “Hero” to fight injustice in the education system. Directed by PS Mithran, the film blends action with a strong social message. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Madonne Ashwin, Maaveeran stars Sivakarthikeyan as Sathya, a timid comic book artist. His life takes a strange turn when he starts hearing a voice narrating his actions, just like in his comics. This supernatural twist transforms him into a reluctant hero who stands up against a corrupt politician. With voice roles by Vijay Sethupathi and Ravi Teja in different versions, the film mixes fantasy, action, and satire. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri, features SriiMurali as DSP Vedanth Prabhakar, an honest police officer inspired by his father. However, after facing the harsh reality of corruption and abuse of power in the system, Vedanth decides to fight back in his own way. Wearing the mask of Bagheera, a black panther, he turns into a vigilante determined to bring justice. This action-packed movie is available on Netflix.
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