8 action-packed South movies to watch today 

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Must watch actioners

South cinema is known for action-packed movies that fans can relish at any time of the week. Here are some of the top-notch movies to watch at least once. 

Kaithi (Aha)

Starring Karthi in the lead role, this gripping actioner follows an ex-convict who gets entangled in a police raid as he embarks on a quest to meet his daughter.  

Virumandi (Prime Video) 

Headlined by Kamal Haasan, this action and crime drama revolves around a farmer who gets unwittingly entangled in a bloody clan feud. 

Maanaadu (Sony LIV) 

This action thriller follows an ensemble cast and traces the lives of an NRI and a police officer as they are stuck in a time loop. 

24 (Hotstar)

Starring Suriya in triple roles, this action film has a thrilling sci-fi twist. The plot follows an intense battle between the good and bad for a time-travel watch. 

Vikram (ZEE5)

This epic action thriller features South star Kamal Haasan. The plot revolves around a special agent and his quest to tail a group of masked killers with thrilling plot twists. 

Asuran (Prime Video)

A gritty action thriller featuring Dhanush. This movie revolves around a troubled farmer who is on the run with his family after his son murders an affluent landlord in a series of revenge and justice. 

Thuppakki (Aha) 

Featuring Thalapathy Vijay as an Army officer, this visually stunning action film revolves around his quest to battle terrorism and the sleeper cells. 

Jigarthanda Double X (Netflix) 

This riveting action thriller is set in the 1970s and follows an aspiring policeman as he tails a notorious gangster while going undercover.