Top 10 Kannada Action Movies
The top 10 kannada action movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 24 eligible films. 6 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, Netflix and ZEE5 — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1
2025IMDb 8.5 · 41,331 votes
Epic sequel continues the legend with larger-than-life heroics and tribal mythology set against stunning cinematography.
Streaming on Prime Video
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K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022IMDb 8.2 · 1,68,019 votes
Yash's charismatic portrayal of anti-hero Rocky dominates this stylish revenge saga with explosive action set pieces.
Streaming on Prime Video
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K.G.F: Chapter 1
2018IMDb 8.2 · 1,10,193 votes
Origin story that launched Rocky's empire with raw intensity, brutal mining sequences, and a breakout performance by Yas
Streaming on Prime Video
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Kantara
2022IMDb 8.1 · 1,15,613 votes
Rishab Shetty's directorial triumph blends folklore, ritualistic conflict, and visceral action into a cultural phenomeno
Streaming on Netflix and Prime Video
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Ugramm
2014IMDb 8.1 · 6,933 votes
Raw street-level action film that marked early success of Kannada action cinema with gritty realism and intense fight ch
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KD – The Devil
2026IMDb 8.6 · 1,922 votes
Villain-driven thriller showcasing dark charisma and morally complex action sequences with high-octane thrills.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Avane Srimannarayana
2019IMDb 7.7 · 8,411 votes
Quirky action-comedy adventure with inventive fight sequences, witty humor, and Rakshit Shetty's unconventional hero.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Mufti
2017IMDb 7.8 · 2,333 votes
Sudeep delivers powerhouse performance as a corrupt policeman in this hard-hitting action drama with brutal consequences
Streaming on ZEE5
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James
2022IMDb 7.3 · 9,308 votes
Fast-paced crime thriller featuring Chethan Kumar with slick action sequences and a tightly woven plot of deception.
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2025IMDb 7.7 · 1,527 votes
High-octane action film featuring intense chase sequences and adrenaline-pumping set pieces with contemporary edge.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Kannada Action movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.5 from 41,331 votes, and it's streaming in India on Prime Video.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Kannada movies in India?
- 6 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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