Top 10 Kannada Romance Movies
The top 10 kannada romance movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 17 eligible films. 4 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Upendra
1999IMDb 8.8 · 3,345 votes
Cult classic that redefined Kannada cinema with its unconventional narrative and Upendra's magnetic performance as a com
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Pushpaka Vimana
1987IMDb 8.6 · 3,907 votes
Pioneering silent film that uses visual storytelling to explore love and human connection with remarkable poetic depth.
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A
1998IMDb 8.7 · 2,299 votes
Experimental neo-noir romance featuring Upendra in a dark, twisted love story that challenged mainstream conventions.
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Ulidavaru Kandanthe
2014IMDb 8.4 · 9,625 votes
Intimate indie gem about reconnecting with an old flame that captures the complexity of forgotten relationships.
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Lucia
2013IMDb 8.3 · 13,487 votes
Psychological thriller romance starring Upendra that blurs reality and obsession in unforgettable ways.
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Mungaru Male
2006IMDb 8.4 · 3,961 votes
Defining romantic film of 2000s Kannada cinema with melodious music and a heartfelt tale of devotion.
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Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
2023IMDb 8.2 · 7,896 votes
Contemporary romance exploring long-distance relationships with nuance, humor, and authentic emotional resonance.
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Love Mocktail
2020IMDb 8.2 · 4,476 votes
Light-hearted modern romance that captures millennial dating dynamics with charm and witty writing.
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Dia
2020IMDb 8.0 · 7,867 votes
Romantic drama that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and human connection with sincerity.
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Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B
2023IMDb 8.0 · 4,566 votes
Sequel deepening the romance narrative with mature themes about sustaining love beyond initial passion.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Kannada Romance movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Upendra (1999) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.8 from 3,345 votes.
- 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?
- 4 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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