6 Most Popular Indian Movies 2022

The year 2022 has been a phenomenal phase for the film industry, especially in South India. All the south Indian states have had blockbuster movies breaking records at the box office. Many of them top the chart in the most popular Indian movies 2022 category. Unlike in the preceding years, Bollywood flicks left much to be desired. Of course, there is no comparison or competition. No matter whence, good movies are always welcome and the audience accepts and appreciates them. In the list of most popular Indian Movies in 2022, there is a perfect blend of movies from multiple genres.

Like never before, movie-loving folks tend to break the barriers of language in watching their favorite movies. And why not? Most popular Indian Movies in 2022 come from different corners of the country.

A few titles in the most popular Indian Movies 2022 list are quite apparent. A couple of other movies may not have hit the limelight, but they lack no less depth and appreciation.

A list of popular Indian movies in 2022, could have a number of other movies too. Vikrant Rona, Hridayam, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, K.G.F: Chapter 2, Drishyam 2, Sita Ramam, Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, and a few more.

Movie: Vikram

Duration: 2h 53m

Language: Tamil

Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Narain

IMDb rating: 8.4

Amar and his team of commandos are after a group of masked assassins who brutally kill government officials. Amar and his team witness the murder of Karnan and an investigation into him reveals that his son's death transformed him. With each killing, the investigating officers realize they are spiraling down a high-octane rabbit hole. Beyond the assassinations, there is a dark world of drugs, and mystery awaits them. The action-packed suspense thriller ends with all the clues for a sequel.

Movie: RRR (Rise Roar Revolt)

Duration: 3h 5m

Language: Telugu

Director: S.S. Rajamouli

Cast: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan Teja, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt

IMDb rating: 7.9

One of the most discussed and widely popular Indian movies released in 2022 is RRR. Set against the backdrop of the British era in India, the story develops when Malli, a tribal girl, is taken away by British governor Scott Buxton. Komaram Bheem who is from Malli's village set out to retrieve her. Realizing the looming revolt, the governor declares prize money for Bheem. Rama Raju is an Indian police officer who works for the British. He pledges to bring in Bheem dead or alive. However, without knowing each other's real identity, they become good friends. With all the hype and in compelling fashion, the major junk of the movie portrays their attempts to fulfill their mission. Who wins at whose cost?

Movie: Kantara

Duration: 2h 27m

Language: Kannada

Director: Rishab Shetty

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore Kumar, G.Achyuth Kumar

IMDb rating: 8.5

A long time ago, a pact was made between a noble king and a demigod. In exchange for a stone god which provided ultimate peace to the king, a large share of his land was given to the tribe's people. The story thence develops in the present day through three characters mainly. The current generation from the king's dynasty led by the landlord, Devendra Suttooru attempts to retrieve the land.

The strict Deputy Range Forest Officer, Muralidhar, does his duty to attach back forest land from the encroachers. Shiva, whose father used to be a Bhoota Kola performer, does not bother about such acts, but his younger brother does. Shiva along with his friends lives a carefree life, but occasionally he is woken up by the Spirit of Bhoota Kola until later it overhauls him. One of the mesmerizing Indian movies released in 2022 where tradition, myth, faith, lust for wealth, and raw power of nature are combined.

Movie: Kashmir Files

Duration: 2h 30m

Language: Hindi

Director: Vivek Agnihotri

Cast: Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty

IMDb rating: 8.3

Kashmir Files perhaps stands out when it figures in the list of popular Indian movies in 2022. Touching barely on the glamorous or commercial side, the plot rather leaves the audience perturbed. Much to the dismay of Krishna Pandit, a JNU student, comes to know how his parents were killed at a crucial juncture in his life. The version of truth he studies and learns about Kashmir and Kashmiri Pundits at the university stirs him. But upon visiting his village back in Kashmir with his grandfather, Pushkar Nath, he discovers a different set of facts. Pushkar's friends narrate the bitter story of how his parents were killed. And the dreadful exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from their homeland.  

Movie: Jana Gana Mana

Duration: 2h 40m

Language: Malayalam

Director: Dijo Jose

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mamta Mohandas

IMDb rating: 8.3

The death of Professor Saba and the subsequent protest movements, investigation, and involvement of powerful people corroborate the plot. Assistant commissioner Sajjan Kumar is the investigating officer. Saba's views become louder through the investigation and trial. A combination of media, police, and politics twists the course of Saba's case and the secretive motives underneath. From the limelight of policy and politics, the trial takes a different turn when advocate Aravind Swaminathan enters the court.

Movie: Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Duration: 2h 46m

Language: Tamil

Director: Mani Ratnam

Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi

IMDb rating: 7.8

If you are a GOT fan, you might be inclined to draw a comparison between the two given the sheer number of characters, their intertwining presence, and the overall epic making.

The plot is etched with history and fiction and the epic narrative depicts the Chola era during the AD 900s. The conspiracies and the struggle to overpower the king form the basis of the plot. Multiple subplots spool in tandem with each of them shedding light on different prominent characters and their roles. Be it the ruler Sundara Cholan or his two sons Aaditha Karikalan and Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan or his daughter, Kundavai Devi. Aaditha's lust for war, Arunmozhi's supremacy in Lanka, treacherous methods plotted by Nandini, and the mysterious appearance of Mandakini Devi only add suspense to the story.