Top 5 South Indian movies about the unbreakable bond between father and son: From Bomaril to Jersey

Movies are like woven blankets in that each one tells a unique story about the life of its subject. Films like ‘Surya S/o Krishnan’, ‘Jersey’, ‘Bomaril’, ‘Nannaku Prematho’ and ‘S/o Satyamurthy’ are exquisite films that show the different ways in which fathers and sons bond. It’s a painting.

These films teach us that despite adversity, families can support each other even in difficult times, and that people should never give up on their aspirations. Let’s journey through these stories together. Each story serves as a vibrant thread intertwined with themes of love, selflessness, and the unique relationship that exists between fathers and sons.

5 must-see south Indian movies that beautifully depict the bond between father and son

1. Bomaril

• language: telugu
• runtime: 2 hours 50 minutes
• IMDb rating: 8.2 /10
• director: Bomaril Bhaskar
• cast: Siddhartha, Genelia Deshmukh, Prakash Raj
• Where to watch: G5

Siddhu, a loyal son, is troubled by his domineering father Aravind and his family’s inability to openly discuss career and life issues. He dreams of freeing himself from their control and pursuing his own goals. In contrast, Harshini, a widowed father, is the only loving parent to his daughter Harshini.

Subbalakshmi, another prospective bride, also lacks an identity beyond her father’s wishes. Despite her father’s influence, Subbalakshmi remains content to follow her father’s decisions. The film is a coming-of-age story of Siddhu and Subbalakshmi, who realize that there is more to life than marriage. This film explores the importance of open communication and understanding between parents and children. It also focuses on the challenges young people face in finding their identity and making their own choices in life.

2. Nanak Premaso

• language: telugu
• runtime: 2 hours 48 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.5/10
• director: Sukumaru
• cast: Jr.NTR, Rakul Preet Singh, Rajendra Prasad, Jagapathi Babu
• Where to watch: Hotstar, Zee5

The movie Nannaku Prematho is a story about a son who wants to take revenge on his father. His son’s father is ill and will soon die. His son wants to make his father suffer before his death for the bad things that happened in the past. The film depicts how the son’s anger and desire for revenge causes him to do things he would not normally do. It also shows how the relationship between a son and his father is complicated and full of secrets. Eventually, the son learns that revenge is not always the answer and that peace can be found in other ways.

3. Surya S/o Krishnan

• language: telugu, tamil
• runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
• IMDb rating: 8.2 /10
• director: Gautam Vasudev Menon
• cast: Suriya, Simran, Ramya, Sameera Reddy
• Where to watch: G5

Surya, a soldier, heard the news of his father’s death while on duty. He begins to think about his close relationship with his father and the stories his father told him. The film shows how a father and son help each other through growth, love, grief, and adventure. The story begins with Major Surya receiving bad news that his father has passed away.

He closes his eyes and remembers the good times he had with his father. The story goes back to Surya’s father’s youth, her love story with Malini, how they got married and how Surya fell in love with a girl named Meghna. He recalls all the good times he got help and support from his father. The entire episode is a flashback scene, and many viewers will likely feel nostalgic.

4.Jersey

• language: telugu
• runtime: 2 hours 37 minutes
• IMDb rating: 8.5/10
• director: Gautam Tinnanuri
• cast: Nani, Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj, Ronit Kamra.
• Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV

Arjun is a former cricketer who dreamed of playing for India, but is currently married and living an unhappy life. He works at a food company but has no passion for his job. His wife Sara is disappointed in his lack of enthusiasm, but his son Nani loves him unconditionally. Flashbacks show how Arjun’s promising cricketing career is cut short due to injury and he is forced to give up cricket completely.

Arjun’s life takes an unexpected turn when he gets a chance to play cricket again. He will be given an opportunity to try out for the Indian cricket team. At the age of 36, Arjun embarks on a journey to fulfill his lifelong dream of playing for India. In the process, he tries to regain his wife’s respect and prove to his son that he is a true hero.

5.S/o Satyamurti

• language: telugu
• runtime: 2 hours 42 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.1/10
• director: Trivikram Srinivas
• cast: Allu Arjun, Upendra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nitya Menen, Sneha, Adah Sharma, Rajendra Prasad, Prakash Raj
• Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar, Sun NXT

The story is about Viraj Anand, a wealthy young man who lives a luxurious life. He is planning to marry Adah Sharma. However, his father died in a traffic accident, leaving his family with a large amount of debt. Their vast fortune is gone and his brother loses control of the company.

Faced with a choice between declaring bankruptcy and paying off his debts, Viraj Anand chooses the latter. Her family moves into a modest apartment and Anand takes a job as her ex-fiancé’s wedding planner. He meets Sameera, a diabetic woman, and agrees to a bet with her father, Paidy Subba Rao. The story centers on the attempts of Viraj Anand, who is transported by a bet to a village under the control of Devraj Naidu, to win the bet and overcome obstacles.

These films left a strong impression on the viewers. They tell stories about people’s lives and emotions, and we can empathize with them. We can learn and take comfort from these stories.