As Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 gears up for a December 5 release, here are five must-watch South gangster films:

Nayakan

Kamal Haasan delivers a legendary performance as a gangster balancing personal and professional struggles

Aaru

Suriya shines in this revenge tale of a loyal henchman betrayed by his boss

Pudhupettai

Dhanush's gritty transformation from a slum dweller to a ruthless gangster, paired with Yuvan Shankar Raja's music, makes this unforgettable

K.G.F Films

Follow Rocky's rise from rags to riches in Yash's blockbuster saga set in the Kolar Gold Fields

Dhalapathi

Rajinikanth and Mammootty explore loyalty and power in this epic inspired by Mahabharata's Karna-Duryodhana bond

Which one are you watching next?