India, April 20 -- Whether it's adrenaline-fueled rage or soul-crushing disappointment, the South film industry has never been particularly interested in letting you off easy emotionally. And then there is grief, the hardest emotion to portray on screen and even harder to make the audience feel. But South Indian cinema can unlock the kind of sadness that lies somewhere between a full breakdown and a spiritual experience. We have curated a list of the best South Indian movies that will make you ugly cry after every other scene.

We're not talking about little tearjerkers that give you a moment to compose yourself. These are the kind of films that have you sobbing into your pillow at 2 am. They make you question every life choice you've mad...