Biggest Upcoming South Indian Movies of 2024, 2025 [Hindi Dubbed]
When it comes to the world of cinema, South Indian movies have been making a significant impact with their unique storytelling, stunning visuals, and larger-than-life entertainment. South Indian Cinema is used to refer collectively to the four distinct film industries of Telugu (Tollywood), Tamil (Kollywood), Malayalam (Mollywood), and Kannada (Sandalwood) as a single entity.
As we look forward to the years 2024, 2025, and so on, the anticipation for the biggest upcoming South Indian movies is at an all-time high. From high-octane action flicks to heartwarming dramas and larger-than-life epics, the South Indian film industry is all set to captivate audiences with a diverse range of cinematic experiences. In this article, we will take a sneak peek into the most anticipated South Indian movies that are set to hit the silver screen in the coming years, giving you an exciting glimpse of what’s in store for movie enthusiasts.
Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey like never before as we unveil the powerhouse of creativity and talent that the South Indian film industry has in store for 2024 and 2025. Find out which most anticipated South Indian films are headed to theatres, and which ones will be released on OTT platforms, be it Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, JioCinema, Sun NXT, Aha, or Disney+ Hotstar. With a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, these upcoming South Indian movies are poised to set new benchmarks and redefine the art of storytelling on the big screen. Whether you’re a fan of action, romance, or fantasy, the lineup of South Indian movies for the next couple of years promises to offer something for everyone, leaving audiences eagerly awaiting their release. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest updates and insights into the biggest upcoming South Indian movies, ensuring that you’re well-informed and prepared to immerse yourself in the magic of cinema.
List of Upcoming South Indian Movies
Kalki 2898 – A.D
Release date: June 27, 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Nag Ashwin
Starring: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani
Sypnosis: A modern-day avatar of Vishnu, a Hindu god, who is believed to have descended to earth to protect the world from evil forces.
[Read: Most Anticipated Telugu Movies of 2024]
Indian 2
Release date: July 12, 2024
Language: Tamil
Director: S. Shankar
Starring: Kamal Haasan, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Nedumudi Venu, Vivek, Kalidas Jayaram, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani, Bobby Simha, Brahmanandam, Zakir Hussain, Piyush Mishra.
Sypnosis: Senapathy returns to India from Hong Kong after learning about the ongoing corruption and injustice in the country through social media.
Raayan
Release date: 26 July 2024
Language: Tamil
Director: Dhanush
Starring: Dhanush, S. J. Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Selvaraghavan, Prakash Raj
Sypnosis: After his family is killed, a young man trains to avenge their murders. Seeking those responsible, his quest leads him through the criminal underworld.
Double iSmart
Release date: 15 August 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Puri Jagannadh
Starring: Ram Pothineni, Sanjay Dutt, Kavya Thapar
Sypnosis: It is a sequel film to the 2019 film iSmart Shankar. When a dead police officer’s memories are transplanted to his brain, an assassin assists the authorities.
Thangalaan
Release date: August 15, 2024
Language: Tamil
Director: Pa. Ranjith
Starring: Vikram, Pasupathy, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, and Harikrishnan Anbudurai.
Sypnosis: Set during the British rule in India, Thangalaan, a tribal leader, goes on a valiant struggle against the British, after they plot to seize his land for gold mining.
Bhairathi Ranagal
Release date: August 15, 2024
Language: Kannada
Director: Narthan
Starring: Shiva Rajkumar, Rukmini Vasanth, Rahul Bose, Devaraj, Chaya Singh, Madhu Guruswamy, Vasishta N. Simha
Sypnosis: Plot unknown
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Release date: August 29, 2024
Original language: Telugu
Dubbed in: Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada
Director: Vivek Athreya
Starring: Nani, S. J. Suryah and Priyanka Arul Mohan.
The Greatest of All Time
Release date: September 5, 2024
Language: Tamil
Director: Venkat Prabhu
Starring: Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Vaibhav, Ajmal Ameer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sneha
Sypnosis: An explosive thriller inspired by the 2004 Moscow Metro bombing, where a suicide bomber detonated in a crowded subway, killing dozens. It delves into the aftermath and pursuit of those responsible.
[Read: Most Anticipated Tamil Movies of 2024]
OG (They Call Him OG)
Release date: September 27, 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Sujeeth
Starring: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan
Sypnosis: OG revolves around a ruthless gangster named Ojas Gambheera “OG” who returns to Mumbai after disappearing for 10 years on a personal crusade to finish crime bosses.
Devara: Part 1
Release date: September 27, 2024
Language: Telugu
Directed: Koratala Siva
Starring: N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko and Narain.
Sypnosis: An epic action saga set against coastal lands, which briefs about rip-roaring, emotionally charged incidents in the periodic timeline, also comprises the titular protagonist being the rescuer to deprived and fear to evildoers.
Game Changer
Release date: September 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Karthik Subbaraj
Starring: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S. J. Suryah, Jayaram, Sunil, Srikanth, Samuthirakani, Nassar
Martin
Release date: October 11, 2024
Language: Kannada
Directed by: A. P. Arjun
Starring: Dhruva Sarja, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Anveshi Jain, Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar, Nikitin Dheer
Sypnosis: Martin’s story revolves around Arjun, whose journey takes him from Pakistan to India in order to discover his real identity and fight against black market dealers, who are involved with terrorists to orchestrate massive attacks in the country.
Vettaiyan
Release date: October 2024
Language: Tamil
Directed: T. J. Gnanavel
Starring: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier
Sypnosis: The film follows a retired police officer as he fights against the system.
Pushpa 2: The Rule
Release date: December 6, 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Sypnosis: It is a sequel to the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise and the second installment in the Pushpa film series.
Kantara: Chapter 1
Release date: December 2024
Language: Kannada
Directed by: Rishab Shetty
Starring: Rishab Shetty
Sypnosis: It is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. Set during the reign of Kadambas of Banavasi.
[Read: Upcoming Telugu Movies]
Viduthalai Part 2
Release date: Expected in 2024
Director: Vetrimaaran
Language: Tamil
Starring: Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon
Sypnosis: It is a direct sequel to Viduthalai Part 1 (2023), which is adapted from Jeyamohan’s short story Thunaivan. The film follows Kumaresan, a constable, who is recruited to arrest Perumal, a teacher, and leader of a separatist group.
Kanguva
Release date: Expected in 2024
Language: Tamil
Director: Siva
Starring: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Anandaraj, Ravi Raghavendra, K. S. Ravikumar, B. S. Avinash
Sypnosis: A warrior in the 1678 dies due to a disease, in the present a girl does research on the disease which killed the warrior in 1678.
[Read: Upcoming Tamil Movies]
L2: Empuraan
Released date: 2024 (expected)
Language: Malayalam
Directed by: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Starring: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sai Kumar, Baiju Santhosh
Sypnosis: The journey of Stephen Nedumpilly and how he became Khureshi Ab’Ram, the leader of an international crime organization. It is the second installment in a planned trilogy, succeeding the 2019 film Lucifer.
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Release date: 2024 (expected)
Language: Tamil
Directed by: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Starring: Vikram, Ritu Varma, R. Parthiban, Radhika Sarathkumar, Simran, Vinayakan
Sypnosis: John, a covert operative, leads a team of elite professionals called “The Basement”, which has the sole intention of taking down terrorist organisations secretly without being bound by law and order.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Release date: 2024 (expected)
Language: Telugu
Directed by: Krish Jagarlamudi
Starring: Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhi Agerwal, Nora Fatehi, Vikramjeet Virk
Sypnosis: Set in the Mughal Era, outlaw Veera Mallu is tasked with the job of stealing the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals.
UI
Release date: 2024
Language: Kannada
Directed by: Upendra
Starring: Upendra, Reeshma Nanaiah, Murali Sharma, Sunny Leone, Nidhi Subbaiah, Sadhu Kokila, Murali Krishna, Indrajit Lankesh
Sypnosis: UI transcends language barriers as it addresses a global issue.
Vidaa Muyarchi
Release date: 2024
Language: Tamil
Directed by: Magizh Thirumeni
Starring: Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav
Sypnosis: A married couple’s trip takes an unsettling turn when the wife goes missing, prompting the husband’s frantic search while an unknown villain creates obstacles.
Bheema
Release date: 2024 (expected)
Language: Kannada
Directed by: Duniya Vijay
Starring: Duniya Vijay, Ashwini, Black Dragon Manju, Kalyani Raju, Gili Gili Chandru
Sypnosis: After causing a personal loss by his rivals, Bheema, a gangster, goes on a crusade to vanquish them.
[Read: Upcoming Kannada Movies]
Demonte Colony 2
Release date: 2024 (expected)
Language: Tamil
Directed by: R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Starring: Arulnithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Antti Jaaskelainen, Tsering Dorjee
Sypnosis: It is a direct sequel to the 2015 film Demonte Colony.
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