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
Yuva
Release date: 28 March 2024
Language: Kannada
Directed by: Santhosh Ananddram
Starring: Yuva Rajkumar, Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sundeep Malani
Tillu Square
Release date: 29 March 2024
Language: Telugu
Director: Mallik Ram
Starring: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Anupama Parameswaran
Sypnosis: It is the sequel to the 2022 film DJ Tillu.
Family Star
Genre: Family, Drama
Original Language: Telugu
Release date: April 5, 2024
Directed by: Parasuram
Starring: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Divyansha Kaushik
The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham)
Release date: 10 April 2024
Languages: Arabic, Malayalam
Directed by: Blessy
Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Amala Paul, Rik Aby, Talib al Balushi
Sypnosis: It is an adaptation of the 2008 Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, which is based on a true incident.
Indian 2
Release date: 11 April 2024 (expected)
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.
[Read: Most Anticipated Telugu Movies of 2024]
Thangalaan
Release date: Expeted in April
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.
[Read: Most Anticipated Tamil Movies of 2024]
Kalki 2898 – A.D
Release date: 9 May 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.
Double iSmart
Release date: 14 June 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.
Pushpa 2: The Rule
Release date: 15 August 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.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (Surya’s Saturday)
Release date: 29 August 2024
Original language: Telugu
Dubbed in: Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada
Directed by Vivek Athreya
Starring: Nani, S. J. Suryah and Priyanka Arul Mohan.
OG (They Call Him OG)
Release date: 27 September 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.
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
Devara: Part 1
Release date: October 10, 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.
[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.
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.
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]
Kantara: Chapter 1
Release date: 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.
Release date: 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.
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