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After delivering big blockbusters in 2024 such as Leo, Jailer and Salaar: Part 1-Ceasefire, the South Indian film industry is ready to deliver chartbusters again in the year ahead. Here are some films that have moviegoers and fans excited
The Mahesh Babu-starrer is likely to focus on the king of the underworld of city as he falls in love with a journalist working to expose the illegal activities in the city. The film also features Sreeleela, Ramya Krishnan, Jagapathi Babu and Ashish Vidyarthi in lead roles. Guntur Kaaram is scheduled to release in theatres on January 12, 2024.
The film, which features Rajinikanth or Thalaiva in an extended cameo appearance, is a sports drama directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Lal Salaaam features Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in lead roles. The film is scheduled to clash with Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram on January 12, 2024.
Helmed by Kaala director Pa Ranjith, the film is based on the true events of the lives of mine workers in Karnataka's Kolar Gold Fields. The film features Chiyaan Vikram, Parvathy, Malavika Mohanan, and Pasupathy in significant roles. Thangalaan is slated to be a Republic Day 2024 release.
Led ably by Dhanush, the film is set in 1930s-40s British India and focuses on an outlaw called Miller who engages in loots and other crimes. The cast roster includes Shiva Rajkumar, Sundeep Kishan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, and Nassar. The film is scheduled to be a Pongal 2024 release.
Set against the coastal lands, Devara: Part 1 marks Janhvi Kapoor's debut in Telugu film industry opposite RRR star Jr NTR. The film also features Saif Ali Khan, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to release on April 5, 2024.
Helmed by Robot director S Shankar, Indian 2 is a sequel to the 1996 Kamal Haasan-starrer Indian. The film focuses on Senapathy who returns to India from Hong Kong after getting to know about the corruption and injustice in the country through social media. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on April 12, 2024.
Starring Suriya in the lead role, Kanguva is a fictional story set in an imaginary world with strong historical references and facts. The film marks the Tamil industry debuts of Disha Patani and Bobby Deol respectively. Kanguva or Kanguva: A Mighty Valiant Saga is likely to hit theatres in early 2024.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the epic science fiction dystopian film focuses on a modern-day avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. The film stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani in significant roles. Kalki 2898 AD is scheduled to hit theatres in the summer of 2024.