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Not just Bollywood, 2023 also saw big hits from the South Indian film industry. From Prabhas-led Salaar to Rajinikanth's Jailer and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, here are the films from down south that struck a chord with the audiences
Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film focuses on two friends who turn arch rivals due to unforeseen circumstances. The film features Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan and Jagapathi Babu in significant roles. Salaar is currently running in theatres and is likely to be released on Netflix for digital streaming.
The Nelson Dilipkumar-directorial focuses on a retired jailer who embarks on a manhunt to zero down on his son's killers. The film stars Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff and Vinayakan in lead roles. The film was an instant hit at the box office as it made Rs 348.55 crore in India and Rs 605 crore worldwide.
The film focuses on a mild-mannered cafe owner in Kashmir, who becomes a local hero after he fights against a gang of thugs. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial featrues Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Sarja in significant roles. Leo was a blockbuster at the box office as it made Rs 340.50 crore in India and Rs 605.25 crore worldwide.
Directed by H Vinoth, the movie focuses on a mysterious mastermind and his team who commit a bank heist to find the people's money looted by corporates. The film features Thala Ajith, Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani and John Kokken in pivotal roles. Thunivu raked in Rs 121.87 crore in India and Rs 200 crore worldwide.
The Mani Ratnam-directorial focuses on Arulmozhi Varman's journey to become Rajaraja I, the greatest ruler of the Chola empire. Ponniyin Selvan 2 features Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. The movie made Rs 181.96 crore at the India box office and Rs 344.63 crore worldwide.
Directed by KS Ravindra, the movie focuses on a smuggler who accepts a request from a police officer in order to use it to his personal advantage. Waltair Veerayya features Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, and Bobby Simha in key roles. The film was a superhit at the box office as it minted Rs 161.06 crore domestically and Rs 219 crore worldwide.
The Srikanth Odela-directorial is set against the backdrop of the Singareni coal mines in Telangana. The film features Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Shine Tom Chacko and Samuthirakani in significant roles. Dasara raked in Rs 96.50 crore at the India box office and Rs 118.50 crore globally.
The movie focuses on Vijay Rajendran, a happy to-go lucky man whose life changes after his father becomes terminally ill. The film, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, features Thalapathy Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, R Sarathkumar and Prakash Raj in prominent roles. Varisu was declared a superhit at the box office as the film made Rs 178.14 crore in India and Rs 297.55 crore worldwide.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna-led Pushpa 2, Rishab Shetty's Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1, Ram Charan's Game Changer, Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD, Jr NTR and Janhavi Kapoor-starrer Devara: Part 1, Suriya's Kanguva, and Chiyaan Vikram's Thangalaan are among some of the south Indian movie releases that moviegoers can look forward to in 2024.