South Indian cinema has been captivating audiences worldwide with its unique storytelling, colorful visuals, and talented actors. As we eagerly await the future of this industry, 2024 seems to be a promising year with a plethora of highly anticipated movies lined up for release. From big-budget blockbusters to thought-provoking indie films, there’s something for every movie lover to look forward to. So mark your calendars and get ready to be entertained by the most anticipated South Indian movies of 2024!
Pushpa 2: The Rule
The first part was one of the most profitable films in 2021, causing excitement among fans for the follow-up. Director Sukumar had previously declared that the movie would be split into two parts, ensuring its potential for triumph. Featuring Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasi, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Jagapathi Babu, and Prakash Raj, this South Indian film is scheduled to debut on August 15th, 2024.
Thangalaan
The upcoming Tamil movie, directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja, is a historical action drama. It features a star-studded cast including Vikram, Pasupathy, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, and Harikrishnan Anbudurai. This highly anticipated South Indian film has been a topic of much discussion in 2024. It is scheduled to be released on 26 January 2024 under the title Thangalaan, although it was initially known as Chiyaan 61 – representing Vikram’s 61st lead role. The story takes place during British rule in India and follows the journey of a tribal leader named Thangalaan who fights against the oppressive British forces trying to take over his land for gold mining purposes.
Devara-1
A highly anticipated action-packed movie from South India, set to be released in 2024, features a star-studded cast including N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan as the villain. Director Koratala Siva previously announced that the film will be divided into two parts, with the first installment hitting theaters on April 5th, 2024. The movie will be available in multiple languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada – making it one of the most ambitious pan-India projects to date. Siva explained that the decision to split the film was necessary in order to do justice to its epic story, well-developed characters, and powerful emotions.
Kanguva
With a budget of over 300 crore rupees, this upcoming Suriya film is set to be another high-budget production from the South Indian film industry. Directed by Siva, the Tamil period action drama stars Suriya, Disha Patani, and Bobby Deol. Other than them, Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Anandaraj, Ravi Raghavendra, K. S. Ravikumar, and B. S. Avinash is the other cast member. Originally announced in April 2019, the film was delayed due to director Siva’s involvement in Rajinikanth’s 168th film, Annaatthe. The release date for this highly anticipated movie is set for April 11th, 2024.
Kalki 2898 AD
Come January 2024, everyone will be eagerly anticipating the release of Kalki 2898 AD, with all the hype surrounding the movie. This highly-anticipated science fiction dystopian film, written and directed by Nag Ashwin, was originally known as Project K. Boasting a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Dulquer Salman, Pasupathy, and Saswata Chatterjee, the movie has a massive budget of INR 600 crore. Shot in a futuristic set at Ramoji Film City, it is being produced in both Telugu and Hindi languages simultaneously.
In conclusion, the South Indian film industry continues to prosper and showcase its immense talent with the release of top upcoming movies in 2024. With diverse storylines, talented casts, and innovative techniques, these films are likely to capture the hearts of audiences not just within the region but also globally.
