12 Must-watch South Indian Films Releasing in December 2023

November 28, 2023, 03:30 PM
by Kawser Md Sayem

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Publish- November 28, 2023, 03:30 PM
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12 Must-watch South Indian Films Releasing in December 2023

Most Anticipated Telugu and Tamil Movies Coming in December 2023

The end of the year is already here. The cinematic realms of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada promise to illuminate the silver screen. New directors and actors are also joining the ranks of the famous ones to add to this year-end movie season. This article presents a curated selection of 12 must-watch South Indian films releasing in December 2023.

12 Most Hyped South Indian Movies Coming in December 2023

Hi Nanna | Telugu | December 7, 2023

The debutant director Shouryuv is coming up with this romantic family drama written by himself. This co-production of Mohan Cherukuri (CVM), Murthy K. S. under Vyra Entertainments, and Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala, stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur.

The storyline follows Nana, a young woman struggling to find her place in the world, who discovers self-worth and love with the help of Nani.

Hesham Abdul Wahab composed the music, Sanu Varghese handled the cinematography, and Praveen Anthony did all the edits.

Gangs of Godavari | Telugu | December 8, 2023

Krishna Chaitanya directs the action and history film, with Sai Soujanya and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi producing. Fortune Four Cinemas, Sithara Entertainments, and Srikara Studios are behind the production.

The cast includes Vishwak Sen, Anjali, Neha Shetty, Nassar from Baahubali, Sai Kumar, and Goparaju Ramana, with Nora Fatehi in a special appearance.

The storyline delves into the sand and water mafia in the 1980s Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh.

Yuvan Shankar Raja handles the music, Anith Madhadi works on cinematography, and Navin Nooli takes charge of editing.

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Telugu | December 22, 2023

This much-anticipated action thriller is written and directed by Prashanth Neel, with Vijay Kiragandur as the producer. The film features Prabhas in the lead role, supported by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Tinnu Anand, Jagapathi Babu, Easwari Rao, Ramachandra Raju, and Sriya Reddy.

The story revolves around a gang leader fulfilling a promise to his dying friend by confronting other criminal gangs.

Ravi Basrur took care of the sound and music, and Bhuvan Gowda handled the cinematography. Salaar will be released in Telugu, along with dubbed versions in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi.

Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Tamil | December 1, 2023

In his directorial debut, Nilesh Krishnaa brings forth this drama jointly bankrolled by Jatin Sethi and R. Ravindran under Zee Studios, Trident Arts, and Naad SStudios. The lead cast includes Nayanthara, Jai, Sathyaraj, K. S. Ravikumar, Redin Kingsley, and Renuka.

The narrative revolves around a girl born into an orthodox family aspiring to become India's premier chef, challenging conventions to realize her dream.

Thaman S composes the score, Sathyan Sooryan supervises the cinematography, and Praveen Anthony oversees editing.

Parking | Tamil | December 1, 2023

Directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan, "Parking" unravels the mystery of daily parking woes, depicting the search for parking spaces around apartments and streets.

The cast features Harish Kalyan, Indhuja Ravichandran, Prathana Nathan, MS Baskar, Ilavarasu, and Rama Rajendra. Sam CS provides the music, and the film is a production of Passion Studios and Soldiers' Factory.

Jiju Sunny manages cinematography, while Philomin Raj takes on the editing duties.

Conjuring Kannappan | Tamil | December 8, 2023

Helmed by Selvinraj Xavier, this horror comedy features a star-studded cast, including Sathish, Regina Cassandra, Nasser, VTV Ganesh, Saranya Ponvannan, Anand Raj, Namo Narayana, Elli AvrRam, Redin Kingsley, Jason Shah, Benedict Garrett, and Adithya Kathir.

Conjuring Kannappan narrates the story of a man experiencing visions of ghosts in the isolated bungalow he recently moved into with his family. The plot encompasses dreams, death, and the protagonist finding himself trapped in a ghostly dreamscape.

The horror comedy is bankrolled by AGS productions. Yuvan Shankar Raja handles the music, and S Yuva is the cinematographer.

Most Anticipated Malayalam and Kannada Movies Coming in December 2023

Antony | Malayalam | December 1, 2023

This action drama film, written by Rajesh Varma, was made under the direction of Joshiy. The film stars Joju George, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nyla Usha, and Chemban Vinod Jose. It marks the second collaboration between Joju George and Joshiy.

The movie's story delves into emotionally charged family relationships, exploring themes that run deeper than blood. The narrative centers around the enigmatic character, Antony, and his close-knit group of friends.

Jakes Bejoy composed the music, while Renadive and Shyam Sasidharan handled cinematography and editing, respectively. Einstin Zac Paul holds the role of producer, acknowledged under his Einstin Media label.

Cheena Trophy | Malayalam | December 8, 2023

Written and directed by Anil Lal, this comedy film marks his directorial debut. Produced by Ashlin Mary Joy, Anoop Mohan, and Lijo Ulahannan under the banner of Presidential Movies Private Limited, the movie tells the story of a farmer facing various challenges.

The movie cast includes Dhyan Sreenivasan, Kenti Sirdo, Chef Pillai, Johnny Anthony, Jaffer Idukki, Sudheesh, Devika Ramesh, Sunil Babu, KPAC Leela, Ponnamma Babu, Narayanan Kutty, and Jordi Poonjar.

Santosh Anima administers the cinematography, and Ranjan Abraham is the editor of Cheena Trophy. Sooraj Santhosh and Varkey compose the film's music.

Rajni | Malayalam | December 8, 2023

This bilingual thriller film, written and directed by debutant Vinil Scariah Varghese, is titled "Aval Peyar Rajni" in Tamil.

Rajni revolves around a protagonist, played by Kalidas Jayaram, who becomes involved in a complex case investigated by police officers. The cast includes Namitha Pramod, Reba Monica John, Karunakaran, Saiju Kurup, Shaun Romy, and Ashwin Kumar.

Bankrolled by Sreejith KS and Blessy Sreejith’s Navarasa Films, the composition is made by the band 4 Musics. RR Vishnu handles the cinematography, and Deepu James is the editor.

Kaiva | Kannada | December 8, 2023

This Jayathirtha-directed movie features Dhanveerrah and Megha Shetty in the lead roles. Kaiva is produced by Ravindra Kumar under the Abhuvanas Creations banner. The movie includes an ensemble cast, with five directors- Dinakar Thoogudeepa, Ramesh Indira, Giriraj BM, Nanda Kumar, and Raghu Shivamoga- playing roles.

Set in 1983 against the backdrop of Karaga Utsav, the period drama incorporates elements of crime and love based on a real incident.

Ajaneesh Lokanth is the composer, and Nagendra Prasad pens the song lyrics. KM Prakash is in charge of editing, and Jayaram Karthik plays a pivotal role.

Martin | Kannada | December 22, 2023

This A. P. Arjun-directed action thriller is based on a story written by Arjun Sarja. The movie is produced by Uday K. Mehta and features Dhruva Sarja, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Nikitin Dheer, Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar, and Anveshi Jain.

The premise centers on Arjun's journey from Pakistan to India to discover his real identity and fight against black-market dealers involved with terrorists orchestrating massive attacks in the country.

Mani Sharma composed the soundtrack album, while Ravi Basrur handled the background score. Martin is set to release with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Yuva | Kannada | December 22, 2023

This Vijay Kiragandur production under the banner of Hombale Films is helmed by Santhosh Ananddram. The action drama marks the fourth collaboration between Santhosh Ananddram and Hombale Films.

Yuva stars Yuva Rajkumar in his debut, along with Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, and Prakash Raj in supporting roles. The narrative focuses on human relationships, incorporating action sequences and powerful storytelling.

Shreesha Kuduvalli handles cinematography, Deepu. S. Kumar is the editor, and B. Ajaneesh Loknath, known for "Kantara," is responsible for the composition.

Final Words

Among these films, Salaar- Ceasefire, Hi Nanna, and Gangs of Godavari stand tall as high-budget creations. Martin and Antony generate substantial hype in the Kannada and Malayalam industries respectively. Annapoorani is representing the Tamil industry in such a way that could lead to the possibility of sequels in the coming years.

On the whole, the above-mentioned 12 most hyped South Indian movies are expected to entertain film fans. Some of these films may be blockbusters while some others will touch the hearts of millions of fans.