South Indian cinema presents a versatile combination of rich cultural heritage, unique storylines, captivating music, striking visual aesthetics, and powerful acting. With contributions from the major film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, every major release promises a diverse blend of genres. Let’s delve into the most anticipated South Indian films set to be released this September. 12 Must-watch South Indian Movies Coming This September Lucky Baskhar / Telugu Thriller / September 07, 2024 This action-thriller excels with Venky Atluri as director and writer. Led by Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, the movie stars Ayesha Khan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, P. Sai Kumar, and Hyper Aadi. Set in the 1980s, this film follows the life of an everyday man whose quest for wealth leads him to a banking career filled with enigmatic fortunes. Read more: Top 12 South Indian Films Releasing in July 2024 The produced credit goes to Sai Soujanya and S. Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments, Srikara Studios, and Fortune Four Cinema. Dhoom Dhaam / Telugu Comedy Drama / September 13, 2024 Crafted under the production of Ramkumar Maddineni under Friday Frameworks, this movie flourishes with Sai Kishore Macha as its director and Gopimohan as the writer. The story revolves around Kartikeya, the son of a wealthy real-estate mogul, who finds love with Suhana on a trip to Poland. Their relationship faces hurdles when Kartikeya learns that Suhana’s cousin is marrying his cousin. Amid past family tensions, Kartikeya must overcome humorous obstacles to win Suhana’s family's approval. ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ stars Chetan Maddineni, Hebah Patel, Sai Kumar, Vennela Kishore, Vinay Varma, Praveen, Vajja Venkata Giridhar, and Sivannarayana. Read more: Top 10 Bollywood Movies to Watch in July 2024: Thrillers, Dramas, and Comedies Unveiled Devara: Part 1 / Telugu Action / September 27, 2024 Directed and written by Koratala Siva, this film features N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Janhvi Kapoor in her Telugu debut. The star cast also includes Saif Ali Khan, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Meka Srikanth, and Murali Sharma. This grand action saga unfolds on picturesque coastal landscapes, depicting dramatic and emotionally intense events over various eras. It features the central hero as a savior who combats injustice and offers protection to the oppressed. Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts’ production oversight shapes this movie. Read more: July 2024 Amazon Prime Originals: Must-Watch Shows, Series, and Movies The Greatest of All Time / Tamil Sci-Fi / September 05, 2024 Also known by the abbreviation ‘GOAT’, this science fiction movie, produced by AGS Entertainment, thrives under the direction of Venkat Prabhu. Featuring Vijay in dual roles, ‘GOAT’ boasts an ensemble cast that includes Prabhu Deva, Prashanth, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Mohan, Vaibhav, Laila, Yugendran, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Premgi Amaren and Yogi Babu. In the movie, the resurgence of old secrets disrupts a specialized anti-terrorist unit, as hidden truths come to light and challenge their faith in one another. Read more: July 2024 Netflix English Originals: Top 10 Must-Watch Releases Thozhar CheGuevera / Tamil Action / September 20, 2024 Starring Sathyaraj in the lead role, helming this epic movie is none other than Alex AD. The supporting roles are played by Rajendran, Cool Suresh, Nanjil Sampath, Anish Edmond Prabhu, and the director himself. Edmond Prabhu also produced the film under the banner of Grey Magic Creations. Although the filmmaker has kept the plot under wraps, the recently released first look features glimpses of intense violence and action. Additionally, a song titled ‘Puratchi Thamizhan’, performed by Sathyaraj for the first time in his career has been unveiled. Meiyazhagan / Tamil Action / September 27, 2024 The title ‘Meiy Azhagan’ combines ‘Meiy’, meaning truth or body, with ‘Azhagan’, signifying beauty or truth. C. Prem Kumar’s meticulous directing and writing elevate the movie where Karthi takes on the lead role. While the full plot remains undisclosed, the director confirms that Karthi will portray a bull tamer in the film.  Read more: June 2024 Bollywood Buzz: 10 Most Hyped Hindi Film Releases The cast also includes Rajkiran, Arvind Swamy, Sriranjani, Sri Divya, Jayaprakash, Swathi Konde, Devadarshini, Saran Shakthi, Ilavarasu, and Karunakaran. Meiyazhagan is jointly produced by Jyothika and Suriya under 2D Entertainment.

South Indian movie releases are always a mega festive affair. The Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries have already started releasing teasers, trailers, and posters. Movie lovers are on a quest to enrich their watchlist across action, comedy, and thriller genres. Let’s get a sneak peek into the finest lineup of April 2024 releases. 12 Most-hyped South Indian Movies Set to Rock This April  Indian 2 | Tamil | April 11, 2024 This vigilante action film, directed by S. Shankar, serves as a sequel to "Indian" (1996). In this second installment, Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy, an aging freedom fighter turned vigilante who combats corruption. Senapathy returns to India from Hong Kong after discovering the ongoing corruption and injustice in the country through social media. ‘Indian 2’ boasts an ensemble cast including S. J. Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Kalidas Jayaram, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, and Gulshan Grover. The film was split into two parts, with the latter titled "Indian 3", shot simultaneously in the second half of 2023. Read more: March 2024 South Indian Films Line-up: Must-watch Releases Rathnam | Tamil | April 26, 2024 Directed and written by Hari, this action film was initially titled "Vishal 34", as it marks Vishal's 34th lead role. This project marks Vishal's third collaboration with Hari after "Thaamirabharani" (2007) and "Poojai" (2014). The lyric video of the first single, ‘Vaarai Rathnam’, offers a glimpse of an action-packed plot. In the video, Vishal was seen battling against goons in front of a deity's idol and displaying intense rage by beheading a man. This film presents Vishal in the titular role, alongside Priya Bhavani Shankar, Ramachandra Raju, Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Yogi Babu. The music and background score are composed by Devi Sri Prasad, marking his debut collaboration with Vishal. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals in March 2024: List of New Shows and Movies Train | Tamil | April 30, 2024 Under the directorial guidance and musical composition of Mysskin, the movie showcases the talents of Vijay Sethupathi and Dimple Hayati in leading roles. This film marks Sethupathi's second collaboration with director Mysskin, following an extended cameo role in the unreleased horror thriller 'Pisasu 2'. ‘Train’ is anticipated to be a gripping dark action thriller, with the narrative unfolding during a train journey. The ensemble cast includes Ira Dayanand, Bhavana, Yugi Sethu, Nassar, Vinay Rai, Babloo Prithviraj, Sampath Raj, KS Ravikumar, Thrigun Arun, Ganesh Venkatraman, Kaniha, Diya Seetipalli, Raichal Rabecca, Singam Puli, Sriranjani, and Ajay Rathnam. Family Star | Telugu | April 5, 2024 Directed and written by Parsuram Petla, the movie stars Vijay Devarakonda in the central role. This signifies the second creative venture shared between Vijay Deverakonda and Parsuram. Within the frames of 'Family Star', Vijay collaborates with Mrunal Thakur and Divyansha Kaushik, while Rashmika Mandanna graces the screen with a special cameo appearance. The storyline of this family-oriented film revolves around a working-class hero who is willing to resort to violence if his family faces any threat. Portrayed as a middle-class individual, he demonstrates his toughness by breaking beer bottles and confronting goons. Despite being a family man, he also exhibits frugality by expecting the girl to contribute to petrol expenses if he offers her a ride. Read more: Netflix English Originals Coming in March 2024 Sasivadane | Telugu | April 5, 2024 Directed and penned by Sai Mohan Ubbana, the romantic movies feature the dynamic pairing of Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad. ‘Sasivadane’ narrates the tale of Sasi and Raghava, traversing through the realms of love against the picturesque backdrop of Konaseema. The ensemble cast includes Rangasthalam Mahesh, Jabardasth Bobby, Sriman, Deepak Prince, and Praveen Yandamuri. Geethanjali Malli Vachindi | Telugu | April 11, 2024 Choreographer Shiva Turlapati makes his directorial debut with this horror-comedy film. Serving as the official sequel to Raj Kiran's 2014 movie ‘Geethanjali’, it also commemorates the 50th film for its female lead, Anjali. The movie also stars Srinivas Reddy, Satya, Satyam Rajesh, Ravi Shankar, Shakalaka Shankar, Mohammad Ali, and Brahmaji. To provide a sneak peek into the film's theme and storyline, the 'Geethanjali Malli Vachindi' team selected the Begumpet graveyard in Hyderabad for the teaser launch. Read more: February 2024 Amazon Prime Originals: Most-Hyped Shows, Series, and Movies

As a new month is approaching, fans of South Indian movies are waiting to watch a variety of films from the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. Like every month, in November 2023, the action, music, and drama are set to hit the screens. Now, get ready to be entranced, as this sneak peek unveils the 12 most anticipated South Indian movies releasing in November 2023. Top 12 Most Hyped South Indian Films Coming This November  Maa Oori Polimera 2 | Telugu | November 2, 2023 Maa Oori Polimera, the enigmatic thriller that enthralled audiences back in 2021, is set to return with a highly anticipated sequel. The original film was steeped in mysticism, superstitions, and a series of perplexing deaths. This second part promises to venture even deeper into the world of ancient superstitions and sorcery. This time, the story follows a police officer who delves into the connection between a string of gruesome murders in Mahabubnagar and the domain of black magic. Accompanied by an archaeologist, they set out to unravel the mysteries surrounding the village temple. Read more: After death threats, Shah Rukh to get beefed up security Key cast members, including Satyam Rajesh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Getup Srinu, Baladitya, Chilam Sheenu, and Ravi Vermal, reprise their roles in this sequel. Dr. Anil Viswanath, who also directed the movie, penned the screenplay and dialogues. Adding an eerie and atmospheric dimension to the storyline, the music is composed by Gnani. Cinematography is handled by Kushedar Ramesh Reddy, while Sree Vara takes on the role of the editor. The film's producer is Gowr Kriesna under Shree Krishna Creations. Aadikeshava | Telugu | November 10, 2023 Directed by debutant director Srikanth N Reddy, Aadikeshava features a musical score by G V Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Dudly. Bankrolled by Sithara Entertainments, the cinema will be brought to life on the edit table by National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli. Aadikeshava will uncover the world of Rudra, portrayed by Panja Vaisshnav Tej, as he fearlessly takes on goons at a Shiva temple. With Sreeleela in the lead female role, Joju George and Aparna Das play supporting roles. Read more: Khufiya: All eyes on Badhon Mangalavaram | Telugu | November 17, 2023 Acclaimed director Ajay Bhupathi, known for hits like 'RX 100' and 'Maha Samudram,' is ready to captivate audiences again with Mangalavaram. This highly anticipated film features the talented Payal Rajput in the lead role. What sets this film apart is its versions in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Described as a rustic action thriller, the cinema offers a unique rural backdrop for the storyline. Mangalavaram boasts an ensemble cast, including Payal Rajput, Shree Tej, Chaitanya Krishna, Ajay Ghosh, and Laxman. The cinematography is done by Dasarathi Shivendra, with music composed by B. Ajanish Loknath. Editing by Madhav Kumar Gullapally ensures a seamless flow of the story. Read more: English Language Netflix Originals Coming in October 2023 Jigarthanda DoubleX | Tamil | November 10, 2023 Also known as Jigarthanda 2, this action comedy film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film is produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Alankar Pandian, and S. Kathiresan. A seqel to the 2014 hit Jigarthanda, it stars Raghava Lawrence and S. J. Suryah in lead roles. The plot centers around a filmmaker who collaborates with a dreaded gangster to make a western movies. Santhosh Narayanan has contributed for the soundtrack and background score. The cinematography and editing are handled by S. Thirunavukkarasu and Shafique Mohamed Ali respectively. This film will also be released in Telugu and Hindi versions. Read more: Bongo BD to release South Indian comedy movie 'F2: Fun and Frustration' with Bengali version this week Japan | Tamil | November 12, 2023 This crime comedy-thriller film was written and directed by Raju Murugan. Produced by S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures, the cinema stars Karthi and Anu Emmanuel in lead roles. Apart from Tamil, this film’s dubbed versions in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada are also scheduled for release. Japan, a notorious maestro of theft, orchestrates the heist of jewels valued at ₹200 crore from an upscale jewelry store. Thus, it set the stage for a high-stakes cat-and-mouse pursuit by the relentless police force. G. V. Prakash Kumar is the music composer, with Ravi Varman handling the cinematography and Philomin Raj taking on the editing. Read more: Top 12 Most Anticipated South Indian Films Releasing in October 2023 Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | November 24, 2023 Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam is an action spy film made under the direction of Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film features Vikram, Ritu Varma, Vinayakan, R. Parthiban, Simran, and Radhika Sarathkumar in prominent roles. The movie's music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, with editing by Praveen Antony. The cinematography section was jointly looked after by Manoj Paramahamsa, Jomon T. John, and Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran. The story revolves around a New York City-based undercover operative and his team on a secret mission to find their missing team leader. Read more: Bongo BD presents heartwarming love story of two nameless tourists in "Hello Stranger"