Top 10 Upcoming South Indian Movies In 2024: From Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' to Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa 2', the audience is eagerly anticipating the release of south Indian films featuring some of the superstars of the industry. From sci-fi adventures to action-packed thrillers and historical dramas, the south film industry is all set to rule the box-office with these releases.
Here's taking a look at the top 10 upcoming south Indian movies in 2024:
Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan
Kalki 2898 AD is a mythological science fiction film in Telugu, written and directed by Nag Ashwin. Produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies, the movie stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Pasupathy. It was shot in both Telugu and Hindi.
The film is set in the year 2898 AD in a future dystopian world filled with sin and disaster. The story follows Kalki, a modern-day avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is brought to life by the invocation of Ashwatthama. Kalki's mission is to protect the world from his enemy, Kaali, using advanced technology, armor, and weapons.
'Kalki 2898 AD' combines mythological themes with science fiction, creating an exciting and visually impressive story. With its amazing cast and unique plot, it promises to be a standout film in South Indian cinema.
Kanguva: Suriya, Bobby Deol
Kanguva is a Tamil historical fantasy drama written and directed by Siruthai Siva. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, with Bollywood actress Disha Patani, comedian Yogi Babu, Bollywood actor Bobby Deol as the main antagonist along with many others in supporting roles.
The soundtrack and background score for 'Kanguva' are composed by rockstar Devi Sri Prasad. Vetri Palanisamy is in charge of cinematography, while the editing is handled by Nishad Yusuf. The film is produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja, Vamsi, and Telugu producer Pramod under the banners of Studio Green and UV Creations. 'Kanguva' will be released as a pan-Indian film in ten different languages in 3D, distributed by Studio Green.
Pushpa 2 The Rule: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil
Pushpa 2: The Rule is a pan-Indian action crime thriller written and directed by Sukumar. The film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles, with Sunil, Sai Pallavi, Prakash Raj, and others in supporting roles. The movie also features a striking cameo appearance by Mohanlal.
The soundtrack and background music are composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The cinematography is by Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, while the editing is handled by Ruben Serve and Karthika Srinivas. The principal fight scenes in the movie are directed by Ram Laxman, Peter Hein, and Dragon Prakash. The lyrics for the film's songs are written by Chandra Bose.
Kantara A Legend Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty, Saptami Gawda
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is an action thriller movie in Kannada, written and directed by Rishab Shetty. The film stars Rishab Shetty and Sapthami Gowda in the main lead roles. The music is composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, while the cinematography is done by Arvind S Kashyap, and editing is handled by Pratheek Shetty. The film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films.
Kantara 2 serves as a prequel to the blockbuster movie Kantara.
Turbo: Mammootty
Turbo is a Malayalam movie directed by Vysakh, featuring actor Mammootty in the lead role. The film was written by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced under the banner of Mammotty Kampany. It marks the third collaboration between Mammootty and Vyshakh, following their successful collaborations on "Pokkiri Raja" and "Madhura Raja."
Shameer Muhammed is responsible for editing the film, while the music is composed by Justin Varghese. Reports suggest that renowned Kannada actor Raj B Shetty will also be seen in a lead role in 'Turbo.' Additionally, the movie marks the debut of Telugu comedian Sunil in Malayalam cinema.
The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT): Vijay
The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) is an upcoming Indian Tamil action film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film stars Vijay and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles, with a star-studded supporting cast including Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Yogi Babu, Ajmal Ameer, Laila, Jayaram, Premgi, Mohan, and Vaibhav Reddy.
AGS Entertainment, under the production of Archana Kalpathi, Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, and Kalpathi S Suresh, is bringing this highly anticipated film to the big screen. The music for 'GOAT' is composed by the talented Yuvan Shankar Raja.
The film is scheduled for release in theaters on July 31, 2024. With its stellar cast and promising storyline, 'The Greatest Of All Time' is set to be a must-watch for Tamil cinema enthusiasts.
Game Changer: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani
Game Changer is an action entertainer directed by Shankar, featuring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. The movie also stars Anjali, Samuthirakani, S J Surya, Srikanth, and Sunil in supporting roles. The music for the film is composed by S Thaman, while the cinematography is handled by S Thirunavukkarasu, and editing is done by Shameer Muhammed.
Produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, 'Game Changer' holds special significance as it marks the 50th film under their home production banner.
Devara: NTR Jr, Janhvi Kapoor
Devara is a romantic action entertainer written and directed by Koratala Siva. It is jointly produced by Sudhakar Mikkilineni and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The movie stars Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Prakash Raj in the main lead roles. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the film.
Indian 2: Kamal Haasan, Kajal Aggarwal
Indian 2 is a Tamil action drama directed by Shankar. Kamal Haasan collaborates with the acclaimed filmmaker Shankar after a considerable hiatus to create a sequel to their 1996 blockbuster, 'Indian.' The official announcement of the movie was made by Kamal Haasan during the grand finale of Bigg Boss Tamil. Indian 2 is a bilingual movie, produced in both Tamil and Telugu languages. Kajal Aggarwal plays the female lead role in the film.
L2 Empuraan: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas
L2: Empuraan is a Malayalam movie directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film features a stellar cast including Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj, Tovino Thomas, and Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead roles.
Written by Murali Gopy, L2: Empuraan serves as a sequel to Prithviraj's directorial debut, 'Lucifer.' The film is set to be made on a total budget of Rs 400 crore and marks the third collaboration between Mohanlal and Sukumaran after 'Bro Daddy' and 'Lucifer.'