New Delhi: From Kalki 2898 AD to Pushpa 2: The Rule, fans have been eagerly awaiting this year’s South Indian film releases. Notably, Bollywood actors like Saif Ali Khan will make their regional-language debuts, while stars such as Disha Patani, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone will return to Telugu and Tamil cinema in prominent roles. Here’s a list of upcoming South Indian movies set to release in 2024.

1. Kalki 2898 AD

Release Date: 27 June 2024

The highly anticipated Kalki 2898 AD will hit theatres on 27 June 2024. This Telugu film features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, Kamal Haasan, and Pasupathy. Set in the year 2898 AD, the movie follows the story of Kalki, a modern-day avatar of Lord Vishnu, blending mythology with science fiction to create a captivating dystopian world.

2. Indian 2

Release Date: 12 July 2024

Indian 2, the Tamil-language sequel to the 1996 film Indian, stars Kamal Haasan as Senapathy, an ageing freedom fighter turned vigilante fighting corruption. The film’s lengthy final cut of six hours has been split into two parts, with Indian 3 set to release in 2025. The ensemble cast includes Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, SJ Surya, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, Vivek, Bhavani Shankar, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani, and Nedumudi Venu.

3. The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)

Release Date: 31 July 2024

The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), a Tamil-language science-fiction movie, is set to release on 31 July 2024. Starring Vijay in a dual role, the film also features Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Vaibhav, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sneha, Mohan Lal, and Jayaram. Actress Trisha is reported to have a special item number in the movie.

4. Devara Part 1

Release Date: 27 September 2024

Devara Part 1, the first instalment of a two-part film, stars NTR Rao Jr, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, and Shruthi Marathe. This film marks NTR Jr’s 30th movie in his career spanning over two decades. The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography by R Rathnavelu and editing by A Sreekar Prasad.

5. Game Changer

Release Date: October 2024

Game Changer, set to release in October 2024, stars Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Jayaram, Sunil, Samuthirakani, and Nassar. The movie, filmed across locations like Hyderabad, New Zealand, Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, and Chandigarh, features Ram Charan as Ram Nandan and Kiara Advani as Deepika.

6. Vidaa Muyarchi

Release Date: 31 October 2024

Vidaa Muyarchi is a Tamil action thriller slated for release on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali. The soundtrack is by Anirudh Ravichander. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, and Arav. This marks the fifth collaboration between Ajith and Trisha. Netflix has acquired digital streaming rights, with satellite rights going to Sun TV.

7. Pushpa 2: The Rule

Release Date: 6 December 2024