The South Indian film industry, renowned for its bold storytelling and diverse genres, is gearing up for a thrilling November 2024. With a lineup of star-studded releases in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, fans can expect everything from gripping thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, action-packed spectacles, and mind-bending fantasy films. As excitement builds, here’s a look at the top South Indian films set to take over cinemas this November.
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Jathara / Telugu Thriller / November 8, 2024
In this thriller, Sathish Babu Ratakonda makes his acting debut, starring in dual roles while directing the film and crafting its script. Navachethan Reddy, Naresh Paruchuri, Raman Goud, and Dinesh Vadduri joined him in the screenplay.
The additional cast includes Deeya Raj, Mahaboob Pasha Shaik, Galla Manjunath, Srinivas Reddy, Battula Lakshmi, and Gopal Reddy.
Bankrolled by Radhakrishnaa Production Company, the adventure film intricately weaves together themes of betrayal, revenge, divine intervention, and folklore. All set against a dark backdrop in the 19th century as it explores mortal actions and celestial forces that shape destinies.
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Matka / Telugu Periodic Drama / November 14, 2024
Spanning the years 1958 to 1982, the drama delves into the Matka gambling scams that shook the nation during the 20th century. Karuna Kumar’s writing and directing bring the drama film to vibrant life.
Starring Varun Tej and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles, this period drama marks Nora Fatehi in her Telugu cinema debut. Saloni Aswani, P. Ravi Shankar, Kishore, Naveen Chandra, and Ajay Ghosh round out the supporting cast.
The film’s production is spearheaded by Rajani Talluri and Vijender Reddy Teegala, under SRT Entertainments and Vyra Entertainments, respectively.
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Mechanic Rocky / Telugu Action Comedy / November 22, 2024
Written and directed by Ravi Teja Mullapudi, this comedy film serves as his directorial debut.
Vishwak Sen takes on the titular role while Meenakshi Chaudhary and Shraddha Srinath are featured as the female leads. The supporting roles are played by Sunil, Naresh, Hyper Aadi, Harsha Vardhan, Harsha Chemudu, and Raghu Ram.
The movie follows a mechanic who finds his life upended when a notorious villain’s car unexpectedly arrives at his garage for repairs.
The movie boasts production by Ram Talluri under the banner of SRT Entertainments.
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Kanguva / Tamil Fantasy Action / November 14, 2024
Produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, this fantasy movie thrives under the direction of Siva who also crafts the story along with Adhi Narayana.
Jointly screenplay by Adhi Narayana and Madhan Karky, the action film stars Suriya in dual roles. The other key cast members are Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, Natarajan Subramaniam, Redin Kingsley, K. S. Ravikumar, Anandaraj, and Kovai Sarala.
Kanguva unfolds as an epic saga that juxtaposes the bravery of ancient heroes with the indomitable spirit of contemporary warriors. The storyline centers on the ancient struggle of a warrior fighting to protect his people a millennium ago with the enigmatic quest of a shadowy detective in the present.
Phoenix / Tamil Action / November 14, 2024
Also titled ‘Veezhaan’, the action film features Surya, son of Vijay Sethupathi, in the lead role. Accompanying him are Harish Uthaman and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in pivotal roles.
Besides writing, the action choreographer Anl Arasu made his directorial debut with this movie.
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Bankrolled by Brave Man Pictures, the film follows the journey of a professional boxer whose life takes a dramatic turn when he is incarcerated. Amidst his struggles in prison, the boxer remains focused on his sport, unaware that a group is secretly plotting his daring escape.
Eleven / Tamil and Telugu Thriller / November 15, 2024
Flourished with Lokkesh Ajls as the director and writer, this bilingual thriller revolves around a dedicated cop determined to crack an unsolved murder case.
The mystery thriller stars Naveen Chandra in the lead role opposite Reyaa Hari who also produced the movie along with Ajmal Khan under the AR Entertainment banner.
The supporting cast includes Shashank, Dileepan, Abhirami, Riythvika, Arjai, Ravi Varma, Kireeti Damaraju, and Aadukalam Naren.
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I Am Kathalan / Malayalam Comedy Thriller / November 7, 2024
Screenplay by Sajin Cherukayil, this comedy-drama excels with Girish A. D. as its director.
In this Sci-fi thriller, a man devises increasingly absurd plans to win back his ex-girlfriend over the internet, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures.
The thriller movie features Naslen K. Gafoor, Dileesh Pothan, Lijomol Jose, Anshima Anilkumar, Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Vasudeva, Vineeth Viswam, and Arjun K in key roles.
‘I Am Kathalan’ makes its way to theaters courtesy of producers Dr. Paul Varghese, Krishnamoorthy, Gokulam Gopalan, and Tinu Thomas.
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Anpodu Kanmani / Malayalam Comedy / November 8, 2024
Helmed by Liju Thomaz, this comedy film draws its title from the beloved ‘Kanmani Anbodu’ song by actor Kamal Haasan, inspired by the 1991 classic ‘Gunaa’.
Credit for producing this movie, screenwritten by Aneesh Koduvally, goes to Vipin Pavithran under Creative Fish.
Anpodu Kanmani delivers a clever and thought-provoking look at a newlywed couple as they navigate the pressures of traditional values and societal expectations.
The cast includes Anagha Narayanan, Arjun Ashokan, Johny Antony, Unniraja, Altaf, Navas Vallikkunnu, Mridul Nair, and Mala Parvathy.
Anand Sreebala / Malayalam Mystery Thriller / November 15, 2024
Featuring Arjun Ashokan and Aparna Das in the titular roles, this mystery thriller marks the directorial debut of Vishnu Vinay.
The mystery movie also stars Sangita Madhavan Nair, Abin K, Malavika Manoj, Saiju Kurup, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Siddique in pivotal roles.
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The film’s plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Merin Joy, a case that had been closed by the police but is suddenly reopened six months later.
Written by Abhilash Pillai, this thriller is produced by Kavya Film Company and Aan Mega Media.
VIP-Vengeance in Progress / Kannada Crime Thriller / November 1, 2024
Crafted on a non-linear storytelling style, this crime movie is brought to fruition by director Brahmanand Reddy.
Bankrolled by Kalasrushti Productions, the narrative reveals the protagonist’s complex character, showcasing him in contrasting shades that highlight his inner struggles.
Taking center stage, Vasishta Simha and Thejaswini Sharma star as the key characters.
The supporting cast includes Balarajwadi, Sunil Puranik, Sparsha Rekha, and Afzal.
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Bhairathi Ranagal / Kannada Action / November 15, 2024
Following the 2017 film ‘Mufti’, this neo-noir movie, serving as both a sequel and prequel, is shaped by the directing and writing of Narthan.
Shiva Rajkumar and Rahul Bose take on the lead roles, while Devaraj, Rukmini Vasanth, Chaya Singh, Vasishta N. Simha, Madhu Guruswamy, Babu Hirannaiah, and Shabeer Kallarakkal round out the additional cast.
The crime film explores the backstory of gangster Bhairathi Ranagal, detailing his rise and fall following his arrest by undercover cop Gana.
The production credit goes to Geetha Shivarajkumar on behalf of Geetha Pictures.
Maryade Prashne / Kannada Drama / November 22, 2024
This revenge tale captures the joys and struggles of middle-class life in one of Bengaluru’s lively neighborhoods. The storyline sheds light on the often-overlooked realities of everyday life, navigating its themes with sensitivity.
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Nagaraja Somayaji’s directing elevates this cinematic endeavor, the debut feature film from Sakkath Studio, the production company of RJ Pradeepaa.
‘Maryade Prashne’ features an ensemble cast that includes Shine Shetty, Rakesh Adiga, Sunil Raoh, Poornachandra Mysuru, Nagendra Shah, Teju Belawadi, and Rekha Kudligi.
In a Nutshell
November 2024 brings a vibrant package of South Indian cinema, offering diverse genres in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
The thriller category shines brightly with titles like ‘Jathara’, ‘Eleven’, ‘I Am Kathalan’, ‘Anand Sreebala’, and ‘VIP-Vengeance in Progress’. ‘Matka’ and ‘Maryade Prashne’ deliver serious drama, contrasting with the comedic touch of ‘Anpodu Kanmani’. Action fans can dive into ‘Mechanic Rocky’, ‘Kanguva’, ‘Phoenix’, and ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’.
Together, this eclectic mix of genres demonstrates the everlasting popularity of South Indian films.
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