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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

September South Indian Films

Bazooka, Ajayante Randam Moshanam, Kondal, Karki Nanu BA, LLB, and Detective Teekshana

Bazooka / Malayalam Thriller / September 12, 2024

Written and directed by Deeno Dennis in his directorial debut, this action film unfolds through a series of mysterious events in Kochi city. The connection between these incidents and the protagonist weaves the central mystery of the story.

‘Bazooka’ features Mammootty as a travel junkie named Vinod Menon, accompanied by Gautham Vasudev Menon, Babu Antony, Gayathiri Iyer, Neeta Pillai, and Divya Pillai.

Credit for producing the movie goes to Dolwin Kuriakose, Jinu V. Abraham, Vikram Mehra, and Sidharth Anand Kumar under the banners of Theatre of Dreams and Yoodlee Films.

Ajayante Randam Moshanam / Malayalam Fantasy / September 12, 2024

Featuring Tovino Thomas in a triple role, this adventure movie is brought to fruition by director Jithin Lal. The other pivotal roles are played by Aishwarya Rajesh, Krithi Shetty, Surabhi Lakshmi, Rohini, Harish Uthaman, Jagadish, Pramod Shetty, and Aju Varghese.

Spanning Northern Kerala in 1900, 1950, and 1990, ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ chronicles three generations- Maniyan, Kunjikelu, and Ajayan, as they strive to safeguard the land’s most treasured secret.

Kondal / Malayalam Action / September 13, 2024

Set amidst maritime conflicts, this pulse-pounding action film explores the culture and daily life of coastal communities, offering a vivid portrayal of their struggles and resilience.

Ajit Mampally takes on the directorial role for this revenge drama bankrolled by Sophia Paul under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters. Satheesh Thonakkal, Ajit, and Roylin Robert jointly contributed to the script.

The ensemble cast includes Antony Varghese Pepe, Rahul Rajagopal, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Raj B Shetty, Nandu, Pramod Veliyanadu, Manikanda Rajan, Prathibha, Usha, Gauthami Nair, Jaya Kurup, Sarath Sabha, and Siraj.

Karki Nanu BA, LLB / Kannada Drama / September 13, 2024

This drama film showcases the directing expertise of Pavithran as his Kannada debut. The film charts the rise of a young man from humble beginnings to success, exploring themes of caste oppression and advocating for social equality.

‘Karki’ explores various societal issues, aiming to expose systemic injustices. A distinctive black dog named ‘Karki’ plays a pivotal role in the film’s narrative.

Starring Jai Prakash Reddy, Meenakshi, Sadhu Kokila, Bala Rajawadi, and Mimicry Gopi, the life-oriented movie flourishes with Palani Prakash as its producer.

Detective Teekshana / Kannada Thriller / September 20, 2024

Directed and written by Trivikram Raghu, this suspense-thriller stars Priyanka Upendra as the central character. Manjunath Hegde, Avinash, Muni Venkat Charan, Vijay Suriya, and Sidlingu Sridhar contribute in key supporting roles.

The plot centers on an exceptional detective renowned for her innovative techniques and strategies, solving the most challenging cases with her distinctive approach.

Muni Venkat Charan and G Muni Prasanna serve as the producers.

Bhairathi Ranagal / Kannada Action Thriller / September 27, 2024

This neo-noir movie boasts Narthan as the director and Geetha Shivarajkumar under Geetha Pictures as the producer.

This film serves as both a sequel and prequel to the 2017 hit, Mufti, delving into the backstory of gangster ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’ and his arrest by the undercover cop, Gana.

The thriller film stars Rahul Bose and Shiva Rajkumar in central roles, supported by Rukmini Vasanth, Chaya Singh, Devaraj, Madhu Guruswamy, Babu Hirannaiah, Shabeer Kallarakkal, and Vasishta N. Simha.

Bottom Line

The South Indian films set for release in September 2024 encompass highly anticipated genres, blending the storytelling styles of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema.

‘Lucky Baskhar’, ‘Bazooka’, ‘Detective Teekshana’, and ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’ offer gripping suspense and dynamic thrills. ‘The Greatest of All Time’ presents a futuristic background, while ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ provides a fantasy-rich adventure. ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ promises non-stop comedy, while ‘Karki Nanu BA, LLB’ offers a deep, life-reflective drama. An intense lineup of action awaits in ‘Devara: Part 1’, ‘Thozhar CheGuevera’, ‘Meiyazhagan’, and ‘Kondal’, featuring adrenaline-pumping sequences.

Overall, these films collectively exemplify the diverse nature of Pan-Indian cinema, highlighting its innovative approach in every release.