South Indian Movies Releasing in December 2024: Must-watch Lineup

South Indian cinema—encompassing the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries—continues to captivate audiences with innovative storytelling and cultural depth. This December, these film industries promise an exhilarating lineup featuring high-octane action thrillers, soul-stirring dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies, and awe-inspiring fantasy adventures. With A-list stars and compelling narratives, these films are set to deliver a cinematic experience that transcends regional boundaries. Here’s your guide to the must-watch South Indian movies being released in December 2024.

12 Must-see South Indian Movies Coming in This December

Pushpa 2: The Rule / Telugu Epic Action / December 5, 2024

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, this action drama boasts Sukumar as the director and writer. Dialogues crafted by Srikanth Vissa, this thriller marks the second chapter of the Pushpa franchise, serving as the sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise (2021).

The stakes escalate as Pushpa and Bhanwar Singh’s fierce rivalry takes center stage in this epic finale, delivering a dramatic conclusion to the two-part saga of crime and action.

Allu Arjun returns to his previous role as the titular character. Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Dhananjaya, Sunil, Ajay Ghosh, Rao Ramesh, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and the remaining cast from the first installment have returned to reprise their original roles. New cast members include Jagapathi Babu and Prakash Raj.

Bachchala Malli / Telugu Action / December 20, 2024

This action drama, starring Allari Naresh as the title character, flourishes with Subbu Mangadevi as its writer and director. Vipparthi Madhu and Viswanetra craft the screenplay from the story penned by Subbu Mangadevi.

Set against the rustic charm of the 1990s, the narrative delves into the life of a rural hero, weaving together intense drama and romance. The action-packed journey explores his struggles, triumphs, and personal evolution in a deeply evocative setting.

The drama film features Amritha Aiyer as the lead female artist, supported by Rao Ramesh, Rohini, Sai Kumar, Dhanraj, Hari Teja, Rajsekhar Aningi, and Viva Harsha.

Credit for producing the movie goes to Balaji Gutta and Razesh Danda under the banner of Hasya Movies.

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Magic / Telugu Teenage-Drama / December 21, 2024

Written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, this musical film stars Sara Arjun, Siddharth Tanuku, Anmol Kajani, and Aakash Srinivas.

This teenage movie centers on four students collaborating to create an original song for their college fest. As the coming-of-age tale unfolds, the journey of the young protagonists is filled with nostalgic moments, capturing the innocence and camaraderie of youth.

The musical drama thrives with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya for Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas as its producers.

2K Love Story / Tamil Romantic-Comedy / December 13, 2024

Bankrolled by Vignesh Subramanian under City Light Pictures, the director and writer Suseenthiran brings this comedy-drama to fruition.

The newcomer artist Jagaveer takes on the lead role with co-artist Meenakshi Govindarajan. The supporting roles include Antony Bhagyraj, Bala Saravanan, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Jayaprakash, and G.P. Muthu.

The romantic film intricately weaves love, friendship, and life’s complexities through the experiences of a lively group of youngsters. At its heart is Karthik, a seasoned cricketer who spent 12 years playing for an Australian county club and now represents Pondicherry. Monica, on the other hand, is a talented pre-wedding photographer.

Viduthalai Part 2 / Tamil Crime Thriller / December 20, 2024

As a direct sequel to the 2023 film Viduthalai Part 1, this period movie highlights the direction, co-writing, and co-production of Vetrimaaran. This is the second film of a two-part adaptation of Thunaivan, a short story by B. Jeyamohan, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The production brings together Vetrimaaran and Elred Kumar, who helm the project under Grass Root Film Company and RS Infotainment

The intense crime thriller follows the confrontation between a determined police constable and the formidable leader of a separatist group, promising a tale of high-stakes tension.

Soori, Manju Warrier, Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Balaji Sakthivel, Ilavarasu, Saravana Subbiah, Munnar Ramesh, and Chetan reprise their roles from the first film.

Bottle Radha / Tamil Drama / December 20, 2024

Radha’s life spirals into turmoil when his wife sends him to rehab for alcohol addiction without his consent, igniting his resolve to escape. As he succumbs to isolation from his family, he finds himself drawn back to destructive habits, making him deeply poignant and unsettling.

With this story in the backlog, Dhinakaran Sivalingam’s directing and writing shape Bottle Radha.

Starring Guru Somasundaram, John Vijay, Sanchana Natarajan, Anbarasi, J.P. Kumar, Pari Elavazhagan, and Arumugavel, the drama film boasts production by T.N. Arun Balaji and Pa. Ranjith.

Marco / Malayalam Neo-noir / December 20, 2024

Serving as the spinoff prequel to the ‘Mikhael’ (2019), this action thriller excels with Haneef Adeni as its writer and director.

The neo-noir movie, which stars Unni Mukundan in the titular role, also features an ensemble cast that includes Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, Siddique, Riyaz Khan, Arjun Nandhakumar, Ajith Koshy, and Anson Paul.

The thriller movie follows Marco’s relentless pursuit of revenge, targeting those who brought harm to his loved ones, as he embarks on a mission to obliterate his enemies.

The production credit goes to Unni Mukundan Films and Shareef Muhammed under the banner of Cubes Entertainments.

Niyathi Cc1/2024 / Malayalam Crime / December 22, 2024

Written by Jamsheer and Muhammed Rafeek, this crime movie thrives under the direction of Arundev Malappuram and Kudamaloor Rajaji.

Produced by Soulmediacinemas, the movie plot remains tightly under wraps. The main cast includes Eldhoraju, Miya George, Pavithra Vijayan, and Jayakrishnan.

Barroz / Malayalam Fantasy / December 25, 2024

In this epic children’s fantasy film, Mohanlal makes his directorial debut while starring in the titular role. This adventure film flourishes with the writer Jijo Punnoose who crafted the screenplay based on his novel Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure.

The action thriller also boasts an ensemble cast that includes Ignacio Mateos, Cesar Lorente Raton, Maya, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Komal Sharma, Guru Somasundaram, and Tuhin Menon.

The storyline revolves around Barroz, the centuries-old guardian of Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure. He is responsible for entrusting the wealth exclusively to a true descendant of da Gama after protecting it for 400 years.

Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas spearheads the film’s production.

UI / Kannada Thriller / December 20, 2024

Directing and writing the action thriller is none other than Upendra, who also takes on the protagonist role. The significant supporting cast includes Sunny Leone, Murali Sharma, Reeshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta, Murali Krishna, Nidhi Subbaiah, Indrajit Lankesh, and Sadhu Kokila.

This surrealist psychological drama delves into a pressing global issue, presenting it within an imaginative and visually surreal world.

The thriller movie makes its way to theaters courtesy of production houses Venus Entertainers and Lahari Films.

Devil.. The Hero / Kannada Action / December 20, 2024

Besides directing and writing this action film, Prakash produced it in collaboration with J. Jayamma. Featuring Darshan, Rachana Rai, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Jisshu Sengupta in lead roles, the movie’s story details are yet to be disclosed.

However, With a teaser packed with menacing dialogues and adrenaline-pumping action, ‘Devil… The Hero’ teases a mysterious backstory.

Samarthya / Kannada Mystery / December 30, 2024

Helmed by H. Vasudev and P. Vasu, this mystery drama stars Gagana, Balaji Sharma, Shobraj, Swathi, and Avinash in pivotal roles.

The thriller film traces the journey of Krishna and Megha, whose love story takes a dark turn when Megha goes missing. As Krishna’s search unfolds, a harrowing truth is revealed, pushing him to unlock his hidden strength and confront the devastating reality.

The production credit goes to R. Karthik on behalf of Karthik Movies.

Final Words

The December 2024 South Indian new releases line-up masterfully blends beloved genres, delivering enticing entertainment from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.

Action fans are in for a treat with ‘Pushpa 2’, ‘Bachchala Malli’, ‘Marco’, ‘UI’, and ‘Devil… The Hero’. For those seeking emotional depth, ‘Magic’ and ‘Bottle Radha’ promise to deliver captivating narratives steeped in drama. The thrill intensifies with crime dramas ‘Viduthalai Part 2’ and ‘Niyathi Cc1/2024’. Blending genres, ‘2K Love Story’ charms with its romantic-comedy flair, while ‘Barroz’ transports viewers into a fantasy world.

These films collectively capture the spirit of Pan-Indian cinema, uniting compelling dramas with stellar performances to support nationwide appeal.

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