Upcoming South Indian Movies in June 2024: Prabhas Starrer Kalki 2898 AD and Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja
The South Indian film industry is gearing up for an exciting second phase of 2024 with many big releases from top stars and directors scheduled for this month. After dominating the first five months with content-driven Malayalam movies, it’s now time for Tamil and Telugu mass entertainers to shine.
Top stars like Prabhas, Dhanush, and Vikram are set to grace the screens with their highly anticipated films. Prabhas’ “Kalki 2898,” Dhanush’s “Raayan,” and Vikram’s collaboration with Pa Ranjith titled “Thangalan” are the biggest releases this month.
Let’s look at the South Indian blockbusters hitting theaters in June
1. Satyabhama
Kajal Aggarwal is making her big comeback to the film industry after her maternity break. Kajal’s return was expected to happen with Shankar’s “Indian 2” starring Kamal Haasan. However, since the release of “Indian 2” has been moved to July 12th, “Satyabhama” will be released first.
“Satyabhama” is Kajal’s 60th movie where she will be playing a bold cop. Directed by writer-director Suman Chikkala, “Satyabhama” is creating buzz among cinephiles. The movie is set to release on June 7, 2024.
2. Raayan
“Raayan” marks Dhanush’s return to the director’s chair after “Pa Paandi” and he is not only behind the camera but also playing the lead role. The film boasts an impressive cast including SJ Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Selvaraghavan, Prakash Raj, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, and others.
Produced by Sun Pictures, “Raayan” promises to be a gripping revenge crime drama with music by AR Rahman. Fans of Dhanush are eagerly awaiting its release to witness his dual role as director and actor. “Raayan” is scheduled for release on June 13th.
3. Double iSmart
“Double iSmart” is a sequel to the 2019 movie “iSmart Shankar.” Ram Pothineni will reprise his role as “iSmart Shankar” in this action-packed movie directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie also features Kavya Thapar as the female lead and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in an important role.
Similar to its predecessor, “Double iSmart” promises several action-packed sequences. The movie is set to release on June 14th.
4. Thangalan
Directed by Pa Ranjith, “Thangalan” tells a cinematic story related to the Kolar gold fields (KGF). This highly anticipated Tamil film stars Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role and has been co-produced by Jio Studios, Studio Green, and Neelam Productions.
With Malavika Mohanan playing the female lead and an ensemble cast including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pasupathy, Daniel Caltagirone, and Harikrishnan Anbudurai, “Thangalan” is generating significant buzz among cinephiles. While the release is expected in June, there has been no official announcement yet.
5. Kalki 2898 AD
Directed by Nag Ashwin, “Kalki 2898 AD” stars Prabhas in the lead role. It is India’s first mythological sci-fi dystopian film, partially based on the Mahabharata. The movie also features Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in key roles.
“Kalki 2898 AD” is set to release on June 27th, showcasing a timeline that spans from the Mahabharata period to 6000 years later.
6. Maharaja
‘Maharaja’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is scheduled for release on June 14th. Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the film also stars Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natty (Natraj), Bharathiraja, Abhirami, among others.
Which movie are you most excited for? Let us know in the comment section below.
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