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When: January 25
Mohanlal and Lijo Jose Pellissery’s period spectacle tells the story of a warrior leading a resistance against the British empire, back in the day. The film penned by PS Rafeeque features actors from across the country including Danish Sait, Sonalee Kulkarni, Katha Nandi, Hareesh Peradi and Andrea Ravera among others.
When: January 25
Told against the backdrop of caste-based oppression, Blue Star is the coming-of-age story of two guys from the same neighbourhood who constantly try to one-up each other in the local cricket tournament. The film featuring Ashok Selvan, Shantanu Bhagyaraj and Keerthi Pandian is directed by S Jayakumar.
When: January 25
Siddarth Anand’s follow-up directorial to the blockbuster Pathaan (2023) is a top gun-inspired take on an egotistical Indian Air Force officer who becomes part of an elite mission that alters his life in more ways than one. This action thriller features Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi.
When: January 25
This sequel to the successful Prathinidhi (2014) will continue to narrate the story of a common man rising against the system to make a point. The political thriller features Naara Rohit in the lead role as a rebellious leader and is directed by Murthy Devaguthaphu.
When: January 25
An 18th-century diadem goes missing. A tragic love story in the 90’s ends up a disaster. The stolen diadem resurfaces to wreak havoc on the life of a family two decades later. These seemingly connected events propel the narrative in this fantasy horror film starring Yogi Babu in the lead role. The film also features Iniya, Mottai Rajendran, Mahesh Subramaniyan and Bala Saravanan and is directed by Dennis Manjunath.
When: January 25
Singapore Saloon is an ambitious tale about an aspiring barber who aims to achieve big in life. The film written and directed by Gokul features RJ Balaji, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sathyaraj and Lal.
When: January 26
I Hate You is a complicated love triangle story that snowballs into a conflicted hero caught between two women he loves. Directed by Anji Ram, this romantic drama features Karthik Raju, Moksha, Sherry Agarwal, Priyanka Kholgade and Rahul Jagtap.
When: January 26
Billed as ‘The world's first single shot single character movie’, this Hansika Motwani starrer is a chamber piece set entirely within a house. The film deals with the breakdown of a woman locked inside a house as she goes through a wild odyssey of dream-state revelations and nightmarish visions. The film is directed by Raju Dussa.
When: January 26
Before Marriage follows the life of a young woman who finds herself in trouble when she discovers that she is pregnant before her marriage. Directed by A Sreedhar Reddy, the film stars Naveena Reddy, Naga Mahesh and Hima Sailaja.
When: January 25
Set in the pre-Independence era, Dhanush’s Captain Miller follows an ex-military officer who decides to stand up against the Britishers and the Indians who misuse power. It is the dubbed version of the Tamil films with the same name, which was out during the Pongal weekend. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film co-stars Shiva Rajkumar, Nivedhithaa Sathish, Priyanka Arul Mohan and Sundeep Kishan.
When: January 26
A newly appointed SI with a tumultuous reputation and aggressive background takes on the local gangster of the city, only to end up being part of a deadly chase that spirals out of control. Directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, the film stars Vijay Raghavendra, Bhavana Menon, Kushee and Ranghaya Raghu.
When: January 26
A comedy of errors ensues between two men — a local politician aiming for re-election and an elementary school teacher — when the latter turns a local hero in the village after he accidentally makes a complicated promise. Directed by Naveen Reddy G, the film features Sampath Maitreya, Sripriya, Rangayana Raghu, Tukali Star Santhosh and Ugramm Manju.
When: January 26
This crime thriller directed by Jeeva Levis tells the story of a police officer and her husband as they team up to investigate the murder of a newly married girl. The film stars Pavan Teja, Aditi Prabhudeva, Hanumanthe Gowda and Chandrakala Mohan.
When: January 26
A submissive husband goes on a trip where he is accompanied by his old school friend and teacher on an adventurous nostalgia ride. This road movie directed by Abhijit Mahesh features Diganth Manchale, Loosemada Yogi, Achyut Ravikumar and Siri Ravikumar.
When: January 26
This thriller based on the real efforts of the Indian government is a tribute to the timely airlift performed by the central government to rescue 16000 Indians stuck in a war-torn Ukraine. This film is directed by Dhruv Lather and based on a script by Sameer Arora.
When: January 26
This social drama deals with the trials and tribulations faced by a young farmer — who has a degree in Agriculture — as his family starts to look for a prospective bride only to get rejected due to his status as a farmer. Directed by Ram Khatmode, the film features Makarand Anaspure, Pravin Tarde, Kshitish Date and Hardik Joshi.
When: January 26
A famous playwright going through a midlife career slump is excited by the prospect of a new script he comes across. But can he get rid of the original writer and claim ownership of the script? What will it cost him? This drama stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Diptii Ketkarr and is directed by Nikhil Lanjekar.
When: January 26
A man decides to redeem his life by quitting alcohol. However, things take a funny turn when his former drinking habit becomes the only way to avert a life-threatening challenge. This film directed by SP Rajkumar features Dinesh Kumar, Yogi Babu, Upasana RC, Charms and D Singampuli.