Get ready to spice up your weekend with the hottest releases hitting screens near you and your favorite streaming platforms! We’ve curated a sizzling lineup of 7 South movies and shows that are guaranteed to have you hooked from start to finish. Whether you’re craving heart-pounding action, swoon-worthy romance, or mind-bending mysteries, we’ve got you covered. So grab your popcorn and buckle up because these unmissable releases are about to take you on an unforgettable cinematic journey! Don’t say we didn’t warn you, these are the 7 South movies and shows dropping this weekend that you absolutely can’t afford to miss!
1. Family Star
Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda’s Family Star is set to release on April 5th, 2024. It is an upcoming Telugu film starring actors Vijay Deveragonda and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. The film marks their first collaboration onscreen and is directed by filmmaker Parasuram, who has previously directed Geetha Govindam, starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna. Family Star is expected to be a family drama. Vijay plays the role of a middle-class working man who is very close to his family and falls in love with a rich girl played by Mrunal Thakur. There are strong speculations that Rashmika Mandanna will be making a guest appearance in the film.
- Where to watch: Theatres
- Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Divyansha Kaushik, Ajay Gosh.
- Release Date: April 5th, 2024.
2. Tantra
Introducing “Tantra,” a spine-chilling horror tale crafted by the talented Srinivas Gopisetti. Follow the journey of a young woman blessed with supernatural abilities to commune with spirits, whose peaceful existence is disrupted when a malevolent tantric seeks to exploit her powers for his own sinister agenda.
- Where to watch: Aha
- Cast: Ananya Nagalla, Dhanush Raghumudri, Saloni, Temper Vamsi,
- Release Date: April 5th, 2024.
3. Bharathanatyam
Directed by KVR Mahendra, ‘Bharatanatyam’ marks the debut film of actor Surya Teja, with actress Meenakshi Goswami playing the role of Surya’s love interest. In the movie Harsha Vardhan plays a cinema loving drug baron who is too violent for his own good. The presence of Harsha Vardhan, Ajay Gosh, Viva Harsha and Salim Pheku assures Bharatanatyam will be high on humor laced with violence.
- Where to watch: Theatres.
- Cast: Ajay Gosh, Harsha Chemudu, Harsha Vardhan.
- Release Date: April 5th, 2024.
4. Lambasingi
Lambasingi revolves around a non-local boy who falls in love with a local girl living in a village. It stars Jai Bharat Raj and Divi Vadthya in lead roles. The lead actress Divi is known for being a part of big boss Telugu. It is set against the backdrop of Naxalism. The director narrates the story from the point of view of a police constable who falls in love with Haritha, who is a Naxalite. The movie is produced by Anand Tanniru under concept films.
- Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar
- Cast: Bharat Raj, Divi Vadthya, Vamsi Raju, Kittayya, Nikhil Raj, Janardhan.
- Release Date: April 2nd, 2024.
5. Bhimaa
Directed by A Harsha, the action entertainer will be available on Disney + Hotstar from April 5th. The movie stars Gopichand, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Malavika Sharma in lead roles. The story of the movie revolves around Bhima, a police inspector, who comes to a town with a closed temple and gets involved in a series of events. Reportedly, it will be available in 5 languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
- Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar
- Cast: Malvika Sharma, Priya Bhavani, Mukesh Tiwari, Vennela Kishore, Nassar.
- Release Date: April 5th, 2024.
6. Varayan
Varayan is a Malayalam language action-drama film released in 2022. Directed by Jijo Joseph and produced by Premachandran A.G. The lead roles are played by Siju Wilson and Leona Lishoy. The film had its global release on May 20, 2022. When the pastor of a local church is murdered, a priest is sent to a problematic village where criminals and criminal activities thrive.
- Where to watch: Manorama Max
- Cast: Leona Lishov, Siju wilson, Bindu Panicker, Vijayaraghavan.
- Release Date: April 5th, 2024.
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