South India's film industries—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada—are gearing up for an exciting start to 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated releases in January. Expect a variety of genres including action, thrillers, fantasy, comedy, and horror. These films are set to offer captivating stories, stunning visuals, and strong performances. Here's a look at 12 must-watch South Indian films coming January,2025.
12 South Indian movies coming this January
Game Changer (Telugu Action Thriller) – January 10, 2025
A political thriller directed by S. Shankar, starring Ram Charan in dual roles. The story follows an IAS officer's fight against corruption and the untold struggle of his father. Features Kiara Advani and a star-studded supporting cast.
Daaku Maharaaj (Telugu Fantasy Action) – January 12, 2025
Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, this period drama centers on a warrior-turned-robber fighting for survival and power. Bobby Deol makes his Tollywood debut.
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Telugu Action) – January 14, 2025
An action-packed triangular crime drama with Venkatesh Daggubati, exploring the complexities between a man, his wife, and ex-girlfriend.
Ring Ring (Tamil Comedy) – January 3, 2025
A comedy about how a simple game reveals hidden truths, starring Sakshi Agarwal and Daniel Annie Pope.
Vidaamuyarchi (Tamil Action Thriller) – January 10, 2025
Ajith Kumar stars in this high-stakes thriller about a man’s desperate search for his missing ex-wife, uncovering dangerous secrets.
Vanangaan (Tamil Action Drama) – January 10, 2025
A gripping tale of a man’s pursuit of justice after being wrongfully imprisoned. Starring Arun Vijay and Roshni Prakash.
Ennu Swantham Punyalan (Malayalam Fantasy) – January 10, 2025
A whimsical fantasy about a priest, a troubled woman, and a thief, blending comedy with deeper insights on faith and redemption.
Rachel (Malayalam Revenge Thriller) – January 10, 2025
Honey Rose plays a woman seeking vengeance for her past torment, in this intense thriller directed by Anandhini Bala.
Thudarum (Malayalam Family Comedy) – January 30, 2025
Mohanlal and Shobana star in this family drama about a humble taxi driver’s bond with his car and his extraordinary life.
Choo Mantar (Kannada Horror Comedy) – January 10, 2025
A suspense-filled horror comedy about a paranormal expert exploring a haunted house with his team, starring Meghana Gaonkar.
Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu (Kannada Crime Thriller) – January 10, 2025
A crime thriller exploring material attachments and vulnerabilities, starring Shilpa Manjunath and Apoorva Bharadwaj.
Rudra Garuda Purana (Kannada Action) – January 24, 2025
A mystery thriller involving the eerie reappearance of a bus and its passengers, featuring Priyanka Kumar and Ashwini Gowda.
January 2025 brings an exciting range of films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, with action, fantasy, comedy, and thriller genres dominating the screen. This diverse lineup sets the stage for an exciting year in South Indian cinema.
This cinematic medley marks another great beginning for Pan-Indian films, setting a high bar for 2025’s entertainment spectrum.
Source: UNB
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