The South Indian film industry is set for a blockbuster week as many films are dropping at the theatres between 10th to 16th November. The unique blend of films from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema are all set to woo the audience with their storytelling.
There are more than 10 South movies releasing in theatres this week. However, we have made a list of 7 out of all the releases which are a must-watch. Keep reading to find out which are those and why it is worth a watch.
7. Kaantha
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Tamil Cinema
Kaantha is based in the era of 1950s Madras and the core focus of the story is towards the film industry. The film follows the story of a famous director and a budding film star.
The director mentors the actor and walks with him through his initial journey. The problem arises as the pupil reaches superstardom and the ego clashes between the two.
6. Badass
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Telugu Cinema
Badass is an intense emotional drama that explores the journey of an actor and the challenges faced by individuals within the film industry. The power play which goes beyond the audience’s reach is shown in the film through the story.
5. Athi Bheekara Kaamukan
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Malayalam Cinema
In this romantic comedy drama the story follows a young man who rediscovers love and purpose in an unexpected way. The protagonist finds himself in a place in life from which there is no return. The film also uses magical elements to shape the story of the main character and how he finds love and himself back.
4. Gatha Vaibhava
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Kannada Cinema
Gatha Vaibhava explores the concept of love and destiny across multiple lifetimes. Purathan and Adhunika meet in the present day but they are soon drawn to the mystical world of their past lives. Now will they meet in another lifetime? or will their destiny be shared even in another life?
3. Jigris
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Telugu Cinema
The story follows four friends and their trip to Goa. An unexpected adventurous road trip suddenly changes into chaos when mishaps start taking place. The journey brings back the friend together and turns out as a trip filled with laughter and heartfelt moments.
2. CMantham
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Telugu Cinema
CMantham is a crime thriller about a detective who gets completely consumed by the hunt for a brutal serial killer. The bodies keep on appearing in the city to which the detective responds in a more intense search for the killer. His search blurs the line between obsession and duty.
1. Santhana Praptirastu
- Releasing on: 14th November
- Industry: Telugu Cinema
Santhana Praptirastu revolves around a newly married software engineer couple who face societal and familial pressure to conceive a child – only to discover an unexpected challenge.
Wrapping Up
The grand production of these films tells a story of intricate detailing. Films that are under period drama like Gatha Vaibhava and Kaantha have reported to have paid attention to each and every detail to make the ambiance of the film matched with the era of the storyline.
Other wholesome films like Santhana Praptirastu and Jigris deliver fun yet heartfelt moments as the audience follows the stories. These kinds of stories bind the viewers with the characters as it feels both personal and relatable.
Written by Kenbi Riba