Chiyaan Vikram's "Thangalaan" is set in 1850 CE, in Veppur village, North Arcot. Thangalaan, the leader of a tribal group, is recruited by the British to search for gold in his village. His task angers the locals, led by Aarathi (Malavika Mohanan), leading to a fierce conflict between Thangalaan's tribe and Aarathi’s forces.
In "Pasarlapudilanka", Karthik (Narne Nithiin), a carefree software engineer from Hyderabad, returns to his hometown. He lives a relaxed life with friends Subbu (Kasireddy Rajkumar) and Hari (Ankith Koyya) until he meets Pallavi (Nayan Sarika). Pallavi, influenced by caste dynamics, initially develops feelings for Karthik but abruptly agrees to marry someone else, leaving him bewildered.
In "Pathaan," Major Abhimanyu Kanwar (John Abraham), a former Indian soldier, returns to his hometown of Barmer, Rajasthan, to become an assistant boxing coach. The town is under the harsh control of Sarpanch Jitendar Pratap Singh (Abhishek Banerjee), who imposes oppressive caste rules.
In the serene village of Purushothapalli, West Godavari, a tight-knit group of friends—Shiva (Sandeep Saroj), Surya (Yaswanth Pendyala), Subbu (Thrinadh Varma), William (Eshwar Rachiraju), Peddodu (Prasad Behara), and others—enjoy an unbreakable bond. However, a sudden dispute among them disrupts their harmony and the village’s tranquility.
Akhila (Anasuya), a devoted teacher and caretaker for her disabled husband, descends into turmoil after inexplicably murdering a stranger. As Police Officer Anurag (Vasishta Simha) and journalist Fazil (Srinath) investigate, Fazil develops a disturbing urge to kill and joins Akhila. Dr. Irani (Aneesh Kuruvilla) soon joins them, resulting in a series of murders.
Saleem (Vijay Antony) is a secret agent. He loses the girl he loves during a mission. This tragedy changes Saleem’s life entirely. Saleem’s Chief (Sarathkumar) relocates him to a secret place. A notorious money lender named Daali (Daali Dhanunjaya) loots the residents of that town by charging high interest rates. Daali even kills those who confront his thirst for blood money.
Keerthy Suresh, one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema, has earned acclaim with her standout performances in films like *Mahanati* and *Dasara*. Her portrayal in *Dasara* recently won her a Filmfare Award, further solidifying her reputation as a top talent in the industry.
The highly-anticipated documentary *Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli* is now streaming on Netflix. It celebrates the celebrated Indian filmmaker's remarkable journey and impact. The film explores three key phases of Rajamouli’s life: his early years and initial forays into filmmaking, his rise in the industry with notable successes, and his global acclaim through the "Baahubali
franchise and "RRR".
Aditya Ram (Allu Sirish) is a pilot and Pallavi (Gayatri Bharadwaj) is an Air Traffic Controller in Vizag. After falling for Aditya, Pallavi’s life takes a dark turn when an incident jeopardizes his career. When Pallavi is kidnapped, a bizarre twist occurs—her soul gets trapped inside her teddy bear. Together with Aditya, Pallavi must find her body and stop the villain's sinister plans.
In "Brinda", Trisha Krishnan plays a sharp Superintendent of Police in Hyderabad who suspects foul play behind what seems like a suicide. Her investigation reveals the death to be a murder, setting off a chain of shocking killings. As Brinda digs deeper, she uncovers startling truths about the elusive killer and his motives.
n "Viraji," an unidentified man lures Andy (Varun Sandesh), Prabhakar (Balagam Jayaram), Dr. Sudha (Pramodini), Veda (Kushalini), and others to an old mental hospital on a hill for a supposed event. Once there, they discover they've been deceived as the man reveals he will kill them for their past transgressions.
Chandu (Ashwin Babu), a loan recovery agent, falls in love with Sailaja (Digangana Suryavanshi), but his life takes a dark turn when he loses his eyesight due to an unexpected incident. After an operation restores his vision, Chandu suspects foul play related to the murders connected to Binary Chemical Pvt Ltd.
Sood is well known for his performances as the negative lead in most of his movies. He began his movie career with his first two Tamil films, Kallazhagar and Nenjinile, in 1999.