South movies releasing this week: The month of August 2024 is winding down with several exciting South Indian films set to hit the big screens this week. While everyone eagerly awaits major releases like Thalapathy Vijay’s The GOAT and Tovino Thomas’ Ajayante Randam Moshanam in September, this final week offers a treat for movie lovers. Here are some South films you can catch in theaters before the month ends:
1. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (Telugu)
– Cast: Nani, SJ Suryah, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Abhirami, Aditi Balan, P. Sai Kumar, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Murali Sharma, Ajay, Supreeth
– Director: Vivek Athreya
– Release Date: August 29, 2024
Nani returns to the big screen in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a vigilante action film centered on a young man named Surya who struggles with anger management. To keep his anger in check, Surya remains calm from Sunday to Friday while marking those he wants to punish in his notebook. On Saturdays, he unleashes his fury on his targets. The plot takes a twist when Surya faces off against a corrupt police officer, leading to an intense clash.
2. Quotation Gang Part 1 (Tamil)
– Cast: Priyamani, Sunny Leone, Jackie Shroff, Sara Arjun, Ashraf Mallissery, Jaya Prakash, Akshaya
– Director: Vivek K Kannan
– Release Date: August 30, 2024
Quotation Gang Part 1 is a Tamil crime thriller directed by Vivek K Kannan. With a star-studded cast including Priyamani, Jackie Shroff, and Sunny Leone, this film delves into a gritty gang war laced with elements of substance abuse. The story’s dark and violent nature is bound to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
3. Sambhava Sthalathu Ninnum (Malayalam)
– Cast: Sinseer, Dayyana Hameed, Pramod Padiyath, Lal Jose, Sudheer Karamana, Ajith Koothattukulam, Akhilesh Thayyur, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Sunil Sukhada, Reshma Ramesh
– Director: Sinto David
– Release Date: August 30, 2024
Directed by Sinto David, Sambhava Sthalathu Ninnum is a Malayalam thriller set to release this week. The film stars Sinseer and Dayyana Hameed, with support from actors like Pramod Padiyath and Lal Jose. The suspenseful trailer offers glimpses of a mystery-filled narrative that will be unraveled in the movie.
4. Laughing Buddha (Kannada)
– Cast: Pramod Shetty, Teju Belawadi, Sundar Raj, Diganth
– Director: M Bharath Raj
– Release Date: August 30, 2024
Directed by M Bharath Raj and produced by Kantara fame Rishab Shetty, Laughing Buddha is a comedy-drama centered on Govardhan, a police constable played by Pramod Shetty. The film humorously explores the challenges Govardhan faces in his personal and professional life while offering moments of laughter and reflection.
5. Pepe (Kannada)
– Cast: Vinay Rajkumar, Mayur Patel, Naveen D Padil, Yash Shetty, Kaajal Kunder, Medini Kelamane, Raviprasad Mandya, Kitty Sridhar, Shashidhar Bhat, Bala Rajwadi, Aruna Balraj, Sandya Arekere
– Director: Shreelesh S Nair
– Release Date: August 30, 2024
Pepe is an action-packed Kannada film written and directed by Shreelesh S Nair. Vinay Rajkumar plays the titular character in this raw, rustic tale filled with gritty action and mystery. The film’s trailer hints at a gripping story wrapped in intense action sequences and unpredictable twists.
