Telugu watchlist: January 2024 to bring an air of excitement for moviegoers

A handful of highly-anticipated Telugu movies featuring star actors are set to grace the theatres for Sankranthi in January 2024.

BySouth First Desk

Published Dec 31, 2023 | 2:00 PMUpdatedDec 31, 2023 | 2:00 PM

Telugu films releasing for Sankranthi in January 2024

As the New Year is about to unfold, the Telugu film industry is gearing up for a blockbuster season with these much-anticipated releases.

The year 2024 seems to be an exhilarating season for Telugu cinema enthusiasts.

A slew of highly-anticipated movies featuring some of the industry’s leading actors are set to grace the theatres, especially in January.

Movie lovers eagerly await the release of these projects starring the who’s who of Tollywood, including Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram and Nagarjuna’s Naa Saami Ranga.

As the curtain rises on the New Year, a significant box-office clash is in the offing for filmgoers. As we have a plethora of big-ticket releases coming this year, some star-studded ventures are set to invite the year with gumption.

Guntur Kaaram

Mahesh Babu will set the ball rolling with Guntur Kaaram, which seems to be a comeback of sorts for the Superstar after a gap of nearly two years.

The last time audiences witnessed him on the screen was Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022).

In his upcoming Telugu action drama, Mahesh Babu steps into the character of Venkat and shares the screen with leading lady Sreeleela.

Guntur Kaaram boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ramya Krishna, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Brahmanandam.

Crafted by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Haarika & Hassine Creations, Guntur Kaaram is set to entertain audiences on 12 January 2024.

Saindhav

This Venkatesh Daggubati-starrer is scheduled for release on 13 January 2024 coinciding with Sankranthi.

It is the story of a police officer who becomes a gangster.

Saindhav is directed by Sailesh Kolanu and stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shraddha Srinath, Ruhani Sharma, Andrea Jeremiah, and Arya.

The story is set in the fictional port area of Chandraprastha and is reportedly inspired by a French thriller.

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Family Star

Telugu sensation Vijay Deverakonda will step into the shoes of a mysterious common man in the upcoming family drama titled Family Star.

Mrunal Thakur is the leading lady.

Rumours are abuzz that Rashmika Mandanna may make a cameo appearance.

The teaser of Family Man suggests that Deverakonda’s character is a family man who leads a mysterious life, engaging in frequent fights with goons.

Expectations are high for a mix of drama and comedy in the film.

Vijay Deverakonda was last seen filming in New York City for  Family Man, which is set for release in January 2024.

Related: Vijay Deverakonda turns a ‘Family Star’

Eagle

Ravi Teja is set to entertain the Telugu movie lovers with his upcoming flick Eagle.

Fans are eagerly anticipating this project as the actor will be seen in some high-octane action sequences.

Anupama Parameswaran and Kavya Thapar are the leading ladies. The film is scheduled for release on Sankranthi.

Ravi Teja’s last appearance was in Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023) and his fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing him in Eagle.

Related: ‘Eagle’ teaser: Ravi Teja promises a non-stop action extravaganza

Naa Saami Ranga

Nagarjuna, at the age of 64, remains one of the most active and engaging stars in the Telugu film industry.

His upcoming movie Naa Saami Ranga promises an extraordinary display of action.

The film features an ensemble cast of Allari Naresh, Raj Tarun, Ashika Ranganath, Mirnaa Menon, and Rukshar Dhillon in supporting roles.

Directed by Vijay Binni, this period action drama will be released for Sankranthi in January 2024.

Fans eagerly anticipate Nagarjuna’s stellar performance in this upcoming venture.

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Hanu-Man

The much-anticipated Telugu superhero film, Hanu-Man features Teja Sajja in the lead role.

This Telugu film promises audiences another exciting addition to the Indian superhero genre.

Directed and written by Prasanth Varma, Hanu-Man showcases a powerful superhero with extraordinary strength.

Produced by Primeshow Entertainment, Hanu Man is generating considerable excitement, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release to witness the superhero’s thrilling adventures.

Hanu-Man is an action, adventure, and fantasy film about Hanumanthu, who gains the powers of Hanuman and fights for Anjanadri.

Sajja reportedly underwent a makeover for the role and didn’t shoot for anything else until the film’s release.

The film will be released across the globe this Sankranthi in January 2024.

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