Watchlist: With content-driven films lined up, August to be a vibrant month for Tamil cinema

Movies By South First Desk Jul 31, 2024 Read the article

The first half of 2024 saw a handful of Tamil films making a mark at the box office, while many others went unnoticed.

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August 2024, with its array of promising movies, brings hope for a business revival in Tamil cinema.

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Directed by Pa Ranjith, Thangalaan is a historical action drama to be released on 15 August 2024.

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Set in 1943 during World War II, Yogi Babu’s Boat with director Chimbu Deven releases on 2 August.

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Directed by and starring Pari Elavazhagan, Jama will be released in theatres on 2 August.

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Starring Gayathrie Shankar and Bala Saravanan, Pechi is based on a short film by the legendary Balu Mahendra.

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Releasing on 2 August, Nanban Oruvan Vandha Piragu marks the directorial debut of Ananth, known for Meesaya Murukku (2017).

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Directed by Halitha Shameem, Minmini stars Esther Anil, Pravin Kishore, and Gaurav Kaalai.

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The makers of Andhagan announced that it will now release a week earlier. Originally set for 15 August 2024, the Tamil movie will hit the theatres on 9 August.

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