The year 2024 is a good one for Telugu cinema, with several big releases lined up. While some movie series will get their second installment, others will begin with the year. Here are the popular and most-awaited Telugu movies of the year, which will feature some of the biggest stars, including Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Allu Arjun, and others. The list includes Guntur Kaaram, Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Devara, and Game Changer.
Guntur Kaaram
Mahesh Babu is set to showcase his magical acting skills on the occasion of Sankranti this year. Guntur Kaaram marks the actor’s third movie with Trivikram Srinivas after their hit films Athadu and Khaleja. Sreeleela is set to play the female lead opposite Mahesh in the movie. While many details about the project have not been revealed yet, producer Naga Vamsi recently revealed that the film’s trailer will be released on January 6. Guntur Kaaram is among the most-awaited Telugu movies of the year and fans are eager to watch it in theaters. It is also expected to break several records at the box office. The film will hit the theaters on January 12.
Mahesh Babu is all set to showcase his magical talent on screen this Pongal. Trivikram Srinivas is directing the film, which marks his third collaboration with the actor. Sreeleela is playing the leading lady in the movie. While not much has been revealed about the film, its producer recently revealed that the film’s trailer will be released on January 6. As a result, it will ignite curiosity among fans. One of the most talked-about Telugu movies is releasing on January 12.
Guntur Kaaram is allegedly made on a hefty budget of $24 million.
Pushpa 2
Telugu star Allu Arjun is all set to reprise his role as the red sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj. Pushpa Part 1: The Rule came out to be the biggest Indian film of 2021 and now all eyes are on its second part. Also known as Pushpa Part 2: The Rule, the film will capture the aftermath of Pushpa’s rise. After leading a life full of hardships, Pushpa becomes a red sandalwood smuggler himself. As a result, he makes several enemies on his journey to gain power.
Fans are eager to watch the new part because the first one ended on a cliffhanger. Fahadh Faasil will reprise his role as the lead antagonist and Rashmika Mandanna will again bring her character Srivalli to the big screen. Pushpa 2 is set to hit theaters on August 15, 2024.
Sukumar is helming the film, while Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling it.
Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD is undoubtedly one of the most-awaited Telugu movies of the year. Prabhas has joined hands with director Nag Ashwin for this mythological sci-fi dystopian drama. Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Tamil star Kamal Haasan are also playing key roles in the film.
The film’s teaser has left everyone curious, as many have also compared it to Star Wars. However, the director has confirmed that the movie is not inspired and has rather called it India’s Kalki. The film is currently under production and as a result, its release date has not been revealed yet. It is allegedly being made on a budget of approximately $75 million.
Devara
After the massive success of RRR, Jr NTR is set to take up a new role in his upcoming film Devara: Part 1. Kortala Siva is directing the film and fans cannot keep calm about this actor-director duo. While the film’s real plot has not been revealed yet, it is believed that it will be a gripping action thriller.
Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are also playing key roles in the movie. Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts are producing the film. Devara is among the most anticipated Telugu movies of the year and is made on a reported budget is $36 million.
Game Changer
Another star from RRR, Ram Charan, is set for his new movie Game Changer. Much like other Telugu movies, this one is also made in the political action thriller genre. Bollywood diva Kiara Advani is the leading lady in the film which is currently under production. S Shankar is helming the film, while Dil Raju is producing it. The film’s alleged budget is $48 million.
In conclusion, Telugu movies will thoroughly entertain the masses in 2024. The biggest stars in the Telugu cinema will showcase their impressive talent on the big screens. As a result, the box office will be interesting to watch.
