Dhaka, Mar 18 (V7N) – South Indian cinema is set for a spectacular April 2025, with Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries coming together in a month packed with crime thrillers, action dramas, fantasy epics, and comedy blockbusters. With star-studded casts and compelling narratives, these 12 upcoming films are primed to dominate the big screen.

12 Most Anticipated South Indian Movies in April 2025

Telugu Cinema

Ghaati (Crime) – April 18
Starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, this crime thriller follows a victim-turned-criminal rising through the dangerous weed trade. Krish Jagarlamudi directs, with music by Nagavelli Vidya Sagar.

Chaurya Paatam (Crime) – April 18
A group of reckless thieves targets Dhanapaali, India’s most crime-free village, only to uncover its dark secrets. Indhra Ram leads the cast, Nikhil Gollamari directs, and Karthik Gattamneni handles the cinematography.

Kannappa (Historical Drama) – April 25
This epic film, starring Vishnu Manchu, depicts the legendary devotion of Kannappa to Lord Shiva. Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Akshay Kumar make special appearances, with Mukesh Kumar Singh directing.

Tamil Cinema

Test (Sports) – April 4
A gripping cricket drama starring Nayanthara, R. Madhavan, and Siddharth. Directed by S. Sashikanth, the film will premiere on Netflix with multiple dubbed versions.

Good Bad Ugly (Action) – April 11
Featuring Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, and Arjun Das, this action film follows a feared don trying to escape his violent past. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film is Mythri and T-Series’ first Tamil production.

Idly Kadai (Drama) – April 10
Dhanush directs, produces, and stars in this inspiring drama about a caterer who becomes a boxing coach. Nithya Menen and Arun Vijay co-star, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar.

Malayalam Cinema

Lovely (Fantasy) – April 4
A live-action/animation hybrid film, where a young man befriends a talking housefly. Directed by Dileesh Nair, starring Mathew Thomas and Unnimaya Prasad.

Bazooka (Thriller) – April 10
Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon team up in this serial killer thriller directed by Deeno Dennis.

The Pet Detective (Comedy) – April 25
A mystery-comedy starring Sharafudheen and Anupama Parameswaran, revolving around a dog-related case.

Kannada Cinema

Karavali (Action) – April 10
Set against the backdrop of Kambala, this film follows a man’s obsession with power and prestige. Directed by Gurudatha Ganiga.

Vaamana (Action) – April 10
A revenge saga led by Achyuth Kumar and Sampath Raj, with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.

Agnyathavasi (Mystery) – April 11
Inspired by a real-life 1997 Malenadu murder, this mystery thriller stars Rangayana Raghu and Sharath Lohitashwa.

April 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for South Indian cinema, featuring historical epics, gripping thrillers, high-energy action, and lighthearted comedies. With Pan-Indian releases and OTT premieres, audiences can expect a diverse cinematic experience.