NTR 31 with Prashanth Neel, Thalapathy 66 starring Vijay-Rashmika Mandanna and more – all you need to know about upcoming South biggies

In case you missed out on any of the big announcements and updates of South films like NTR 31, Thalapathy 66, or the next projects from KGF 2 makers, we're here to cover all bases...

By Russel D'Silva
Published: May 23 2022, 21:19 PM IST

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Upcoming big South movies — Upcoming big South movies

With lines getting blurred, inclusion and diversity widening, and the audience across the country opening up to films from multiple languages, interest in movies from different industries is growing rapidly, especially when it comes to biggies from these film industries. Nowadays, South movies seem to be generating more curiosity than ever before across the country. So, in case you missed out on any of the big announcements and updates of South films like NTR 31 and Thalapathy 66, we’re here to cover all bases...

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NTR 31 — NTR 31

On his birthday, Jr. NTR treated his fans with the first look poster of NTR31 which will be helmed by KGF 2 Director Prashanth Neel. The shoot of NTR31 will begin in April 2023 and the audience is already going gaga of Tarak's intense look. Commenting on the film, Prashanth Neel said, “This is an idea that originated in my head 20 years ago, but the magnitude and scale of the movie held me back. Finally, the stage is set today to make my dream project with my dream hero.”

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Thalapathy 66 — Thalapathy 66

After Beast, the next big release of Thalapathy Vijay is tentatively titled Thalapathy 66, set to release for Pongal 2023. Pushpa actress Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in as the leading lady while Prakash Raj, Prabhudeva and others are on board as key supporting characters. Vamshi Paidipally, who's previously made his mark in Telugu cinema with hits like Brindavanam, Yevadu, Oopiri and Maharshi, will direct the movie while S. Thaman will score the music.

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Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas film — Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas film

After the debacle of Sarkari Vaari Paata, Mahesh Babu will team up with Trivikram Srinivas for what's being touted as a wholesome family entertainer – basically the same tried-and-tested formula for all Mahesh Babu movies. Pooja Hegde is the leading lady while S Thaman will composw the music.

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KGF 2 makers announce two new pan-India films — KGF 2 makers announce two new pan-India films

Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films, the production house behind KGF and KGF Chapter 2, told India Today that they are working on two pan-India films, with the script for one of them already being locked. The first movie is slated to release in August or September 2024 while the script for the second movie is being worked on and it's expected to hit theatres in 2025.