Online Desk: As a new month is approaching, fans of South Indian movies are waiting to watch a variety of films from the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. Like every month, in November 2023, the action, music, and drama are set to hit the screens. Now, get ready to be entranced, as this sneak peek unveils the 12 most anticipated South Indian movies releasing in November 2023.

Top 12 Most Hyped South Indian Films Coming This November 

Maa Oori Polimera 2 | Telugu | November 2, 2023

Maa Oori Polimera, the enigmatic thriller that enthralled audiences back in 2021, is set to return with a highly anticipated sequel. The original film was steeped in mysticism, superstitions, and a series of perplexing deaths. This second part promises to venture even deeper into the world of ancient superstitions and sorcery.

This time, the story follows a police officer who delves into the connection between a string of gruesome murders in Mahabubnagar and the domain of black magic. Accompanied by an archaeologist, they set out to unravel the mysteries surrounding the village temple.

Key cast members, including Satyam Rajesh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Getup Srinu, Baladitya, Chilam Sheenu, and Ravi Vermal, reprise their roles in this sequel.

Dr. Anil Viswanath, who also directed the movie, penned the screenplay and dialogues. Adding an eerie and atmospheric dimension to the storyline, the music is composed by Gnani. Cinematography is handled by Kushedar Ramesh Reddy, while Sree Vara takes on the role of the editor. The film’s producer is Gowr Kriesna under Shree Krishna Creations.

Aadikeshava | Telugu | November 10, 2023

Directed by debutant director Srikanth N Reddy, Aadikeshava features a musical score by G V Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Dudly. Bankrolled by Sithara Entertainments, the cinema will be brought to life on the edit table by National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli.

Aadikeshava will uncover the world of Rudra, portrayed by Panja Vaisshnav Tej, as he fearlessly takes on goons at a Shiva temple. With Sreeleela in the lead female role, Joju George and Aparna Das play supporting roles.

Mangalavaram | Telugu | November 17, 2023

Acclaimed director Ajay Bhupathi, known for hits like ‘RX 100’ and ‘Maha Samudram,’ is ready to captivate audiences again with Mangalavaram. This highly anticipated film features the talented Payal Rajput in the lead role. What sets this film apart is its versions in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Described as a rustic action thriller, the cinema offers a unique rural backdrop for the storyline. Mangalavaram boasts an ensemble cast, including Payal Rajput, Shree Tej, Chaitanya Krishna, Ajay Ghosh, and Laxman.

The cinematography is done by Dasarathi Shivendra, with music composed by B. Ajanish Loknath. Editing by Madhav Kumar Gullapally ensures a seamless flow of the story.

Jigarthanda DoubleX | Tamil | November 10, 2023

Also known as Jigarthanda 2, this action comedy film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film is produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Alankar Pandian, and S. Kathiresan. A seqel to the 2014 hit Jigarthanda, it stars Raghava Lawrence and S. J. Suryah in lead roles.

The plot centers around a filmmaker who collaborates with a dreaded gangster to make a western movies.

Santhosh Narayanan has contributed for the soundtrack and background score. The cinematography and editing are handled by S. Thirunavukkarasu and Shafique Mohamed Ali respectively.

This film will also be released in Telugu and Hindi versions.

Japan | Tamil | November 12, 2023

This crime comedy-thriller film was written and directed by Raju Murugan. Produced by S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures, the cinema stars Karthi and Anu Emmanuel in lead roles. Apart from Tamil, this film’s dubbed versions in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada are also scheduled for release.

Japan, a notorious maestro of theft, orchestrates the heist of jewels valued at ₹200 crore from an upscale jewelry store. Thus, it set the stage for a high-stakes cat-and-mouse pursuit by the relentless police force.

1. V. Prakash Kumar is the music composer, with Ravi Varman handling the cinematography and Philomin Raj taking on the editing.

Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | November 24, 2023

Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam is an action spy film made under the direction of Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film features Vikram, Ritu Varma, Vinayakan, R. Parthiban, Simran, and Radhika Sarathkumar in prominent roles.

The movie’s music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, with editing by Praveen Antony. The cinematography section was jointly looked after by Manoj Paramahamsa, Jomon T. John, and Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran.

The story revolves around a New York City-based undercover operative and his team on a secret mission to find their missing team leader.

Garudan | Malayalam | November 3, 2023

This is a thriller directed by Arun Varma, making his directorial debut. Garudan was written by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Listin Stephen.

The movie stars Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon, leading an ensemble cast. The cast includes Jagadish, Siddique, Thalaivasal Vijay, Dileesh Pothan, Abhirami, Divya Pillai, Arjun Nandhakumar, Nishanth Sagar, Major Ravi, and Jayan Cherthala.

Jakes Bejoy is supervising the music, with Ajay David Kachappilly; while Sreejith Sarang is handling the cinematography and editing.

The film portrays the story of Harish Madhav, the Commandant of the Kerala Armed Police, and Nishant, a college professor involved in a legal issue.

Bandra | Malayalam | November 10, 2023

This Arun Gopi-directed movie revolves around the journey of Alan Alexander Dominic, a dangerous gangster who once ruled the streets of Bandra in the 90s. The movie features Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia in lead roles, supported by Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas, R. Sarathkumar, and Amit Tiwari.

Written by Uday Krishnan, Bandra is produced by Vinakaya Ajith and Amit Kothari under the banner of Ajith Vinayaka Films. Sam C.S. composed the music, Shaji Kumar handled the cinematography, and the editor was Vivek Harshan.

Maharani | Malayalam | November 24, 2023

Directed by G Marthandan, this cinema is a delightful blend of comedy and entertainment. Backed jointly by Badusha Productions and Sujith Balan, the film boasts a diverse cast. Notable ones are Harisree Ashokan, Johnny Antony, Jaffer Idukki, Gokulan, Kailash, Aswath Lal, Appunni Sasi, Unni Lalu, Adil Ibrahim, Raghunath Paleri, and Sandhya Manoj.

The cinematography was handled by Loganathan Srinivasan, with editing overseen by Noufal Abdullah. Music was creatively composed by Gopi Sundar.

Alexa | Kannada | November 3, 2023

This Jeeva-directed film’s plot centers around the pharmaceutical mafia industry. Aditi Prabhudeva and Pawan Tej star in the lead roles. The movie also includes Nagarjuna, Meghashree, Mimicry Gopi, and Chandrakala Mohan in the other prominent roles.

In this V Chandru production, action sequences were choreographed by Ravi Varma and Mass Mada. The film’s music is composed by APO, with cinematography and editing by Satish B and Umesh R, respectively.

Garadi | Kannada | November 10, 2023

Yogaraj Bhat’s upcoming film ‘Garadi,’ starring Yashas Surya, centers around traditional wrestling. This film is produced by Vanaja Patil’s Kourava Production House and Soumya Films. The movie features challenging star Darshan in a cameo role. Besides, the producer, actor, and director BC Patil plays a prominent role in this film.

Sonal Monteiro stars the female lead while Ravi Shankar plays another significant role in this movie. Niranjan Babu leads the cinematography. V Harikrishna joins hands with Yogaraj Bhat to craft the film’s musical score.

Mandya | Kannada | November 24, 2023

Mandya tells the story of four boys who come to Mandya from different parts of India to embark on a career in crime and extortion from builders and high-profile individuals. However, their lives take a turn when one of them, Ganpat, goes missing.

Directed and written by Sanjay Niranjan, the cinema is produced by Sanam Productions India. The cinema stars Gavie Chahal, Deepshikha Nagpal, Jassi Singh, Vandana Lalwani, Ashish Warang, Akshita Agnihotri, and Pari Mirza.

Honey Satamkar was responsible for music, S. Pappu for cinematography, and Komal Verma for Editing.

Verdict

These 12 South Indian movies releasing in November 2023 have already created a buzz besides competing with each other. Like every time, these films will bring great collaborations of directors, heroes, and studios.

Representing the Telugu industry, Mangalavaram has taken the lead, with Japan topping the Tamil offerings. Among Malayalam movies, Garudan captures significant attention, while Garadi generates the highest anticipation in the Kannada studios. With this remarkable storytelling extravaganza, the end of the year is going to be an entertaining season of the motion picture.

Now time will tell which of these films will win the hearts of the cinephiles or become blockbusters.