(L) Idhayam Murali; (R) Love oh Love 
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From Idhayam Murali to Love Oh Love: 12 Tamil films hitting theatres this July

Starting with Gatta Kusthi 2 this weekend and ending with Sigma, July promises an array of interesting Tamil movie releases

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Gatta Kusthi 2: Jul 3

A poster from Gatta Kusthi

In the touching family drama Veera, a stay-at-home husband's commitment is put to the test when miscommunications and social pressure threaten to destroy all he values. Cast: Vishnuu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi. Director: Chella Ayyavu.

Dark: Jul 3

Dark poster

After relocating to an enigmatic home with a troubled background, an atheist's life descends into terror. He is forced to face the paranormal and reevaluate all of his beliefs after a startling crime. Cast: Ajay Karthi, Anchana Nethrun. Director: Kalyan K Jegan.

Idhayam Murali: Jul 10

Posters of Idhayam Murali

Idhayam Murali tells the story of a young guy who negotiates the difficulties of unrequited love and discovers that some feelings stay firmly ingrained in his heart even as time goes on and life takes unforeseen turns. Cast: Atharvaa, Kayadu Lohar, Preity Mukhundhan. Director: Aakash Baskaran.

Love Oh Love: Jul 10

Stills from the Love Oh Love teaser

Because of his girlfriend Avantika's extravagant spending, Raghuvaran loses his job, accumulates debt, and is abandoned by his family. He's prepared to break up, but she won't let go. He dares her to assume the "man's" position in their relationship for four months so she can experience the pressure he has. The conclusion of the story depends on whether Avantika accepts the challenge and whether they find true love again. Cast: Pavish, Naga Durga, Selvaraghavan. Director: Magesh Rajendran.

G.D.N: Jul 17

Madhavan as GD Naidu

The film, which is a biopic about Edison of India Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, chronicles Naidu's remarkable transformation from a farmer's son who dropped out of school early to one of India's most talented inventors and industrial pioneers. Cast: Madhavan, Yogi Babu, Priyamani. Director: Krishnakumar Ramakumar.

Arulvaan: Jul 17

Poster of Arulvaan

It centers on Muthuvel, a resolute collector who overcame all obstacles to educate a tribal girl and provide access to school for the entire forest community. This film, which tells a tale of bravery, hope, and transformation, is proof of the power that one person can have. Cast: Arulnithi, Aarav, Ramya Pandian. Director: Ganesh Vinayakan.

Anbe Diana: Jul 17

A still and poster from Anbe Diana

Since their school days, Magic Gonzalez, an Anglo-Indian neighbour, has been the passion of CSK (Chirumamilla Seetha Krishnan), an athletics coach from Perambur. His devotion eventually wins her over after years of rejection due to cultural differences. But unless Magic vows to change, CSK is hesitant because he worries that her way of life would conflict with his traditional Telugu family. Cast: Pari Elavazhagan, Ramya Ranganathan, Chetan, Roja. Director: Pari Elavazhagan.

Arjunan Per Paththu: Jul 17

Yogi Babu in the first poster of Arjunan Per Paththu

It follows a guy who purchases a truck for his livelihood using a loan and his funds, but when it is stolen, his hunt for the robbers reveals a large-scale swindle that he must combat. Cast: Yogi Babu, Aruldoss. Director: R Rajmohan.

Immortal: Jul 23

GV Prakash Kumar (L), Kayadu Lohar (R) from Immortal

It focuses on a man who imagines himself becoming closer to his neighbor—the woman of his dreams—and then is hounded by a monster. Cast: GV Prakash, Kayadu Lohar. Director: Mariappan Chinna.

Sathyavan Savithiri: Jul 24

Keerthy Suresh and Mysskin in Sathyavan Savithiri

It focuses on a happy lawyer who, while battling for social justice and managing her own emotional suffering, has her life completely turned upside down when she takes on a significant case. Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Mysskin. Director: Praveen S Vijaay.

Sigma: Jul 31

Sigma poster

In this exhilarating adventure, a renegade treasure hunter defies all regulations in his quest for the highest score, skilfully and boldly negotiating lethal traps and double-crosses. Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah. Director: Jason Sanjay.

Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku: TBA

Stills from the character introduction video of Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku

In the last hours before dawn, a divided judge, an ageing hangman, and a morally torn jailer face the weight of justice, guilt, and humanity while a young man convicted of murder awaits execution. Cast: Vetri, Rangaraj Pandey, Brigida Saga. Director: Dayal Padmanabhan.

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