(L) Vishwanath and Sons; (R) DC 
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From Vishwanath and Sons to DC: 10 Tamil films hitting theatres this August

From Suriya's 46th film, Vishwanath and Sons, to Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut, DC, August has a wide variety of films lined up across genres

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G.D.N: Aug 7

R Madhavan in GDN first look

A fascinating chapter in the life of G. D. Naidu, a renowned inventor, industrial visionary, and one of India's finest innovators, is the basis for the inspirational drama GDN. Instead of being a full biopic, the movie focuses on remarkable real-life incidents that put his fortitude and steadfast faith in development to the test. Cast: Madhavan, Priyamani, Dushara Vijayan. Director: Krishnakumar Ramkumar.

DC: Aug 7

From L to R: Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Wamiqa Gabbi, Lokesh Kanagaraj in Arun Matheswaran's DC

Along the way, outcast Devadas and his friends discover justice, redemption, and unlikely relationships while fighting to save an innocent family devastated by police violence and avoiding a vicious cop. Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy. Director: Arun Matheswaran.

Photographer: Aug 7

Photographer

In order to record a rare and elusive phenomena that has the potential to permanently alter his life, Veera, a troubled and compulsive photographer determined to establish his value, travels deep into Mathikettan Solai, a mystical reserve forest. Cast: Ashraf, Janani Samathanam, Karunakaran. Director: Abdul Basith Syed.

Magudam: Aug 14

Vishal (L) and John Vijay (R) in a still from Magudam

Protecting his son from some of the most dangerous gangsters in South India forces a calm father to accept his violent heritage. Cast: Vishal, Dushara Vijayan, Anjali. Director: Vishal.

Vishwanath and Sons: Aug 14

A poster from Vishwanath and Sons

Vishwanath and Sons tells the story of Sanjay Vishwanath, a 40-year-old veteran international pistol shooter attempting a career comeback, as his goals clash with obligations to his family and an unanticipated age-gap relationship. Cast: Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon. Director: Venky Atluri.

Modha Rathiri: Aug 21

The first look poster of Rishikanth-Anishma Anilkumar's Modha Rathiri

It centers on an odd wedding when a number of lies are revealed, and too many surprises occur in one night. What begins as a fresh start descends into turmoil and becomes a night that transforms everything. Cast: Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar. Director: Raja Karuppasamy.

Ram in Leela: Aug 21

The first poster of Rio Raj's Ram in Leela

A man who has always been unlucky in love finally meets the woman of his dreams, but an extraordinary twist forces him to redefine love, identity, and what it truly means to choose someone. Cast: Rio Raj, Vartika. Director: Ramachandran Kannan.

Hi: Aug 28

Kavin (L) and Nayanthara (R) in a poster for Hi

Two people who hold diametrically opposed views on love are placed in an unforeseen, unpleasant circumstance. They learn what it really means to love and be loved as life forces them to step outside of their comfort zones. Cast: Nayanthara, Kavin. Director: Vishnu Edavan.

Karathey Babu: Aug 28

Ravi Mohan in Karathey Babu

The film examines the private and emotional aspects of a local strongman going into politics. Cast: Ravi Mohan, Nassar, Shakthi Vasudevan. Director: Ganesh K Babu.

Once More: Aug 28

Arjun Das (L) and Aditi Shankar (R) in a poster for Once More

The film follows a cheerful woman and a devastated, heartbroken guy as their disparate worlds converge. Cast: Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar, Sona Olickal, Dravid Selvam, and Anusha Prabhu. Director: Vignesh Srikanth.

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