(L) Jailer 2; (R) Baththa 
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From Jailer 2 to Baththa: 9 Tamil films hitting theatres in October

From Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 to Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa, Tamil films across genres and themes are gearing up to open in theatres this September

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

Baththa: Oct 1

Vijay Sethupathi in the World of Baththa glimpse video

Set in 1986 Madras, a feared local don is accidentally locked inside a deserted school restroom by an eight-year-old boy, and the unlikely friendship that develops forces the gangster to confront his vulnerability and find his way back to his family. Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Santhy Balachandran, Vishnu Govindan, Arjun Chidambaram, Ajay Ghosh. Director: Balaji Tharaneetharan.

Sigma: Oct 2

Sundeep Kishan in Sigma

In Sigma, a young man is drawn into a high-stakes heist involving Rs 500 crore, setting off a fast-paced action adventure filled with danger, deception and unexpected turns. Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah, Sampath Raj, Raju Sundaram, Shiv Pandit, Yog Japee, Sheela Rajkumar. Director: Jason Sanjay.

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai: Oct 1

From L to R: Soori, Nivin Pauly, and Anjali in Ram's Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

An encounter on a moving train between an ordinary 32-year-old man, an 8,000-year-old immortal and a rat sets three unlikely lives on an extraordinary course that intertwines their destinies. Cast: Nivin Pauly, Anjali, Soori. Director: Ram.

Anbil Avan: Tamil, Oct 2

Anbil Avan poster

A newly married couple finds their love tested by extraordinary circumstances, forcing them to navigate the unexpected challenges that threaten their relationship. Cast: Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan, Sabumon Abdusamad, Kadirbalu, Maha Delhi Ganesh. Director: R Kaarthikeyan.

Nova: Oct 9

A still from Raiza Wilson's Nova

A group of strangers becomes trapped inside a mysterious abandoned house in a remote hill village, where terrifying events gradually reveal a dark secret connecting the year 1969 to the present day. Cast: Raiza Wilson, Dhurva Neni, Adhvithi Shetty, Hridika Biswas, Sendrayan. Director: Milo Sai.

Jailer 2: Oct 15

Rajinikanth in Jailer 2 song

In Jailer 2, retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is forced back into action when a dangerous criminal organisation threatens his family, pushing him to use his skills one final time to protect his loved ones and preserve his legacy. Cast: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Vijay Sethupathi, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar. Director: Nelson Dilipkumar.

Appa Kutty: Oct 16

Vijay Antony's new poster from Appa Kutty (L), previous poster

A father finds himself caught in a dangerous situation as he fights to protect his daughter, with their emotional bond at the heart of an action thriller. Cast: Vijay Antony, Preethi Asrani, Lithanya, Bagavathi Perumal, Muthu Kumar, Jenson Dhivakar, Lizzie Antony. Director: Mu Maran.

Irandu Vaanam: Oct 23

Irandu Vaanam poster

An intense love story between two people is tested by a devastating tragedy, forcing them to confront circumstances that threaten to tear their relationship apart. Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Mamitha Baiju. Director: Ram Kumar.

Haiku: Oct 23

A poster from Haiku

A young couple's relationship unfolds against the emotional uncertainties of love and life, exploring their journey through romance and the challenges that come with it. Cast: Aegan, Sridevi, Femina George. Director: Yuvaraj Chinnasamy.

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