With Rajinikanth's 75th birthday coming, all eyes are on the re-release of Padayappa after 25 years. Meanwhile, Darshan's The Devil is also hitting theatres this week, releasing even as the actor is still in prison. In Tamil, Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar features him as a die-hard MGR fan. Here's a list of all films that are releasing in theatres this week across languages:
Rameshwaran is a devout fan of the late actor and Chief Minister MG Ramachandran, just like his father who is also known for celebrating his films in theatres. The son eventually grows up to become a police officer, but has his own way of dealing with matters of crime that gets him into trouble. Cast: Karthi, Krithi Shetty. Director: Nalan Kumarasamy.
An uncle humiliates Padayappa's family, forcing them to flee their house. Padayappa rebuilds his family's reputation after putting in a lot of effort, but long-standing animosities and a jealous wife still cause issues. Cast: Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan. Director: KS Ravikumar.
It revolves around an enigmatic hero named "Devil," whose covert motivations propel a tale of power, retribution, and love. It is full of political intrigue, personal grudges, and intense action as he fights corrupt forces; his true motivations are only made clear in the climax. Cast: Darshan, Rachana Rai. Director: Prakash Veer.
A man attempts to wed the woman he loves, but events force him to wed another girl, and he ultimately marries three ladies from other religions. Cast: Kapil Sharma, Ayesha Khan. Director: Anukalp Goswami.
Siddharth is the unintentional star of a slum-based comedy of errors due to his life's series of disasters, which include losing love, money, and dignity. The only person who brings hope back is Shravya, a strict single mother. But Siddharth's history reappears to jeopardise everything just as he starts to start over and seek love. Cast: Shree Nandu, Yaamini Bhaskar. Director: Varun Reddy.
In the middle of spiritual ideas in a woodland environment, it centres on the struggle between nature and avarice, with the protagonist serving as both an elephant caretaker and a village protector. Cast: Vemal, Srushti Dange. Director: Dinesh Kalaiselvan.
A tribal man raised in the jungle fights a ruthless forest officer to save his deaf-mute girlfriend, Jasmine, creating an intense battle of love, survival, and justice amidst stunning forest backdrops. Cast: Roshan Kanakala, Bandi Saroj Kumar. Director: Sandeep Raaj.
The film tells the narrative of a character named Peter who struggles with alcoholism and sets out on a path to recovery. Cast: MN Likith, Ashwini Chavare. Director: Karthik Rajan.
After a personal tragedy, Rachel, the daughter of a butcher, accepts a career that is dominated by men and sets off on a quest for identity and retribution. She must face society's judgement, her own fortitude, and the essence of justice in a cruel world as a result of her journey. Cast: Honey Rose, Babu Raj. Director: Anandini Bala.
A young lady from Gurukula is captivated by the lotus and decides to learn about its profound significance in Indian culture. Her voyage delves into the existence of flowers in art, culture, scripture, science, medicine, spirituality, and history. Cast: Paripoorna Chandrashekhar, GL Bhat. Director: K Suchendra Bhat.
