Kollywood 2024: From 'Indian 2' To 'GOAT', 8 Big Tamil Films To Watch Out For

2024 has been a challenging year for Tamil cinema, marked by a slow start and a significant mid-year slump. The year began with high hopes as the eagerly awaited Pongal releases, 'Ayalaan' and 'Captain Miller,' performed as expected at the box office. However, the industry soon faced a downturn with no major hits until Sundar C's 'Aranmanai 4' arrived to break the streak.

Despite the rough start, the latter half of 2024 looks promising for Kollywood, with several big movies scheduled for release. Here are the highly anticipated films set to hit the screens in the coming months:

Indian 2

First up is Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2,' the much-awaited sequel to Shankar's blockbuster 'Indian.' After numerous delays, this anti-corruption film will finally release on July 12. Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Senapati, a freedom fighter turned vigilante, with a star-studded cast including Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, and many more.

Raayan

'Raayan,' an action thriller directed by Dhanush, marks his second directorial venture. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, the film stars Dhanush in the titular role. The ensemble cast features SJ Suryah, Prakash Raj, Selvaraghavan, Sundeep Kishan, and others. The story follows Raayan, a young man navigating the criminal underworld in search of his family's murderers. It is set to release on July 26.

Thangalaan

'Thangalaan' is a historical action drama directed by Pa Ranjith and produced by Studio Green, Neelam Productions, and Jio Studios. Starring Vikram in the lead role, the film also features Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, and Daniel Caltagirone. Set during British rule in India, it tells the tale of a tribal leader's revolt against the British for attempting to seize his land for gold mining. The film will release on August 15.

The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)

Directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment, 'GOAT' is a science fiction action film starring Vijay in dual roles. The ensemble cast includes Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, and others. The movie is slated for release on September 5.

Kanguva

'Kanguva,' directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, is a fantasy action film starring Suriya. The cast includes Bobby Deol and Disha Patani in their Tamil debuts, alongside Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, and more. It is scheduled for release on October 10.

Vettaiyan

'Vettaiyan,' an action drama written and directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Lyca Productions, stars Rajinikanth. The ensemble cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and others. The film will be released on October 10.

Vidaamuyarchi

'Vidaamuyarchi,' a survival action film directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Lyca Productions, stars Ajith Kumar. The cast includes Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, and others. The film will release on October 31.

Amaran

'Amaran,' a biographical action war film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, is jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. Sivakarthikeyan stars as Major Mukund Varadarajan, with Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, Rahul Bose, and others. Based on the book series 'India's Most Fearless' by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, the release date is yet to be announced.

The latter half of 2024 promises an exciting lineup for Tamil cinema, with a mix of historical dramas, action thrillers, and biographical films set to captivate audiences.