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Mumbai — : July 2025 is shaping up to be a power-packed month for South Indian cinema, with major releases across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam industries. From Anushka Shetty’s gripping crime saga Ghaati to Vijay Deverakonda’s high-octane thriller Kingdom, these movies are all set to dominate Indian box offices. With their strong stories, mass appeal, and pan-India strategies, Bollywood could face serious competition.
🔥 ‘Kingdom’ – Vijay Deverakonda Returns as a Spy Hero
Release Date: July 4, 2025 (tentative)
Originally set for May, Kingdom is a spy action thriller directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. Vijay plays a fearless warrior fighting to protect his people, with the film split into two parts. Though there’s buzz the release may shift to July 25, nothing’s confirmed yet. Expectations are sky-high for Vijay’s return to action.
🌿 ‘Ghaati’ – Anushka Shetty’s Gritty Transformation
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Ghaati is a Telugu-language crime drama where Anushka Shetty plays a woman pulled into the cannabis trade, eventually becoming a notorious criminal. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the film also stars Vikram Prabhu and releases in 5 languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Anushka’s fans see this as her boldest role in years.
⚔️ ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1’ – Pawan Kalyan’s Period Epic
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Pawan Kalyan stars as a rebel dacoit assigned to steal the Kohinoor from the Mughals in this grand historical action film. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, it promises spectacular action and rich visuals. Originally due July 12, the film now officially drops on July 25.
🎶 ‘Parandhu Po’ – A Father-Son Musical Drama
Release Date: July 4, 2025
From Peranbu director Ram, this emotional Tamil drama follows the deep bond between a father and son. Shiva leads the cast alongside Anjali, Mithun Rayan, and Vijay Yesudas. The film offers a break from action-packed blockbusters with its soulful music and touching story.
🦜 ‘The Pet Detective’ – A Talking Parrot Sparks Romance
Release Date: July 2025 (TBD)
A quirky Malayalam rom-com, The Pet Detective stars Sharaf U Dheen and Anupama Parameswaran. The plot revolves around a couple whose life turns upside down after a Macaw parrot enters their home. Directed by Praneesh Vijayan, it’s expected to deliver laughs and love in equal parts.
🕵️ ‘Ekka’ – Crime and Betrayal in Bengaluru
Release Date: July 18, 2025
This Kannada-language action thriller stars Yuva Rajkumar, Sampada, and Atul Kulkarni. Ekka follows Muthu, who travels to Bengaluru to find a friend who betrayed him—only to get pulled into the underworld of crime and corruption. The film blends action, emotion, and mystery into one intense journey.
