Tamil Movies Releasing For Pongal 2024

Ayalaan, the highly anticipated Tamil sci-fi comedy, lands this weekend (12 January 2024) on the eve of Pongal! This laugh-a-minute space escapade follows four friends who stumble upon a lost alien (voiced by Siddharth) and become his unlikely intergalactic guides.

Packed with stunning visual effects, high-octane action sequences, and Sivakarthikeyan's signature brand of humor, Ayalaan promises a rollercoaster ride for the whole family. Rakul Preet Singh adds charm as the female lead, while Yogi Babu and Karunakaran provide side-splitting comic relief.

Directed by R. Ravikumar and produced by KJR Studios, Ayalaan boasts over 4500 VFX shots, making it a visual spectacle unlike any other in Tamil cinema.

Brace yourself for Captain Miller, an action-packed epic rewinding history in theaters this Pongal. Dhanush dons the khaki as Captain Miller, a soldier flung back from World War II to British-occupied India of 1942.

GV Prakash Kumar's score amplifies the thrills, while director Arun Matheswaran promises a unique blend of genre-bending storytelling and powerful Tamil storytelling.

Captain Miller isn't just a time-travel adventure; it's a journey of rediscovering forgotten heroes and questioning the true cost of freedom. Don't miss this cinematic stormfront when it explodes on Pongal!

Cast: Dhanush, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Shiva Rajkumar, Sundeep Kishan, John Kokken, Nivedhithaa Sathish

Release Date: 12 Jan, 2024

Mission Chapter 1 (Tamil movie): A 2023 Tamil action thriller film starring Arun Vijay and Amy Jackson. The plot revolves around a prisoner trapped in a high-security jail who attempts to escape to see his ailing daughter.

Directed By: AL Vijay (Thalaiva & Madarasapatinam Fame)

Release Date: 12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas, directed by the acclaimed Sriram Raghavan, known for his dark and layered thrillers like Andhadhun and Badla, Merry Christmas promises a captivating narrative. The film revolves around a chance encounter on Christmas Day that sends the lives of two individuals spiraling into a whirlwind of suspense and danger.

Cast: Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, two actors renowned for their talent and versatility, take on the lead roles.

Release Date: January 12, 2024 (Hindi & Tamil)

Guntur Kaaram, Mahesh Babu plays the role of Ramana, a gangster who falls in love with a journalist, played by Sreeleela. The film is said to be a family emotional drama.

Tollywood super star Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram is scheduled to release worldwide on 12 January 2024, only in Telugu.

HanuMan (2024), superhero film, hitting theaters on January 12, 2024. It's the first installment of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe and stars Teja Sajja as Hanuman, a village boy bestowed with incredible powers by Anjaneya (the divine monkey god Hanuman). The film follows his journey as he embraces his destiny and faces off against evil forces.

Cast: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Raj Deepak Shetty and Vinay Rai.