Hyderabad: After a disappointing Dasara season where six Telugu films failed at the box office, everyone is now looking forward to Diwali 2024. Diwali is always a big time for film releases and this year several films are all set to compete for the audience’s attention.
Upcoming Diwali Releases
Six films will be released this Diwali, four original Telugu films and two dubbed from Tamil.
1. Kiran Abavaram’s KA
After a string of failed films, Kiran took a break to focus on KA, which is the costliest film of his career. The film is slated to release on October 31 and fans are eagerly waiting to see if it will be a hit.
2. Lucky Bhaskar
Another big release is Lucky Bhaskar, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary. Directed by Venky Atluri, this period drama has created a lot of buzz and will also hit the screens on October 31.
3. Nikhil’s Appudo Ippudo Eppudo
Nikhil Appudo’s film Ippudo Eppudo was originally slated for the same date but was moved to November 8 to avoid competition.
4. Satyadev’s zebra
Satyadev’s Zebra is another film in the race for Diwali, though much of its plot remains under wraps.
In addition to these Telugu films, two Tamil dubbed films are also releasing: Siva Karthikeyan’s Amaran and Jayam Ravi’s Brother. Although these are not big star films, they still carry some expectations.
Who will win the box office battle?
With six movies coming out around the same time, the competition is fierce. It is not clear which of these films will make it, but fans are excited to see what Diwali has in store for the Telugu film industry.
Looking ahead: Christmas and Sankranti
While Diwali is the immediate focus, fans are also excited about two big films coming later. Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is expected to release in early December, possibly on December 5. Meanwhile, Ram Charan’s Game Changer, directed by S. Shankar, has been shelved and is now aiming for a Sankranti release in January 2025.
