2023 is going to be a dramatic and action-packed year, and it's not only because of Bollywood. To keep people delighted throughout India, the South Indian cinema industry is also constantly working to improve. Here is a list of 10 South Indian movies premiering in January 2023 that you may want to set aside time to see so that your year is not limited to only mainstream Hindi movies. Let's look at it!
1. Varisu
The Tamil film Varisu, which stars Vijay and our favorite Rashmika Mandanna, tells the tale of Vijay Rajendran, whose life changes with the death of his foster father. It is the 66th movie featuring Vijay as the main character and is directed by Vamshi Paidipally, making it the most eagerly anticipated film in South India. The movie will debut in theaters on January 12.
2. Veera Simha Reddy
Veera Simha Reddy, a Telugu action drama, is another eagerly anticipated film in January 2023. The main theme of this ensemble star-studded film is retribution. On January 12, there will be a major release of it.
3. Waltair Veerayya
If Chiranjeevi is the main character, every movie is worth seeing. Along with Shruti Haasan and Ravi Teja, Chiranjeevi plays the title character in Waltair Veerayya. The plot revolves around maritime smuggling, a subject that is prevalent in the Indian peninsula. On January 13th, the film is scheduled to open in theaters.
4. Agent
After numerous setbacks, Agent, a gripping spy action drama, finally hit theaters on January 1. Akhil Akkineni, the son of Nagarjuna and a Telugu heartthrob, stars in it and is directed by Surender Reddy.
5. Thunivu
The captivating plot of Thunivu will hook you from the first page. It is an excellent Tamil crime action film starring Manju Warrier and Ajith Kumar, among others. On January 11, it will be shown in theaters all around India.
7. HanuMAN
On January 25, 2023, the fantasy film HanuMAN will be released in Telugu. The only thing that is known about the movie is that Teja Sjja and Amritha Iyer star in it and that it is a superhero movie with eye-catching cinematography.
8. Shivaji Surathkal 2
The criminal thriller Shivaji Surathkal 2, a prequel to the well-known film of the same name, is scheduled for release on January 16. The only information available about the film is its cast, which includes Radhika Narayan and Ramesh Aravind.
9. Orchestra Mysuru
Orchestra Mysuru is a Kannada musical film, as its name suggests. It is made by KRG Studios and Daali Pictures, two of the top Kannada production companies. Sunil Mysuru is the director, and Poonamachandara Mysore and Rajalakshmi star. A handful of the movie's tracks have already been made public and have gotten a great deal of fanfare. On January 12, watch Orchestra Mysuru in theaters to honor Mysore's orchestral scene.
10. Ayisha
One-of-a-kind bilingual production Ayisha (Malayalam and Arabic). Manju Warrier plays the title character in the movie, which follows Ayisha as she moves to a country in the gulf. One of the most eagerly awaited South Indian films in January 2023 is set for a global release on January 20, 2023.