Check out the highly anticipated Telugu movies releasing around Diwali this year.
Dussehra 2023 treated Tollywood fans with big releases such as Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari and Ravi Teja’s Tiger Nageswara Rao, which took the audience on an adventure. Bhagavanth Kesari offered an emotional portrayal of family dynamics, particularly focusing on the bond between sisters and uncles, while Tiger Nageswara Rao was an exciting ‘biopic-heist’ thriller. As November unfolds, fans of Telugu cinema can look forward to experiencing some more fresh and unique films.
Here’s the list of top Tollywood films releasing in November 2023, coinciding with Diwali.
1. Mangalavaaram
Release date: November 17
RX100 fame Payal Rajput will be seen in this upcoming Telugu psychological horror thriller set in the 1980s-1990s. Helmed by Ajay Bhupathi, Mangalavaaram is set against the backdrop of a small village where mysterious deaths happen every Tuesday. Shailu played by Payal, a young woman, takes centre stage in the narrative, and the enigmatic story unfolds through an intriguing cinematic adventure. The movie also features Ajay Ghosh and Krishna Chaitanya in crucial roles.
2. Spark
Release date: November 17
This action drama marks Vikranth’s debut as an actor, writer and director. Mehreen Pirzada and Rukshar Dhillon play the female leads in Spark, produced by Leela Reddy under Deaf Frog Productions. The movie follows the main character, as he tries to find ways to stop a powerful monster that poses a threat to the nation’s safety. The film will be released in multiple languages.
3. Aadikeshava
Release date: November 10
Aadikeshava is an upcoming Telugu film, helmed by director Srikanth N Reddy. The movie features Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Sreeleela and Aparna Das as pivotal characters. Malayalam actor Joju George will be making his Tollywood debut as Chenga Reddy in this action drama.
4. Keedaa Cola
Release date: November 3
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati is presenting director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam’s upcoming Telugu movie, Keedaa Cola. This is a crime comedy featuring a cast led by veteran comic actor Brahmanandam. The film will spotlight eight pivotal characters portrayed by Brahmanandam, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Raghu Ram, Ravindra Vijay, Jeevan Kumar, Vishnu, Rag Mayur and Tharun Bhascker.
5. Vyooham
Release date: November 10
Helmed by acclaimed director Ram Gopal Varma, Vyooham depicts the events that unfolded within Jagan Mohan Reddy’s (played by actor Ajmal Amir) family following the demise of his father, the late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, and the legal battles he faced after that. It is anticipated that Shapadham will be about how Jagan overcame adversities to become the chief minister.
6. Devil: The British Secret Agent
Release date: November 24
Directed by Abhishek Nama, Devil: The British Secret Agent is an upcoming period drama that revolves around a British secret agent, who embarks on a mission to unravel a dark mystery. Along the way, he gets entangled in a complex network of romance, dishonesty and betrayal. The outcome of his endeavours has the potential to alter the course of history. The movie stars Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Elnaaz Norouzi, Samyuktha Menon and Mark Bennington.
7. Ambajipeta Marriage Band
Release date: November 25
Ambajipeta Marriage Band is an comedy drama movie directed by Dushyanth Katikineni. The teaser hints at a film that combines fun, emotions and drama with an intriguing storyline, which has been mostly kept under wraps. The movie features Suhas and Shivani Nagaram in the lead, along with Jagadeesh Prathap Bhandari, Goparaju Ramana and Saranya Pradeep, among others in supporting roles.
Also read: Keedaa Cola trailer: Tharun Bhascker directs and stars in a wacky crime comedy
8. Polimera 2
Release date: November 3
Polimera 2 is an upcoming horror movie, directed by Anil Vishwanath. It features Baladitya, Rakendu Mouli, Ravi Varma, Satyam Rajesh and Getup Srinu as the lead characters. The film revolves around a policeman, who sets out to seek justice for his brother’s death in a village plagued by black magic.
Also read: Mangalavaaram trailer: Payal Rajput goes bold for this mystery thriller
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