PremiumMost-anticipated Telugu releases of January 2025: Game Changer to Daaku Maharaaj
From Ram Charan's Game Changer to Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, let’s take a look at the most anticipated Telugu movies set to release in theatres in January 2025.
Most-anticipated Telugu releases of January 2025:
Last Updated: 05.45 PM, Dec 26, 2024
The year 2024 has been remarkable for Telugu cinema. Telugu films like Pushpa 2 earned global recognition and created a sensation at the Indian box office. Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be another exciting year, with several big-budget films featuring star heroes set for release. January is particularly special for Telugu cinema, as many films traditionally release during Sankranthi. In January 2025, a host of highly anticipated films are lined up. Here are the most-awaited Telugu releases for the upcoming year.
Most-anticipated Telugu releases of January 2025
Marco - Telugu
The new year 2025 will kick start with the Telugu version of the Malayalam hit Marco. Slated to hit the screens on January 1, 2025, there is a decent buzz for this Malayalam film which has created a sensation of sorts at the box office. Unni Mukundan, who has done several films in Telugu, plays the main lead in this action drama, directed by Haneef Adeni.
Game Changer
It has been quite some time since Ram Charan graced the big screen. He is now set to return with his upcoming film, Game Changer, directed by Shankar. Produced by Dil Raju, this highly anticipated project is slated to release in theaters on January 10, 2025, kicking off the Sankranthi festival. The film will also be released in Hindi and other South Indian languages. Touted as a social drama, Ram Charan will be seen in dual roles, with Kiara Advani playing the female lead.
Daaku Maharaaj
Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is in the prime form of his career, is back with yet another action drama titled Daaku Maharaaj, set to release in theaters on January 12, 2025. Directed by Bobby, the film features Bobby Deol as the main antagonist. Produced by Naga Vamsi, this action-packed drama has music composed by Thaman. The film has created a solid buzz, as it marks the first on-screen face-off between Balakrishna and Bobby Deol.
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is star hero Venkatesh's family drama that has been directed by Anil Ravipudi. The comedy caper is all set to hit the screens on January 14, 2025. Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh play female leads in this film which is also being produced by Dil Raju. Venkatesh films that have released for Sankranthi have all been blockbusters.
Apart from the above listed films, there are a few low budget films which are waiting to hit the screens in Janaury 2025. Depending on the fate of these biggies, films like Robinhood is likely to hit the screes in January 2025. Stay tuned for more update on films and OTT shows releasing in the Telugu OTT space in 2025.