From Good Bad Ugly to Ghaati: 8 big movie releases in April 2025

A series of thrilling films is slated to hit the theatres this April

April 2025 promises to be an exciting month for South Indian film buffs! From action, drama, and comedy to fantasy, there is something for all. Take a look at eight hot releases this month.

Bazooka (Malayalam) – April 10

Starring the legendary Mammootty, Bazooka is a thriller with a full dose of action. The story is about a businessman and a police officer who team up to catch a serial killer. Their nonconventional method? Laying out clever traps to catch the criminal. With the likes of Shine Tom Chacko and Gautham Vasudev Menon, this movie promises gripping drama and suspense.

Good Bad Ugly (Tamil) – April 10

Ajith Kumar, in Good Bad Ugly, plays a gangster who is released from jail. His attempt to leave his shady past behind by confronting old enemies will be thrilling. Trisha Krishnan and Arjun Das are part of the lead cast.

Odela 2 (Telugu) – April 17

Tamannaah Bhatia is at the helm of this sequel, which is a far-off village dominated by old traditions. The narrative revolves around the comeback of Odela Malanna Swamy, a messiah who guards the villagers against tyranny. Rich in action and drama, this movie is a must-see for Telugu fans.

The Pet Detective (Malayalam) – April 25

A comedy thriller, The Pet Detective, has Anupama Parameswaran and Sharafudheen in it. The movie is about a naughty macaw parrot that turns the life of a couple upside down. This light-hearted film, which was shot for 83 days, brings Anupama back to Malayalam cinema.

Vaamana (Kannada) – April 10

Based on a Kannada film, the movie is about common people becoming vengeful characters and changing themselves into horror villains. Starring leads Dhanveerrah and Reeshma Nanaiaha, Vaamana provides energetic action and an interesting screenplay.

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A one-of-a-kind romantic fantasy, Lovely is about a man who becomes friends with a chatty housefly. With Mathew Thomas as the center of the film, it combines the elements of laughter, 3D animation, and emotive feeling to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Chaurya Paatam (Telugu) – April 18

Four hot-headed men decide to rob India's idyllic village, but they stumble upon its seedy secrets. Indhra Ram and Rajeev Kanakala feature in this heist thriller, which is full of twists and suspense.

Ghaati (Telugu) – April 18

Anushka Shetty excels as a fearless woman commanding a trade unit, driven into the world of weed smuggling. Starring Ramya Krishnan and Jagapathi Babu, the film is sure to deliver power-packed drama and action.

From action thrillers to tearjerkers, April 2025 is chock full of great South Indian movies. Whether Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or Kannada is your bag, there's a little something for everyone.

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