South Indian Movies That Crossed Rs 100 Crore Box Office Collection And Their OTT Releases: Aranmanai 4, Manjummel Boys & More

Big Hits in South Indian Cinema: 2024 Box Office Boom

South Indian movies are making a big splash in 2024! Let’s celebrate the films that have been hugely successful and entertained audiences across India.

Tamil Nadu Makes History

The Tamil film industry is especially excited about the success of “Aranmanai 4,” a horror-comedy starring Raashii Khanna. This movie is a major milestone because it’s the first big hit of the year for Tamil cinema and has raked in over 100 crore rupees (around $12 million USD)! “Aranmanai 4” proves that Raashii Khanna and Tamannaah Bhatia are talented actresses who can bring both scares and laughs to the big screen.

Malayalam Movies on the Rise

But Tamil Nadu isn’t the only one celebrating! Malayalam cinema has also seen some incredible successes in 2024. “Manjummel Boys,” a suspenseful survival story directed by Chidambaram, is a record-breaker. It’s the first Malayalam film to ever earn more than 200 crore rupees (around $24 million USD)! The movie’s exciting plot kept audiences on the edge of their seats and made it a must-see for fans all over India.

Another Malayalam film making waves is “The Goat Life,” starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. This powerful movie tells the true story of Malayali workers who were forced to work in terrible conditions in Saudi Arabia. It has earned over 150 crore rupees (around $18 million USD) and has sparked important conversations about worker rights.

Two other Malayalam films, “Aavesham” and “Premalu,” have also found success with audiences, each bringing in over 100 crore rupees (around $12 million USD). These films show the strength and diversity of Malayalam cinema.

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Telugu Titans Triumph

The Telugu film industry is also having a fantastic year. “Captain Miller,” starring Dhanush, has proven his star power once again by earning over 104 crore rupees (around $12.5 million USD) worldwide.

For action movie fans, “Hanu-Man” starring Teja Sajja, has been a huge hit, grossing a massive 350 crore rupees (around $42 million USD) worldwide. This movie proves that superhero stories can be just as popular in India as they are anywhere else.

Finally, superstar Mahesh Babu’s movie “Guntur Kaaram” has brought in a whopping 171.5 crore rupees (around $20.7 million USD) worldwide. This film has further solidified the popularity of Telugu cinema and shown that audiences love to see Mahesh Babu on the big screen.

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2024: A Year to Remember for South Indian Cinema

From horror-comedies to superhero flicks and true stories, South Indian cinema has delivered a variety of films that have resonated with audiences in 2024. With such a strong showing, it’s clear that South Indian movies are a force to be reckoned with in the Indian film industry.

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