With the release of blockbusters like Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise and Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2, it is evident that audiences love regional cinema. Pan-India films have resulted in high expectations from the forthcoming South films. It’s no secret that many south actors like Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, NTR Jr, Ram Charan, Nagarjuna, Rajinikanth, Vijay Devarakonda, and others now have a strong fan base amongst the Hindi-speaking audience.

We have rounded up a list of upcoming movies that are expected to be a hit at the box office. 

Salaar

Prabhas-starrer Salaar is an action-packed film written and directed by KGF: Chapter 2 maker Prashanth Neel. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. The film was supposed to release on April 14, but due to the pandemic, it has been pushed to 2023.

Adipurush

Prabhas is on a roll. He is currently shooting for Om Raut’s film Adipurush which also has Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. The film is backed by Krishna Kumar and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and will release on January 12th, 2023.

Pushpa: The Rule

After the massive success of Pushpa: The Rise starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, Sukumar is all set to entertain the audience with the sequel Pushpa: The Rule. The film will be released next year.

Godfather

Godfather is one of the biggest South Indian films everyone is looking forward to. Salman Khan and Chiranjeevi will be seen together in the film for the first time ever. Welcoming Khan on board, Chiranjeevi took to his official Twitter handle to share a picture with him. He wrote, “Your entry has energized everyone & the excitement has gone to next level. Sharing the screen with you is an absolute joy. Your presence will no doubt give that magical #KICK to the audience.”

Liger

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday’s next film Liger is an action sports drama. The actor will be seen playing a kickboxer who has his sights set on becoming a world champion. Liger will also feature American boxer, Mike Tyson. The film will mark Deverakonda’s debut in Hindi cinema and Panday’s film debut in Telugu cinema.

Project K

Project K will feature megastars like Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. The film is based on science fiction that chronicles the survival of people in an apocalyptic world.