The Tamil film industry is on the brink of a prosperous era, as several major projects are currently in production. Notable stars such as Suriya, preparing for ‘Kanguva,’ and Sivakarthikeyan, set to showcase a new look in ‘Amaran,’ are diligently working on their ambitious ventures. This indicates that the Tamil film industry is poised for significant growth shortly. Also, we can anticipate the arrival of remarkable and star-studded projects. The collaboration of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in Thug Life, the partnership between Lokesh Kanagaraj and TJ Gnanavel with Rajinikanth, and the exceptional performances in releases like Kottukalli are some of the highlights. However, as we know that great things require time, some releases this week will keep you entertained. Below is a compilation of Tamil films and series you can enjoy from April 29 to May 5, 2024, both in theaters and on OTT platforms.
Theatrical Releases:
Aranmanai 4, the fourth installment in the horror comedy franchise developed by Sundar C, features the director himself in the lead role. Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna, Santhosh Pratap, Yogi Babu, and other talented actors are joining him. The storyline centers around a folklore creature called Baak and its influence on a particular family.
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar takes the lead in the emotional thriller Sabari. Directed by Anil Katz in his directorial debut, the film showcases Varalaxmi as a mother. Sabari revolves around the mother’s relentless pursuit to protect her daughter from a challenging situation. Alongside Varalaxmi, the film features Ganesh Venkatraman, Shashank, Mime Gopi, Sunaina, Baby Krithika, Rajashri Nair, Bhadram, and other talented actors.
Kurangu Pedal is a countryside tale that revolves around a young boy’s endeavors to master the art of cycling. Directed by Kamalakannan, the film is supported by Sivakarthikeyan, Savitha Shanmugam, and SuMee Baskaran. Notably, Kurangu Pedal was showcased in the Indian Panorama section of the esteemed 53rd International Film Festival of India held in Goa.
OTT Releases:
DeAr is a romantic drama that follows the story of a newlywed couple. The plot revolves around a husband who is a light sleeper and discovers that his wife has a snoring problem. The movie explores the challenges in their marriage caused by her snoring. The film is currently streaming on Netflix, and it stars Aishwarya Rajesh, GV Prakash Kumar, Rohini, Kaali Venkat, and Ilavarasu.
Ranam Aram Thavael stars Vaibhav, Nandita Swetha, Tanya Hope, and Saras Menon. It delves into the consequences of a nurse’s mysterious demise, drawing a crime writer into the investigation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the presence of powerful entities orchestrating a series of murders. Sherief pens this captivating mystery thriller. The film will be available to stream on the Aha Tamil Platform starting May 1st.
