In a Tamil household, Deepavali morning has a rhythm. Oil bath at dawn, new clothes, the first murukku of the day, and a prayer before the doorway fills with relatives. Then, somewhere between the second round of sweets and the last of the visitors, someone asks the question that every family knows is coming: “So, which movie are we watching?”
This year, four releases are queueing up to be the film your family argues over, and we’ve got you covered.
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Suriya plays DSP Inbaraj in this Tamil film, directed by Jithu Madhavan. It’s Madhavan’s Tamil directorial debut, following the Malayalam hits Romancham and Aavesham. It releases in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, widening its reach beyond Tamil Nadu.
Mookuthi Amman 2
Nayanthara leads this sequel to the first Mookuthi Amman, directed by Sundar C with music by Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi. The film reportedly leans on grand visuals and spiritual elements, and its teaser, titled World of Mahasakthi, raised expectations. It’s also releasing in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, which could widen its audience.
Appa Kutty
Vijay Antony stars in this film directed by M. Maran, which centres on the bond between a father and his daughter. It blends action, emotion and family sentiment. That makes it the festival pick for families who want something heartfelt to watch together.
Ramayana: Part 1
Nitesh Tiwari directs this Hindi epic, with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. It’s planned as a two-part adaptation, and this is the first instalment. Its nationwide, multilingual release is expected to take the largest share of Diwali’s theatrical business.
Five films, one festival, and a hundred opinions waiting to be shared over dinner. Book your seats, bring the whole family, and tell us afterward which one earned the loudest applause. Happy Deepavali!
