Celebrate Independence Day 2024 with a lineup of films that bring action, laughter, and adventure to the big screen.
As Independence Day 2024 approaches, the excitement in the film industry is palpable. This holiday has become a significant date for movie releases, with filmmakers seizing the opportunity to debut films that capture the essence of patriotism, unity, and freedom. However, this year, audiences can expect a diverse lineup. During this year's Independence Day celebration, broaden the experience with an extensive selection of movies that will attract your attention in the theaters. The selections range from intense action movies, to soothing dramas, to family oriented movies. Here's a look at the major releases this year.
The much-loved comedy horror hit ‘Stree’ is making a comeback with its sequel, ‘Stree 2.’ Directed by Amar Kaushik, this marks the fifth chapter in the Maddock Supernatural Universe. The film features an ensemble cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. Picking up where the original left off, the town of Chanderi faces a new menace—this time, women are being mysteriously snatched away by a horrifying headless creature.
‘Veda’ is an action-packed drama produced under the direction of Nikkhil Advani, and features John Abraham, Sharvari, Abhishek Banerjee, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film underlines themes of courage and the power of one individual. A story of change that explores the journey of a young woman up against an oppressive, intolerant environment, supported and enabled by one single individual.
‘Khel Khel Mein’ is a comedy directed and written by Mudassar Aziz. A remake of the 2016 Italian film ‘Perfect Strangers,’ the movie features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. The story centers on a group of friends who come together for a dinner, only to have their evening take an unexpected turn as hidden secrets begin to surface.
The highly anticipated action-adventure film ‘Thangalaan,’ directed by Pa. Ranjith, features Vikram in the titular role. The cast also includes Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Daniel Caltagirone, Hari Krishnan Anbudurai, Vettai Muthukumar, Krish Hassan, Arjun Anbudan, and Sampath Ram. The story revolves around Thangalaan, a formidable tribal leader during the British Raj, who finds himself at odds with Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, after he aids British General Lord Clement in the quest for gold hidden in their village.
‘Raghu Thatha’ is a Tamil political comedy helmed by Suman Kumar in his directorial debut. The film features Keerthy Suresh in the lead role, supported by M. S. Bhaskar, Devadarshini, and others. The story follows a young woman on a transformative journey, as she discovers her true self while fighting to protect the identity of her people and their land.
