4. Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1
Director: Sukumar
Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Anasuya Bharadwaj
Release Date: December 17 in theatres
Synopsis: Based on the smuggling of red sander trees in Seshachalam forest, Andhra Pradesh, Pushpa tells the story of a lorry driver who is part of the illegal business.
5. 83
Director: Kabir Khan
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Jiiva, Pankaj Tripathi, Deepika Padukone
Release Date: December 24 in theatres
Synopsis: 83 is the story of India’s Incredible Cricket World Cup Victory that happened in the year, 1983.
6. Atrangi Re
Director: Anaand L. Rai
Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, Akshay Kumar
Release Date: December 24 on Disney+ Hotstar
Synopsis: Set in Bihar and Madurai, the musical romantic drama follows Rinku Sooryavanshi (Sara Ali Khan), a young woman who works in a railway station kiosk, whose story is told across two timelines; one where she marries the cunning and quirky Vishnu (Dhanush), and the other where she falls for the extravagant circus ringmaster Anil (Akshay Kumar).