Looking for Kannada movies releasing in January 2025? Kannada cinema promises to provide some high-energy entertaining movies this month. So, if you want to know which Kannada movies are set to hit theatres, then your search ends here.
1) Choo Mantar
Cast: Sharan, Meghana Gaonkar, Aditi Prabhudeva, Chikkanna, Prabhu Mundkur
Release Date: January 10
Gowtham is a paranormal expert who joins Akanksha, RJ, and Nakul. They plan to find the treasure hidden beneath Morgan House, which is a haunted place. However, they know nothing about its dark history. What will happen when they enter the place?
2) Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdaararu
Cast: Dileep Raj, Apoorva Bharadwaj, Shilpa Manjunath, Prasanna Shetty, Govind Madhusudan
Release Date: January 10
Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdaararu is a Kannada movie that integrates crime with emotional depth. The story is about thievery, but with a twist. The director of the film Moorthy shared with the media how he has kept the tone of the film light and subtle, despite the crime as its main topic. The story explores the deep connections humans form with their belongings and how these attachments can show hidden insecurities.
The film focuses on a group of people who are unaware of the insecurities that are hidden inside them. As incidents come to light, some insecurities are noticed, while others go unnoticed, just showing the complex nature of human emotions. The story takes a deep dive into how small, seemingly unimportant moments related to possessions can expose the larger, unspoken vulnerabilities we have inside us.
Rather than just being about theft, the film explores the human condition and emotions. It highlights how daily-life struggles and the theme of stealing come together just telling the audience how observing the smallest details can reveal the key truths of life.
3) Rudra Garuda Purana
Cast: Rishi, Priyanka Kumar, Avinash Yelandur, Prabhakar Giri
Release Date: January 24
Rudra Garuda Purana is a story that is based on the mystery of a bus accident that happened 25 years ago. During that time in the film, all the passengers of the bus lost their lives. A supernatural thriller based on mythological themes shows how the bus and the incident is recreated again. This leads to an in-depth investigation. In the story, the bus, named “17A Kaveri Express,” becomes the central character. It reveals secrets and unanswered questions.
4) Royal
Cast: Viraat, Sanjana Anand, Chaya Singh, Raghu Mukherjee, Pramod Shetty, Rangayana Raghu, Achyuth Kumar
Release Date: January 24
This family story deals with different emotions such as love, betrayal, and power set in the backdrop of a royal world. Royal movie has been shot in beautiful locations across Karnataka and Goa, including Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore. These stunning landscapes will add to the visual appeal of the film. Three songs from the film have already become hits. Viraat, who made his lead debut with Kiss, returns as a hero in this movie Royal. Sanjana Anand, the lead heroine of the film is also excited about the film and believes that Royal will be the perfect film to start the New Year with.
Kannada movies that have already hit theatres on 3 January 2025 include After Breakup, Guns and Roses, and Swechha.
