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Veteran actor Mohanlal has revealed that Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and South Indian superstar Rajinikanth were highly impressed by the trailer of his upcoming film, L2: Empuraan. In an interview with News18, he spoke about their reactions and how they genuinely appreciated the film’s scale and production value.  Speaking about their feedback, Mohanlal emphasised that their praise was heartfelt and not driven by competition. “I shared the trailer with Amitabh Bachchan saab, and Rajini sir personally called me. He was astonished and said, ‘What have you done? Oh my god!’ It was genuine appreciation, not a reaction stemming from a need to create something better,” he said.  The ‘Drishyam’ actor further explained that Rajinikanth, who is also a producer, understood the level of effort put into the film. “He could see the investment made in the movie and acknowledged it. His compliment was sincere, coming straight from his heart after watching the trailer. It wasn’t just a casual social media post praising the film,” Mohanlal added.  Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. Serving as a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, the film sees Mohanlal reprising his role as Khureshi-Ab'raam. The trailer hints at an intense socio-political drama with high-stakes action and gripping storytelling.  BJP highlights real story behind John Abraham’s 'The Diplomat' The film also stars Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Manju Warrier. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Gokulam Gopalan under Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, the film will release in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu.  Set to hit cinemas on March 27, L2: Empuraan marks Mohanlal and Prithviraj’s third collaboration after Lucifer and Bro Daddy. With inputs from Indian media

South Indian cinema—spanning Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries—continues to captivate audiences with its larger-than-life storytelling. March 2025 is packed with highly anticipated releases across action, thriller, fantasy, romance, comedy, and horror genres. With star-studded casts and ambitious storytelling, these films are set to make a big impact at the box office. Here’s a look at the most hyped South Indian movies hitting the big screen this March. Top 12 South Indian Movies Premiering This March . Court - State Vs. A Nobody | Telugu Legal Drama | March 14, 2025 Produced by Wall Poster Cinema, this courtroom drama unravels the journey of a young married couple entangled in a relentless pursuit of justice. What begins as a tender love story soon escalates into a legal battle. It delves deep into the judicial system's complexities of power, morality, and emotional turmoil. Besides writing the screenplay, Ram Jagadeesh debuts as a director with this drama. Writing credits also go to Vamsidhar Sirigiri and Karthikeya Sreenivas. Read more: March 2025 Bollywood Movie Releases: Top 10 Most-Anticipated Hindi Films to Watch The cast comprises Rohini, Sai Kumar, Rajasekhar Aningi, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, and Sivaji. Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Telugu Historical Action | March 28, 2025 Subtitled Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit, this historical adventure, based on legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role.  Besides scripting with Sai Madhav Burra, Krish Jagarlamudi also directed this movie along with A. M. Jyothi Krishna. Set against the grandeur of the 17th century, this action spectacle follows the fearless warrior, Veera Mallu. He is tasked with an audacious mission to steal the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from the formidable Mughal empire. Read more: Top Amazon Prime Originals to Binge-Watch in March 2025 The ensemble cast includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nora Fatehi, Nargis Fakhri, Dalip Tahil, Jisshu Sengupta, and Vikramjeet Virk. Crafted under the production of Mega Surya Production, this film features music by Academy Award winner M. M. Keeravani. Robinhood | Telugu Crime Romance | March 28, 2025 Starring Nithiin and Sreeleela, this modern-day adaptation is a fresh take on the legendary tale of Robin Hood, weaving together romance, action, and humor. Venky Kudumula’s directing and writing elevate the crime movie. It has a supporting cast of Vennela Kishore, Kyle Paul, Lal, Rajendra Prasad, Dayanand Reddy, and Keshav Deepak. Read more: 10 Must-Watch Netflix English Originals Arriving in March 2025 The film goes to theaters courtesy of the production house- Mythri Movie Makers. Aalambana | Tamil Fantasy | March 07, 2025 Directed and scripted by debutant Pari K Vijay, this fantasy comedy boasts Kotapadi J. Rajesh as producer under the banner KJR Studios with co-production of Koustubh Entertainment. Lead cast members are Parvati Nair and Vaibhav, while the supporting cast includes Anandaraj, Munishkanth, Kabir Duhan Singh, Yogi Babu, Murali Sharma, Robo Shankar, Kaali Venkat, and Pandiarajan. Rooted in the struggles of a kind-hearted yet destitute farmer, this fantastical tale takes an extraordinary turn when fate leads him to an ancient lamp concealing a powerful genie. Read more: The Biggest Superhero Movies of 2025: Marvel, DC, and Beyond Kingston | Tamil Horror Fantasy | March 07, 2025 This epic fantasy movie is brought to life by Zee Studios and Parallel Universe Pictures, with G. V. Prakash Kumar producing and stepping into the lead role. Promising an unparalleled visual treat, this film blends high-seas adventure with spine-chilling horror. While its storyline remains shrouded in mystery, NewsBytes hints at an enthralling mix of treasure hunts, supernatural forces, and ancient legends. Penned and directed by Kamal Prakash, the adventure film also excels with Divyabharathi, Chetan, Elango Kumaravel, Azhagam Perumal, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Antony as the supporting cast. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 | Tamil Thriller | March 27, 2025 Bankrolled by Riya Shibu under HR Pictures, this action movie thrives with S. U. Arun Kumar as writer and director. The prequel, Part 1, has yet to begin production. Read more: Top 10 most-anticipated Korean dramas releasing in February 2025 At the heart of this thriller is Kaali, a humble provision store owner and devoted family man whose entanglement in a perilous crime network leads him on a clandestine mission. Featuring Vikram in the titular role, the thriller movie stars S. J. Suryah, Dushara Vijayan, Siddique, Pavel Navageethan, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in his Tamil debut.