The second week of September brings exciting theatrical releases for audiences, headlined by Sardar 2 and EPIC. From Karthi‘s spy thriller sequel to Anand Deverakonda‘s youthful entertainer, along with Suhas‘ Mandaadi, Madhav Bhupathiraju‘s debut Mareamma, and Sumanth‘s Mahendragiri Varahi, here are the complete censor board details and release information.
| Movie | Release Date | Certificate | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar 2 | September 10 | U/A | 179 min (2h 59m) |
| Mandaadi | September 10 | U/A | 154 min (2h 34m) |
| Mareamma | September 10 | A | 135 min (2h 15m) |
| EPIC: First Semester | September 11 | A | Not disclosed |
| Mahendragiri Varahi | September 11 | U/A | Not disclosed |
Sardar 2
Sardar 2 is a spy action thriller starring Tamil hero Karthi in the lead role. Directed by P. S. Mithran, the film features Malavika Mohan, Ashika Ranganath, and Rajisha Vijayan in key roles. S. J. Suryah plays the antagonist, with music composed by Sam C.S.
The sequel to the 2022 film Sardar releases on September 10 with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 179 minutes (2 hours 59 minutes). Among this week’s releases, Sardar 2 carries the strongest buzz and anticipation.
EPIC: First Semester
Director Aditya Hasan, who gained recognition with the #90s middle-class biopic, returns with EPIC, a youthful entertainer. Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, the lead pair from Baby, reunite for this campus drama.
Produced by Suryadevara Nagavamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sitaara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, EPIC releases on September 11. The film has received an A (Adults Only) certificate from the censor board and has generated considerable buzz among youth audiences.
Mandaadi
Tollywood young hero Suhas‘s first Tamil film is Mandaadi, where he plays the villain role. Tamil actor Soori plays the lead in this film directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendi. Mahima Nambiar plays the female lead, with Satyaraj, Ravindra Vijay, and Balasubramaniyan in supporting roles.
Censored with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 154 minutes (2 hours 34 minutes), Mandaadi releases in both Telugu and Tamil languages on September 10.
Mareamma
Mareamma is a rural action thriller marking the debut of Madhav Bhupathiraju, nephew of Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja. Directed by Mankala Nagaraju and produced by Mayur Reddy Bandaru under the banner of Moksha Arts, the film also marks the acting debut of Deepa Balu as the female lead.
The film releases on September 10 with an A certificate and a runtime of 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes).
Mahendragiri Varahi
Mahendragiri Varahi is a mythological adventure thriller starring Sumanth in the lead role. Directed by Santosh Jagarlapudi, the film features Aishwarya Rajesh in a crucial role, along with Meenakshi Goswami and Malavika Nayar. Young hero Siddhu Jonnalagadda appears in a key guest role.
The film releases in theaters on September 11 with a U/A certificate from the censor board.
With five diverse releases this week, Sardar 2 and EPIC lead the lineup in terms of pre-release buzz and audience anticipation.
