The first major films of 2024 are already being released in Tollywood, the Telugu film industry based in Hyderabad, India. In the last year, Telugu-language films have enjoyed record box office successes and garnered international acclaim, with many transforming local stars into national celebrities. Three major films are anticipated in 2024, including Pushpa 2: The Rule, a sequel to the 2021 action film, which promises further exploration of the red sandalwood smuggling criminal underworld; Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi film featuring national star Prabhas and produced by legendary director Nag Ashwin; and Devara: Part 1, starring Jr. NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan and directed by Koratala Siva.