December brings a packed lineup of big releases for moviegoers

December is shaping up to be a packed month at the movies, with several major releases lined up across languages. Big-budget spectacles, festival-friendly entertainers and a few intriguing genre films are all set to hit theatres as audiences wind down the year. Here’s a quick look at some of the titles creating buzz this month.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (English) – Dec 19
The third chapter in James Cameron’s epic franchise returns to Pandora, where Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) face a new threat from the mysterious Ash People, a fiery Na’vi clan led by Oona Chaplin’s character. With Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet also returning, the film expands Pandora’s mythology while pushing Cameron’s trademark world-building and visual spectacle.

Bha Bha Ba (Malayalam) – Dec 18
A quirky action-comedy fronted by Dileep, 'Bha Bha Ba' promises a loud, chaotic entertainer built around humour, misunderstandings and mass moments. Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan join the ensemble, with Mohanlal making a notable cameo. The film positions itself as a fun pre-holiday watch for audiences looking for escapist comedy.

Love Insurance Kompany (Tamil) – Dec 18
Starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, this romantic sci-fi comedy follows a young man whose love life becomes entangled with a futuristic insurance system that claims to “protect” relationships. Directed by Vignesh Shivan with music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film blends technology, humour and emotion in a format aimed squarely at younger viewers.

Rachel (Malayalam) – Dec 12
Honey Rose leads this revenge-drama as a woman who sets out to reclaim her life after a devastating personal tragedy. Directed by Anandhini Bala with supporting turns from Baburaj, Chandu Salimkumar and Roshan Basheer, the film focuses on a woman forced to confront violence and betrayal, shaping a gritty, character-driven thriller.

Sarvam Maya (Malayalam) – Dec 25
Nivin Pauly plays the central role in this fantasy-tinged horror-comedy about a man who gets pulled into strange spiritual events that blur reality and the supernatural. Directed by Akhil Sathyan with Aju Varghese and Preity Mukhundan in key roles, the film aims for a festive-friendly mix of humour, mystery and mild scares.

Vrusshabha (Telugu) – Dec 25
A large-scale fantasy-action drama starring Mohanlal, 'Vrusshabha' revolves around a story of destiny and reincarnation, where past rivalries spill into the present life of a father and son. Directed by Nanda Kishore, with supporting roles from Ragini Dwivedi and Samarjit Lankesh, the film promises grandeur, mythology-inspired visuals and emotional stakes suited for a Christmas release.