South Indian films across languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are gearing up to hit the big screens this week. If you’re planning a movie outing, here’s the complete list of new releases to watch in theaters.
7 South Indian films to watch this week
1. Kaantha
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, Ravindra Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bagavathi Perumal
- Director: Selvamani Selvaraj
- Language: Tamil
- Runtime: 2 hours and 43 minutes
- Genre: Period Thriller Drama
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters this week. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film follows the story of TK Mahadevan, a 1950s superstar who rules the industry with his charm and impeccable acting skills.
As his former mentor-turned-foe Ayya begins making his next film, Mahadevan takes over the project with his star power, even changing the movie’s title from Shaantha to Kaantha to better suit his image. As the flick’s direction shifts, the rivalry between the former mentor and his protégé intensifies, turning the story into a dramatic, gripping thriller.
Apart from Dulquer, the movie also features Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, and Rana Daggubati in pivotal roles.
2. CMantham
- Cast: Vajra Yogi, Shreya Bharti, Anil Lingampally, Praveen Dhacharam, Kakinada Nani
- Director: Sudhakar Paani
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 1 hour and 51 minutes
- Genre: Suspense Crime Thriller
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
CMantham revolves around detective Abhayanandhan, who is obsessed with tracking down a serial offender targeting pregnant women. As he delves deeper into the investigation, each clue drags him further into the darkness of the case, blurring the lines between duty and destiny.
3. Santhana Prapthirasthu
- Cast: Vikranth Reddy, Chandini Chowdary, Muralidhar Goud, Aamani, Vennela Kishore, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
- Director: Sanjeev Reddy
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Genre: Romantic Family Comedy
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Santhana Prapthirasthu narrates the tale of a newlywed couple struggling to have a child due to the husband’s health issues. As they face societal pressure, the wife’s father urges them to conceive soon and even sets a 100-day deadline.
The movie focuses on the husband’s attempts to handle the situation while trying to earn his father-in-law’s approval, blending romance, comedy, and emotional family drama.
4. Love OTP
- Cast: Anish Tejeshwar, Rajeev Kanakala, Swaroopinii, Jahnvika Kalakeri, Tulasi Shivamani, Chethan Gandharva
- Director: Anish Tejeshwar
- Language: Kannada-Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Love OTP is a Kannada-Telugu bilingual film that chronicles the story of Akshay, a young cricketer who, in a series of comical events, falls in love with two women at the same time, without either of them knowing about the other. Meanwhile, his father is strongly opposed to romantic relationships.
How Akshay manages to juggle both relationships while hiding the truth forms the crux of this light-hearted romantic comedy, which explores love and its transformative journey.
5. Valavaara
- Cast: Vedic Kaushal, Master Shayan, Malathesh HV, Harshitha R Gowda, Abhay S.
- Director: Sutan Gowda
- Language: Kannada
- Runtime: 1 hour and 53 minutes
- Genre: Coming-of-Age Family Drama
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Valavaara tells the story of Kundeshi, a young boy from a struggling farming family who feels overshadowed by his younger brother, Kosudi.
A crisis unfolds when the brothers lose a pregnant cow, forcing Kundeshi to find it before their father returns. The travel compels him to confront his insecurities and the strained family dynamics. The flick explores themes of brotherhood, family bonds, and responsibility.
6. Jigris
- Cast: Krishna Burugula, Ram Nithin, Dheeraj Athreya, Mani Vaka
- Director: Harish Reddy Uppula
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Jigris follows the story of four friends who embark on a road trip to Goa without money, phones, or GPS to fulfill a long-cherished wish. As their clashing personalities make the trip increasingly chaotic, the group finds themselves in bizarre situations that lead to laughter, tension, and ultimately, an unexpected revelation.
7. Athi Bheekara Kaamukan
- Cast: Lukman Avaran, Drishya Reghunath, Aswin Vijayan, Manohari Joy, Karthik P
- Director: Gautham Thaniyil, Nithin CC
- Language: Malayalam
- Runtime: 2 hours and 7 minutes
- Genre: Fantasy Romantic Comedy Drama
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
Athi Bheekara Kaamukan tells the story of Arjun, a young man who stands at the edge of a misty hilltop, ready to end his life after his beloved Anu marries someone else. Just as he is about to jump, he encounters Yama, the Hindu god of death.
What follows is an emotional and whimsical journey moments before Anu’s wedding, that takes Arjun through the many shades of love, heartbreak, laughter, and hope.
These are some of the most anticipated South Indian releases hitting theaters this week. With films spanning multiple languages and genres, cinephiles are in for an exciting weekend at the movies.
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