Tamil and Telugu cinema have lined up many interesting titles for theatrical release this week. If you’re looking to watch the new movies, here are the details you need to know.
5 Tamil and Telugu movies to watch in theaters this week
1. With love
- Mould: Abhishan Jeevinth, Anaswara Rajan, Harish Kumar, Kavya Anil, Sachin Natchiappan, Theni Murugan, Saravanan, RJ Ananthi
- Director: grand theft
- Style: romantic comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 21 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 6 February 2026
Just a week away from Valentine’s Day, With Love starring Tourist Family fame Abhishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan is all set to release on the big screen. The film is based on a young couple named Satya and Monisha, who are attracted to each other and gradually develop into a relationship.
As they reminisce about their school days, it is revealed that they share a similar experience; Then neither of them could express their love in front of their respective crush. As they decide to move on by expressing their true feelings towards their former loves, Satya and Monisha set out on an adventurous journey, connecting with each other along the way.
2. Operation Padma
- Mould: Naresh Medhi, Kannayagari Rajitha Sandy, Randhir Bisu, Raghupathi Reddy Gunda, Mandalapu Raghavayya
- Director: Karthikeya V
- Style: action thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 28 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 6 February 2026
Operation Padma is based on intelligence officer Veda, who uncovers a deadly conspiracy to assassinate former Home Minister Nandi Kishore. The mastermind behind the conspiracy hires Kuldeep, a ruthless killer with an impeccable record. To counter the threat, Ved assembles a special unit, Operation Padma, along with strategist Madhura and agents Vasu, Ramana, Padma, Roopa and Avantika.
As Kuldeep gets closer, the team engages in high-level surveillance, covert missions and psychological tactics. With secrets revealed and trust built, it becomes a race against time to stop a killer who never misses. Can they save Nandi Kishore before it’s too late, forms the crux of the film.
3. red label
- Mould: Lenin, Azmin Yasar, RV Udayakumar, Munishkant, Anu Mohan
- Director: KR Vinoth
- Style: mystery adventure
- Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 6 February 2026
Red Label is a gritty mystery thriller that focuses on a hidden truth from the Tamil hinterland. The film highlights the journey of the protagonist, who must choose between silence and justice.
4. Blood Rose
- Mould: Dharma Kirtiraj, Apsara Rani, Srilu Prithviraj, Killi Kranthi, Suman, Gharshana Srinivas
- Director: Mandati Guru Rajan
- Style: action crime thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 6 February 2026
Set in Hyderabad, Blood Roses features a horrific series of crimes that shock the city, with each victim found missing with a single body part. As fear spreads, the police race to uncover the identity of the culprit and the connection between the crimes, leading to a tense search where the truth eventually emerges.
5. Ashakal Aayiram
- Mould: Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Asha Sarath, Ishani Krishna, Sharaf U Dheen, Ramesh Pisharody
- Director: Yes Prajeet
- Style: family drama
- Runtime: tba
- Language: malayalam tamil
- Release date: 6 February 2026
Ashakal Aayiram follows a young social media influencer who dreams of becoming an actor. When a film production unit starts shooting in his neighborhood, it opens up an opportunity for him to pursue his aspirations.
However, his father, a typical Kerala family, strongly opposed the idea and urged him to focus on a more traditional career. His father’s sudden change in perspective ultimately inspires him to pursue his long-buried passion, reflecting on his son’s journey. How both achieve their dreams forms the center of the story.
Interestingly, real-life father and son Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram are sharing the screen for the third time, with Kalidas previously appearing as a child artist in his father’s films like Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal and Ente Veedu Appuvinteyam.
The above titles are of some of the Tamil and Telugu movies releasing in theaters this week.
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