South Indian cinema is gearing up for an exciting week at the box office, with a new line of films set to release in theatres. From high-octane action entertainers to entertaining dramas and light-hearted entertainment, there is something for every moviegoer to curiously enjoy. With several films making their big screen debut, audiences will be treated to an immersive cinematic experience. If you’re planning what to watch, here is a curated list of 8 South Indian movies releasing this week that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
8 South films to be released in theaters this week:
1. Slumdog – 33 Temple Road
- Mould: Vijay Sethupathi, Tabu, Samyukta, Duniya Vijay
- Director: Puri Jagannadh
- Style: action thriller
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 24 April 2026
Slumdog – 33 Temple Road is an upcoming Telugu action-thriller directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring Vijay Sethupathi in a fierce, brutal avatar alongside Tabu. The film unfolds as a serious, high-stakes drama set against the harsh realities of an urban slum, based on themes of survival, ambition and power struggles. It features Vijay Sethupathi in a raw, rugged avatar, showcasing the darker and more intense side of his screen presence.
2. Rich kid
- Mould:Manju, Suman Shetty, Rajashekhar Aningi, Ping Pong Surya
- Director: Shafi Wullah, Anil Derangula
- Style: Drama
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 23 April 2026
A father’s love spoils his son Srinivas, who misbehaves. After repeated misbehavior he has to go to jail. While he is away, his parents pass away. Upon returning home, he learns the truth, decides to change and serve his village along with others.
3. Madhuvidhu
- Mould:Sharaf U Dheen, Kalyani Panikkar, Jagadish, Aziz Nedumangadu, Saikumar, Sreejaya, Amal Jose, Sanju Madhu
- Director: Vishnu Arvind
- Genre: FamilyDrama
- Language: Malayalam
- Release date: 23 April 2026
The film tells the story of Amritraj, the groom from an all-male family, and his experiences of going ahead with the marriage after being repeatedly rejected by the bride’s families.
4. Pavakuthu
- Mould:Pradeep Selvaraj, Cyril Saga Johnny, Ranjana Thiagarajan, Saraswati Ramesh, Kathu Karupu Kalai, Pondicherry Saravanan, Karthik Siva
- Director: AR Rajesh
- Genre: FamilyDrama
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 23 April 2026
The film revolves around a college student named Rajesh who is deeply in love with a girl named Amudhamozhi.
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