Tamil and Telugu movies have never shied away from entertaining their audiences. If you’re wondering which movie to see in theaters this week, here’s a list you’ll definitely need.
8 Telugu and Tamil movies to watch in theaters this week
1. Kodama Singham (Re-release)
- Mould: Chiranjeevi, Radha, Sonam Khan, Mohan Babu, Satyanarayan, Pran, Tiger Prabhakar, Sudhakar, Vani Vishwanath, Ranganath, Allu Ramalingaiah, Brahmanandam
- Director: Of. Murali Mohana Rao
- Runtime: 2 hours 21 minutes
- Style: Revisionist western action adventure
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Kodama Singham is a Western action-adventure film starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role, which was originally released on August 9, 1990. Now, 35 years later, the film is hitting the big screens once again on November 21, 2025.
Set during the British rule in India, the story follows Bharat, a gunslinger and Indian cowboy who begins a search for his biological parents after learning from his dying father that he is adopted.
As this man with a heart of gold searches for the truth, he discovers that his biological father is living in hiding after being falsely accused of selling precious treasure to the British, while his biological mother is jailed for a crime she did not commit.
Bharat must now use his skills to uncover the truth and reunite with his parents to restore his family’s honor.
2. Yellow
- Mould: Purnima Ravi, Vaibhav Murugesan, Sai Prasanna C, Namita Krishnamurthy, Delhi Ganesh, Prabhu Solomon
- Director: Hari Mahadevan
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Style: romantic drama
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Yellow tells the story of Aadhi, a young woman stuck in a monotonous 9 to 5 job. She decides to break free and travel, embarking on a journey of self-discovery where she meets new people, takes risks and finds deeper meaning in life.
3. Five Towers
- Mould: Raj Tarun, Rashi Singh, Ajay Ghosh, Brahmaji, Srinivas Reddy, Nellore Sudarshan Reddy
- Director: Ram Kadumula
- Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
- Style: crime comedy thriller
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Paanch Minar is the story of a don who dies after his son Chhotu throws him a surprise party. Since Chotu has inherited his father’s crime empire, he soon learns of his uncle’s betrayal.
Meanwhile, Kittu, a cab driver who pretends to be deaf, accidentally gets entangled in the case and gets involved with the criminal empire. What follows is a humorous but deep story inspired by the unexpected involvement of a cab driver.
4. Middle class
- Mould: Munishkanth, Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan, Radha Ravi, Kaali Venkat, Malavika Avinash, Vela Ramamurthy
- Director: Kishore Muthuramalingam
- Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
- Style: family drama
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Middle Class centers on Karl Marx, a family man who dreams of owning farmland. He lives a simple life with his outspoken wife and two children. When an unexpected opportunity upends her dream, the chaos and pressure propel her into a frantic but heartfelt journey.
The film chronicles how he fulfills his long-desired dream before time runs out.
5. Premante
- Mould: Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Anandi, Suma Kanakala, Vennela Kishore, Hyper Addi, Auto Ram Prasad
- Director: Navneet Shriram
- Runtime: 2 hours 26 minutes
- Style: romantic comedy drama
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Premante is the story of a couple who enter into a perfect marriage after a fascinating meeting. However, their married life takes a turn when the wife starts becoming suspicious of her husband’s strange behaviour.
What follows is a strange and humorous tale of the couple’s journey, which unfolds in unexpected ways – with even an eccentric cop trying to separate them.
6. 12A Railway Colony
- Mould: Allari Naresh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Saikumar Pudipeddi, Viva Harsha, Getup Srinu, Jeevan Kumar
- Director: Nani Kasaragada
- Runtime: tba
- Style: horror thriller
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 21 November 2025
12A Railway Colony is the story of a carefree young man, Karthik, who falls madly in love with his neighbor and believes that love is easy. However, her life takes a strange turn as shocking truths and unexpected turns begin to emerge.
7. Theyavar Kulai Nadunga or Mufti Police
- Mould: Arjun Sarja, Aishwarya Rajesh, Ramkumar Ganesan, Praveen Raja, Logu NPKS, Abirami Venkatachalam
- Director: Dinesh Lakshmanan
- Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
- Style: crime thriller
- Language: Tamil/Telugu
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Theyyavar Kulai Nadunga (titled Mufti Police in Telugu) begins with the death of writer Jeeba at midnight, which disturbs the peace of an apartment complex. As the investigation begins, Inspector Magudapathy, known for his unorthodox methods, delves into the secrets of the residents to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Adi and his mother’s therapist, Meera, develop a growing bond that complicates their lives. How these two worlds collide and what secrets come to light is the crux of the film.
8. mask
- Mould: Kavin, Andrea Jeremiah, Ruhani Sharma, Charlie, Bala Saravanan, Archana Chandoke, George Maryon, Aadukalam Narine, Subramaniam Siva.
- Director: Vikarnan Ashok
- Runtime: tba
- Style: dark comedy action thriller
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 21 November 2025
The Mask tells the story of a greedy man, a sly woman and an eccentric who team up to recover a stolen Rs 440 crore. As they overcome their conflicting personalities and attempt to work together, a dashing detective is on the lookout for them.
Whether they manage to get the money back while avoiding greed and betrayal is the main theme of the story.
These are the top Tamil and Telugu releases hitting the big screens this week, along with many more movies available in Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English and other regional languages.
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