South Indian cinema has lined up an exciting line-up of films to watch in theaters this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of upcoming releases.
9 South films are releasing in theaters this week
1. Waza II: A Billion Brothers Biopic
- Mould: Hashir H, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, Vinayak V, Veda Shankar, Alphonse Puthren, Aju Varghese, Vijay Babu, Bijukuttan, Sudheesh
- Director: Savin S.A
- Style: Coming of Age Action Comedy Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 43 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Release date: 2 April 2026
After the success of Reason: Biopic of one billion boysProducer and writer Vipin Das returns with the sequel titled ‘Vaza II: Biopic of a Billion Brothers’. The film is based on four friends, Hashir, Alan, Ajin and Vinayak, who are considered losers and troublemakers by their parents, family and school management.
As they reach adulthood, they face immense social pressure, which leads them on an emotional journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Also, they learn to take responsibility and find success and peace by living life on their own terms, not in the traditional sense.
2. Leader
- Mould: SaravananPayal Rajput, Andrea Jeremiah, Shaam, Santosh Pratap, Lal, Baby Eyal, Amrita Iyer, VTV Ganesh
- Director: RS Durai Senthilkumar
- Style: action drama thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Leader is the story of a common man who gets caught in the conflict between the underworld and the police. As tensions rise, she must deal with this dangerous situation while protecting herself and those close to her. The film unfolds as a gripping tale of survival, courage and resilience in the face of increasing threats.
3. Biker
- Mould: SharwanandRajasekhar, Malavika Nair, Brahmaji
- Director: Abhilash Kankra
- Style: sports action romantic drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 42 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Biker tells the story of Vicky, a disciplined racer struggling with a strained relationship with his strict father. With his racing career on the line, he must manage his personal relationships as well as deal with the tension between legacy and high-stakes competition.
4. Kalidas 2
- Mould: Bharat Nivas, Ajay Karthi, Abernathy, Bhavani Sri, Ananth Nag, TM Karthik Srinivasan
- Director: Mr Senthil
- Style: crime suspense thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 17 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Following the events of the first film, Officer Kalidas faces a series of horrific crimes across the city. A mysterious provocateur, Stephen, unleashes deadly chaos, forcing a twisted exploration of crime, punishment, and hidden truths.
5. Carmen Selvam
- Mould: swimming, Gautam Vasudev MenonLakshmi Priya Chandramouli, MG Abhinay, Karthik Kumar, Badwa Gopi
- Director: Ram Chakri
- Style: family drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Carmen Selvam explains how the life of a contented and peace-loving person changes when a strong desire to earn more money arises. Driven by the need to protect his family and secure their future, he embarks on a relentless pursuit of wealth, but discovers that the true cost of protection may go beyond money.
6. Rakasa (RĀKāSĀ)
- Mould: Sangeet SobhanNayan Sarika, Getup Srinu, Ashish Vidyarthi, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji
- Director: Mansa Sharma
- Style: fantasy comedy thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Rakasa tells the story of an NRI who returns to his village after ten years and inadvertently awakens an ancient and dangerous force associated with local folklore. The film is a mix of adventure, comedy and myth.
7. Gold
- Mould: Shakalaka Shankar, Marepalli Varnika, Mahalakshmi Pallavi, Pawan CSP
- Director: Ashoka cried
- Style: romantic horror
- Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Suvarna follows a young woman addicted to social media reels who dies during a dangerous challenge and returns as a vengeful spirit. By possessing another girl to continue his obsession, he begins a series of supernatural events. A man must fight fear, love, and dark forces to save the woman he loves.
8. Maragathamalai
- Mould: Santosh Pratap, Deepshika Umapati, Thambi Ramaiah, Kalaiko Varman, Sashanth Mullai Savita
- Director: s log
- Style: fantasy drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Language: tamil
- Release date: 3 April 2026
Maragathamalai is a fantasy drama based on a historical background, incorporating elements of adventure and mysticism with a unique story.
9. Nanu Karunakar
- Mould: Aryan Tejas, Radha Bhagwati, Bhavish Gowda, MK. Math, Kari Subbu
- Director: Aryan Tejas
- Style: family comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Language: Kannada
- Release date: 2 April 2026
Nanu Karunakara is the story of a struggling assistant director in the Kannada film industry who struggles with personal pride and financial hardship while trying to fulfill his young son’s wish of a toy car. Along the way, she faces choices that test her self-worth, family bonds, and deepest aspirations.
The above mentioned movies are among the South Indian releases hitting the big screens this week.
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