Many South Indian movies are lined up to entertain the audiences in theaters this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of movies to watch.
9 South movies to watch in theaters this week
1. Manas Siddhartha
- Mould: Nandu, Yamini Bhaskar, Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Simha N, Sukesh Reddy
- Director: Varun Reddy
- Style: romantic comedy
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Release date: 1 January 2026
Psych Siddharth is the story of Siddharth, a down-on-his-luck young man who faces constant losses in life. However, his life changes when he finds hope after falling in love with a single mother named Shravya.
The rest of the film revolves around her struggles, as her troubled past and extreme reactions threaten to ruin her life and relationships.
2. Dear Radhi
- Mould: Saravana Vikram, Hasli Aman, Rajesh Balachandiran, Sai Dinesh, Yuvraj Subramaniam, Pasupathi Raj
- Director: Praveen’s gem
- Style: romantic comedy thriller
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Release date: 2 January 2026
Dear Radhi tells the story of Madan, an introvert, who meets Rathi at a spa, which leads to a one-day date and then a dangerous chase involving police and gangsters. Events uncover a shocking connection and end with a twist regarding Rathi’s true identity.
The story unfolds through unsent letters and introspection, exploring themes of love, regret and long-gone relationships.
3. Justice for Jenny
- Mould: Ashika Ashokan, Sandhara Anil, Sinan, Aishwarya KS, Harish Perady, Bittu Thomas Mappilassery
- Director: Santosh Ryan
- Style: drama thriller
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes
- Release date: 2 January 2026
Justice for Jenny is the story of two best friends, Jenny and Priyanka, who are medical students. Their lives take a serious and dramatic turn when Jenny dies after being the victim of a brutal crime.
Then a desperate Priyanka battles the flawed justice system to uncover the truth and seek justice for her friend, uncovering layers of deception and challenging the social norms surrounding abuse.
4. Sahakutumbanam
- Mould: Ram Kiran, Megha Akash, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam Kanneganti, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Racha Ravi
- Director: Uday Sharma
- Style: family comedy drama
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Release date: 1 January 2026
Sahakutumbanam tells the story of Kalyan, a software engineer, who leads an ideal family life and is considered an ideal person in the society. However, an orphan girl named Siri, who lives nearby, discovers that his family life is a lie, which piques his curiosity.
The rest of the film explores Siri’s intrusions into Kalyan’s family dynamics and uncovering the reasons behind his lifestyle, a mix of comedy, romance and drama.
5. Vanveera
- Mould: Avinash Thiruvidhula, Simran Choudhary, Nandu, Kona Venkat, Satya, Amani
- Director: Avinash Thiruvidhula
- Style: mythological action drama
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 38 minutes
- Release date: 1 January 2026
Vanaveera is the story of a modern descendant of the Vanara clan, who has to defeat the present day Ravana after his bike is confiscated for a rally. The film balances mythological elements with contemporary issues, delving into the battle for honour, caste and land through action and drama.
6. Neelkanth (Essence of Karma)
- Mould: Mahendran, Yashna Muthuluri, Neha Pathan, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ramki, Bablu Prithviraj
- Director: Rakesh Madhavan
- Style: Drama
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 34 minutes
- Release date: 2 January 2026
Neelkanth is a Telugu drama that explores the life of a kind-hearted tailor named Neelkanth in the education-oriented village Saraswathipuram. A firm believer in karma, his life is put to the test when he has to face a major opponent, possibly destiny, in a brave fight for survival.
7. Anali
- Mould: Cynthia Lourde, Kabir Duhaan Singh, Shakti Vasu, Abhishek Vinod, Killi Shivkumar, Ineya Salauddin
- Director: To give Dinesh
- Style: action thriller
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: tba
- Release date: 6 January 2026
Anali focuses on the story of a woman named Jansi and her child, who get caught in dangerous situations in a single night. When they encounter powerful people amidst rising war tensions, Janasi uses her wits to survive and end the conflict.
Whether Jansi succeeds in saving her child, herself and the world forms the rest of the story.
8. Shivleela
- Mould: B Manjamma Jyogathy, Dachhu Diwakar, Dhanushkumar D Shetty, Sanskriti Laxman, Pavitra Saraswati, Vinutha Mandya
- Director: Ashok Jayaram
- Style: romantic drama
- Language: Kannada
- Runtime: 2 hours 28 minutes
- Release date: 1 January 2026
Shivaleela is a romantic drama inspired by a deep and real love story. It focuses on the complexities of extreme love, human relationships, personal sacrifices, and how the characters deal with fate, loyalty, and conflict.
9. 45
- Mould: Shiv Rajkumar, Upendra, Raj B Shetty, Rajendran, Kaustubha Mani, Jisshu Sengupta, Pooja Ramachandran
- Director: Arjunjanya
- Style: action comedy
- Language: Telugu-dubbed
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Release date: 1 January 2026
45 focuses on a man experiencing an existential crisis, questioning life, love, and destiny. Blending high-octane action with intense emotions, the film depicts the psychological impact of such turmoil on an individual.
As he faces these aspects, man also has to face two entities, one a protector and the other a destroyer. The film was originally released in Kannada and will now be available in Telugu.
The movies mentioned above are some of the top choices to watch in theaters this week, while many of the releases from last week are running successfully. Additionally, new releases are also available on OTT platforms.
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