South Indian movies are once again hitting the theaters with new releases, making it to the must-watch list of the audience. If you are still wondering what to watch this week, here are the details of movies releasing in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.
9 South movies to watch in theaters this week
1. Vilayatha Buddha
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shammi Thilakan, Priyamvada Krishnan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anu Mohan, Rajashree, Teejay Arunasalam, Dhruvan
- Director: Jayan Nambiar
- Language: Malayalam
- Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Style: action thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Vilayath Buddha is an upcoming action thriller starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. Based on the novel of the same name, the film tells the story of Double Mohanan, a sandalwood smuggler from a village in Kerala.
Meanwhile, his former school teacher, Bhaskaran Master, grows a rare sandalwood tree in the village in an attempt to restore his reputation, which has been tarnished due to a personal incident. Conflict arises when Mohanan sets his sights on the tree, partly motivated by personal vendetta.
The film explores what happens when two individuals clash with each other because their egos are inflated.
2. Five Towers
- Mould: Raj Tarun, Rashi Singh, Ajay Ghosh, Brahmaji, Srinivas Reddy, Nellore Sudarshan Reddy
- Director: Ram Kadumula
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
- Style: crime comedy thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Paanch Minar is the story of a don who dies after his son Chhotu throws him a surprise party. As Young inherits his father’s crime empire, he soon learns of his uncle’s betrayal.
Meanwhile, Kittu, a cab driver who pretends to be deaf, gets embroiled in the case when he crosses paths with Samrajya. What follows is a humorous but serious story involving the unexpected involvement of a cab driver.
3. yellow
- Mould: Purnima Ravi, Vaibhav Murugesan, Sai Prasanna C, Namita Krishnamurthy, Delhi Ganesh, Prabhu Solomon
- Director: Hari Mahadevan
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Style: romantic drama
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Yellow tells the story of Aadhi, a young woman stuck in a 9 to 5 job routine. 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.
4.Radheya
- Mould: Ajay Rao, Sonal Monteiro, Dhanya Balakrishna, Rangitharanga Arvind Rao, Girish Shivanna
- Director: Veda Guru
- Language: Kannada
- Runtime: 2 hours 1 minute
- Style: crime drama
- Release date: 21 November 2025
‘Radheya’ tells the story of a criminal responsible for 36 crimes. As the accused grapples with psychological turmoil, the film explores his romantic past, the events that led to his imprisonment and what awaits him thereafter.
5. Middle class
- Mould: Munishkanth, Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan, Radha Ravi, Kaali Venkat, Malavika Avinash, Vela Ramamurthy
- Director: Kishore Muthuramalingam
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
- Style: family drama
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Middle Class focuses on Karl Marx, a family man who dreams of owning a farm. He lives a simple life with his outspoken wife and two children. When an unexpected opportunity finally brings her dream within reach, the chaos and pressure propel her into a frantic but heartfelt journey.
The film explores his race against time to achieve his long-cherished goal.
6. 12A Railway Colony
- Mould: Allari Naresh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Saikumar Pudipeddi, Viva Harsha, Getup Srinu, Jeevan Kumar
- Director: Nani Kasaragada
- Language: Telugu
- Runtime: tba
- Style: horror thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
12A Railway Colony is the story of a carefree young man, Karthik, who falls in love with his neighbour, believing that love is simple. However, her life takes a strange turn as many truths and unexpected turns begin to emerge.
7. Theyavar Kulaigal Nadunga/Mufti Police
- Mould: Arjun Sarja, Aishwarya Rajesh, Ramkumar Ganesan, Praveen Raja, Logu NPKS, Abirami Venkatachalam
- Director: Dinesh Lakshmanan
- Language: Tamil/Telugu
- Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
- Style: crime thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
Theyavar Kulaigal Nadunga/Mufti Police begins with the death of writer Jeba at midnight, disturbing the peace of an apartment complex. As the investigation begins, Inspector Magudapati—known for his unorthodox methods—digs up the secrets of the residents to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, a young man, Adi, and his mother’s therapist, Meera, develop a growing bond that complicates their lives. How these two worlds eventually meet and what secrets they uncover forms the basis of the rest of the film.
8. echo
- Mould: Sandeep Pradeep, Biyana Momin, Sim Zi Fei, Vineet, Narayan, Ashokan, Binu Pappu, Ranjit Shekhar
- Director: Dinjit Ayyathan
- Language: Malayalam
- Runtime: tba
- Style: mystery drama thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
After the success of Kishkindha Kaandam, director Dinjith Ayyathan and writer-cinematographer Bahlul Ramesh reunited for Ekko. Set in the misty hills of Kattukunnu, Malathi Chedathi and Peeusa struggle to survive unexpected challenges.
Meanwhile, Kuriyachan, a trader and outlaw, blurs the lines between myth, longing and calculation, revealing where he continues to rule the hills. The film traces how the lives of these three characters intersect at crucial moments.
9. Mask
- Mould: Kavin, Andrea Jeremiah, Ruhani Sharma, Charlie, Bala Saravanan, Archana Chandoke, George Maryon, Aadukalam Narine, Subramaniam Siva.
- Director: Vikarnan Ashok
- Language: tamil
- Runtime: tba
- Style: dark comedy action thriller
- Release date: 21 November 2025
The Mask tells the story of a greedy man, a sly woman and a strange man who takes up the task of recovering Rs 440 crore that was stolen. 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 film.
These are some of the major releases hitting the big screens this week. Additionally, many new films are also making their way to OTT platforms.
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