12 Most Anticipated South Indian Movies Releasing in March 2025

Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films set to thrill audiences with action, fantasy, and more

February 20, 2025, 12:13 PM
by Kawser Md Sayem

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Publish- February 20, 2025, 12:13 PM
Kawser Md Sayem
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12 Most Anticipated South Indian Movies Releasing in March 2025

Most Hyped South Indian Movies Releasing in March 2025

South Indian cinema—spanning Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries—continues to captivate audiences with its larger-than-life storytelling. March 2025 is packed with highly anticipated releases across action, thriller, fantasy, romance, comedy, and horror genres. With star-studded casts and ambitious storytelling, these films are set to make a big impact at the box office. Here’s a look at the most hyped South Indian movies hitting the big screen this March.

Top 12 South Indian Movies Premiering This March

Court - State Vs. A Nobody | Telugu Legal Drama | March 14, 2025

Produced by Wall Poster Cinema, this courtroom drama unravels the journey of a young married couple entangled in a relentless pursuit of justice. What begins as a tender love story soon escalates into a legal battle. It delves deep into the judicial system's complexities of power, morality, and emotional turmoil.

Besides writing the screenplay, Ram Jagadeesh debuts as a director with this drama. Writing credits also go to Vamsidhar Sirigiri and Karthikeya Sreenivas.

The cast comprises Rohini, Sai Kumar, Rajasekhar Aningi, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, and Sivaji.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Telugu Historical Action | March 28, 2025

Subtitled Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit, this historical adventure, based on legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role.

Besides scripting with Sai Madhav Burra, Krish Jagarlamudi also directed this movie along with A. M. Jyothi Krishna.

Set against the grandeur of the 17th century, this action spectacle follows the fearless warrior, Veera Mallu. He is tasked with an audacious mission to steal the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from the formidable Mughal empire.

The ensemble cast includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nora Fatehi, Nargis Fakhri, Dalip Tahil, Jisshu Sengupta, and Vikramjeet Virk.

Crafted under the production of Mega Surya Production, this film features music by Academy Award winner M. M. Keeravani.

Robinhood | Telugu Crime Romance | March 28, 2025

Starring Nithiin and Sreeleela, this modern-day adaptation is a fresh take on the legendary tale of Robin Hood, weaving together romance, action, and humor.

Venky Kudumula’s directing and writing elevate the crime movie. It has a supporting cast of Vennela Kishore, Kyle Paul, Lal, Rajendra Prasad, Dayanand Reddy, and Keshav Deepak.

The film goes to theaters courtesy of the production house- Mythri Movie Makers.

Aalambana | Tamil Fantasy | March 07, 2025

Directed and scripted by debutant Pari K Vijay, this fantasy comedy boasts Kotapadi J. Rajesh as producer under the banner KJR Studios with co-production of Koustubh Entertainment.

Lead cast members are Parvati Nair and Vaibhav, while the supporting cast includes Anandaraj, Munishkanth, Kabir Duhan Singh, Yogi Babu, Murali Sharma, Robo Shankar, Kaali Venkat, and Pandiarajan.

Rooted in the struggles of a kind-hearted yet destitute farmer, this fantastical tale takes an extraordinary turn when fate leads him to an ancient lamp concealing a powerful genie.

Kingston | Tamil Horror Fantasy | March 07, 2025

This epic fantasy movie is brought to life by Zee Studios and Parallel Universe Pictures, with G. V. Prakash Kumar producing and stepping into the lead role.

Promising an unparalleled visual treat, this film blends high-seas adventure with spine-chilling horror. While its storyline remains shrouded in mystery, NewsBytes hints at an enthralling mix of treasure hunts, supernatural forces, and ancient legends.

Penned and directed by Kamal Prakash, the adventure film also excels with Divyabharathi, Chetan, Elango Kumaravel, Azhagam Perumal, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Antony as the supporting cast.

Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 | Tamil Thriller | March 27, 2025

Bankrolled by Riya Shibu under HR Pictures, this action movie thrives with S. U. Arun Kumar as writer and director. The prequel, Part 1, has yet to begin production.

At the heart of this thriller is Kaali, a humble provision store owner and devoted family man whose entanglement in a perilous crime network leads him on a clandestine mission.

Featuring Vikram in the titular role, the thriller movie stars S. J. Suryah, Dushara Vijayan, Siddique, Pavel Navageethan, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in his Tamil debut.

Most Anticipated South Indian Movies Releasing in March 2025

Ouseppinte Osyath | Malayalam Drama | March 07, 2025

Penned by Fazal Hassan, this drama film highlights the directorial debut of R. J. Sarath Chandran.

The story delves into a seemingly ordinary family dispute that takes an unexpected turn, igniting tensions between a father and his sons. As emotions clash and relationships are tested, their collective journey toward resolution becomes an exploration of familial bonds.

The cast includes Vijayaraghavan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Dileesh Pothan, Kani Kusruti, Hemanth Menon, Zarin Shihab, and Lenaa.

The movie’s production is spearheaded by Edward Anthony under the banner of Maygoor Films.

Behindd | Malayalam Horror | March 14, 2025

Helmed by Ahman Raphy, this horror film excels with Shija Jinu as its writer and producer under Paavakkutty Creations.

The story unfolds as Tom forcibly takes his wife, Liya, and their infant daughter to a secluded bungalow, harboring a mysterious and undisclosed motive. As eerie occurrences begin to torment Liya, she senses the presence of a malevolent spirit within the house.

The cast members are Jinu E Thomas, Sonia Agarwal, Mareena, Noby Marcose, Sinoj Varghese, Sunil Sukhada, Baiju V.K., Kannan Sagar, Jenson Alappat, and Gayathry Mayoora.

L2: Empuraan | Malayalam Thriller | March 27, 2025

Written by Murali Gopy, this action film is shaped by the directing of Prithviraj Sukumaran, who also takes on a pivotal role. Jointly produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions, this thriller marks the second chapter of an ambitious trilogy, following the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer.

Reprising his commanding role, Mohanlal returns as Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally. Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Sachin Khedekar, Baiju Santhosh, and Fazil step back into their iconic roles from the original.

The journey of Stephen Nedumpally, a man leading a double life as Khureshi Ab'raam, an enigmatic leader of a powerful global crime syndicate.

Vadakkan | Kannada Horror | March 07, 2025

This fantasy thriller is brought to fruition by director Sajeed A who also crafted its screenplay along with Unni R.

The story follows a paranormal investigator who embarks on a chilling journey to Kerala to unravel a string of unexplained deaths during a reality TV show shoot. His pursuit of truth leads him to a shadowy island, where he comes face-to-face with a sinister entity rooted in an ancient Dravidian cult.

Merin Philip, Kishore Kumar G., Maala Parvathi, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Shruthy Menon, Garggi Ananthan, Kalesh Ramanand, and S.V. Krishna Shankar assume the pivotal roles.

The horror movie boasts Bhavya Nidhi Sharma and Jaideep Singh as producers and Kanupriya Gupta as co-producer.

Interval | Kannada Comedy | March 07, 2025

Helmed by Bharatvarsh, this comedy movie flourishes with Suki as its writer, who also plays an important role.

This lighthearted comedy traces the misadventures of three naive village boys who, much to their surprise, accidentally clear their exams. As they leave their hamlet for the bustling city, they grapple with unexpected challenges, navigating jobs, ambition, and self-discovery.

Backed by Bharatvarsh Pictures, the film stars Sahana Aaradhya, Chaitra Rao, Prajwal Kumar Gowda, Ranganath Shivamogga, Shashi Raj, and Danam Shivamogga.

Foreign Scotch | Kannada Thriller | March 28, 2025

Honoring his late father’s unfulfilled wish, Devayya keeps a bottle of foreign scotch- brought home by his son’s friend on the very day his son’s lifeless body returns. When four boys steal the cherished bottle for revenge, Devayya pleads with the police to recover what he holds as his son’s final gift.

With this storyline, ‘Foreign Scotch’ thrives with RaviKumarK.M as its writer and director.

The crime film stars Vaijanath Biradar, Yash Shetty, Pramod Shetty, Navya Poojary, Suraj Comedy Khiladi, Chaithra Shetty, Prakash Tuminadu, Mime Ramdas, and Mohan Sheni.

The credit for producing the drama movie goes to Pencil Sketch Movies.

Bottom Line

March 2025 will unveil a highly awaited slate of South Indian films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam movie industries.

Thrillers like ‘Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2’, ‘L2: Empuraan’, and ‘Foreign Scotch’ promise suspense, gripping narratives, and intense performances. The drama takes center stage with ‘Court - State Vs. A Nobody’ and ‘Ouseppinte Osyath’, while ‘Interval’ brings a wave of humor with its comic vibe. The historical grandeur of ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ meets the electrifying action-comedy of ‘Robinhood’. Fantasy worlds unfold with ‘Aalambana’ and ‘Kingston’, while ‘Behindd’ and ‘Vadakkan’ deliver spine-chilling horror.

This power-packed lineup reinforces the enduring allure of Pan-Indian films, celebrating its charms across linguistic and regional boundaries.