Upcoming South Indian Movies
South Indian Films Releasing in October 2025: 12 Must-watch Pan-Indian Lineup
The South Indian cinema never stops to flourish its creative strength with a vibrant slate poised to energise viewers across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries. Like every month, the audiences can expect a wave of new releases this October, spanning diverse genres like romance, comedy, horror, thriller, fantasy, and high-voltage action. Teasers and first looks have already surged online, laced with sharp dialogues and bursts of stunt-heavy spectacle, igniting excitement across fan circles. Let’s dive into the top 12 upcoming South Indian movies driving the buzz in October 2025.
Top 12 South Indian Movies Coming This October
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Vrusshabha | Telugu Action | October 16, 2025
A lingering question runs through the centre of ‘Vrusshabha’: can affection overcome the darker pull of vengeance when the same two souls meet again as father and son? Nanda Kishore shapes that idea into a reincarnation drama, threading together mythic overtones with the intimacy of a family story.
Mohanlal anchors the narrative with his usual ease, while Shanaya Kapoor, Samarjit Lankesh, Zahrah S. Khan, Ragini Dwivedi, and Srikanth fill out the supporting canvas.
Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures with Connekkt Media and AVS Studios, the film benefits from Devi Sri Prasad’s music.
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Telusu Kada | Telugu Romantic Comedy | October 17, 2025
At first glance, ‘Telusu Kada’ presents itself as another triangular romance, but debut filmmaker Neeraja Kona appears intent on stirring a little chaos into the genre.
Raashii Khanna, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, and Srinidhi Shetty headline the cast, with Harsha Chemudu and Ravi Mariya on hand to tilt the mood toward farce.
Backed by T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla’s People Media Factory, the production hints at a blend of lightness on modern dating. Thaman S’s score is expected to underline that balance.
Baahubali: The Epic | Telugu Epic Action | October 31, 2025
Years after it first stormed through Indian cinemas, ‘Baahubali’ returns in an unexpected guise. S. S. Rajamouli has condensed and polished his two-part saga into ‘Baahubali: The Epic’. This is a single feature that threads together the rise of Mahishmati’s warrior prince with new edits and technical upgrades.
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Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, and Nassar reprise the roles that turned them into pop-culture fixtures.
M. M. Keeravani’s score has been remastered to match the refurbished images.
Produced once again by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni for Arka Media Works, the project courts both nostalgia and curiosity.
Idly Kadai | Tamil Sports Drama | October 1, 2025
A quiet resilience runs beneath ‘Idly Kadai’, a new outing from Dhanush, who not only headlines the film but also directs and co-produces it. The sports film brings together Wunderbar Films and Dawn Pictures.
The narrative tracks the unassuming life of an idli seller, letting his struggles and modest ambitions speak to wider shifts in society.
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Nithya Menen steps in as Dhanush’s co-star, surrounded by an able ensemble – Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, Shalini Pandey, R. Parthiban, Rajkiran, and P. Samuthirakani.
G. V. Prakash Kumar’s music is set to wrap the proceedings in a familiar warmth.
Diesel | Tamil Action Thriller | October 17, 2025
Shanmugam Muthusamy attempts to steer his first feature, ‘Diesel’, through the combustible world of illicit fuel trade. The director, who also pens the screenplay, appears intent on grounding his action beats in the politics surrounding the so-called diesel mafia.
Harish Kalyan and Athulya Ravi front the cast, with Vinay Rai slipping into the antagonist’s shoes. Around them, an extensive supporting lineup – P. Sai Kumar, Zakir Husain, Ramesh Thilak, Vivek Prasanna, Kaali Venkat, Sachin Khedekar, and Sai Krishna – hints at a layered ensemble.
Third Eye Entertainment and SP Cinemas jointly oversee the production, and Dhibu Ninan Thomas handles the score.
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Dude | Tamil Romantic Comedy | October 17, 2025
Keerthiswaran makes his feature film directorial debut with ‘Dude’, along with crafting its screenplay.
The romantic comedy draws together Mamitha Baiju and Pradeep Ranganathan in lead roles, with veterans like Rohini and R. Sarathkumar lending support alongside Hridhu Haroon.
Mythri Movie Makers bankrolls the production, while Sai Abhyankkar steers the music.
The makers have not revealed the plot details yet, making an effort to let the movie speak for itself when it arrives.
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12 Most Anticipated South Indian Movies Coming in June 2023
June 2023 is set to be an exciting month for South Indian cinema, promising a range of buzzworthy films. From intense drama and epic adventure to thrilling, action-packed stories, this month's lineup is bound to mesmerise audiences across the south Asia region. This article unveils the highlights of the most anticipated South Indian releases in June.
12 Upcoming South Indian Movies in June 2023
Vimanam
"Vimanam" is an upcoming drama film in Telugu and Tamil, directed and written by Siva Prasad Yanala. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Samuthirakani, Meera Jasmine, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rahul Ramakrishna, Motta Rajendran, Dhruvan, and Dhanraj.
Scheduled to release on June 9, 2023, the story revolves around a young boy's desire to travel by aeroplane and his efforts to fulfil this dream, even in the face of adversity. The film beautifully portrays the theme of dreams and determination, with cinematography by Vivek Kalepu and music composed by Charan Arjun.
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Adipurush
"Adipurush" is an Indian film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, directed and written by Om Raut. Produced by T-Series and Retrophiles, this star-studded movie features Prabhas as Raghava (Lord Rama), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh Ravan (Ravana), Sunny Singh as Lakshmana, and Devdatta Nage as Bajrang.
With a whopping budget of over BDT 900 crore (US$88 million), "Adipurush" is touted as the most expensive Indian film ever made.
The movie revolves around Raghava and Lakshmana's mission to rescue Raghava's abducted wife, Janaki, from the demon king Lankesh Ravan. Prepare for a grand spectacle when it hits theatres on June 16, 2023, with music composed by Ajay-Atul and Sachet–Parampara.
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Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" is an Indian Telugu-language period action adventure film directed and written by Krish Jagarlamudi. It is an epic tale as Veera Mallu embarks on a mission to steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals.
The movie delves into the life of the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, portrayed by Pawan Kalyan. The stellar cast also includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, and Vikramjeet Virk.
Although the film's release has been postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other commitments of the lead actor, it is finally set to hit theatres in June 2023. "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
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Kolla
"Kolla" is an upcoming Malayalam movie directed by Suraj Varma, slated for release on June 9, 2023. Crafted by Jasim Jalal and Nelson Joseph, the film presents a captivating plot that revolves around Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Vinay Forrt as the main stars.
Produced by K.V. Rajeesh and Ravi Mathew under the banners of Rajeesh Productions, "Kolla" offers enchanting music composed by Shaan Rahman. Rajavel Mohan handles the cinematography, while Arjun Ben takes charge of the editing. Sree Gokulam Movies and Ravi Mathew Productions are the production companies behind this project.
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