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September 2025 South Indian Movies: 12 Biggest Releases
South Indian film industries—Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam—continue to assert their creative force with a dynamic lineup ready for audiences. The September 2025 slate encompasses romance, thriller, action, comedy, fantasy, and drama—a vivid mix of genres. Teasers and first looks are already soaring high, with big dialogues and intense action fueling fans’ anticipation. Let’s delve into the 12 best Pan-Indian movies poised to redefine September 2025 with cinematic power.
Top 12 South Indian Films Hitting Theatres This September
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Ghaati | Telugu Action Crime | September 5, 2025
Presented by UV Creations, ‘Ghaati’ boasts Krish Jagarlamudi as the director and Chintakindi Srinivas Rao as the writer. The crime film comes from First Frame Entertainments, with production by Saibabu Jagarlamudi and Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy.
Anushka Shetty takes the central role, supported by Vikram Prabhu, Jagapathi Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, and Chaitanya Rao Madadi.
At its core, the story traces the arc of a victim who turns to crime and, in time, rises as a legend.
The score, composed by Nagavelli Vidya Sagar, underlines the drama with intensity.
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Akhanda 2: Thaandavam | Telugu Action | September 25, 2025
Boyapati Srinu leads both direction and writing, shaping the vision behind ‘Akhanda 2’.
The cast is headlined by Nandamuri Balakrishna, with Samyuktha Menon, Ayyappa P. Sharma, Aadhi, Saswata Chatterjee, and young Harshaali Malhotra.
The action film brings together children’s innocence, the beauty of nature, and the force of spiritual faith. It reflects on how communities strive for progress while holding onto their roots.
S. Thaman provides the musical score, with production helmed by 14 Reels Plus and Sarke Studio.
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OG | Telugu Gangster Thriller | September 25, 2025
Backed by D. V. V. Danayya for DVV Entertainment, ‘OG’ flourishes with Sujeeth as its writer and director.
The story follows Ojas Gambheera, known as OG, a feared don returning to Mumbai after ten years. His mission is clear – end the reign of another crime boss, Omi Bhau.
Pawan Kalyan embodies OG, with Priyanka Mohan, Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and Prakash Raj in key roles.
The soundtrack is crafted by Thaman S, adding grit and tension to the background.
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Bad Girl | Tamil Romantic Drama | September 5, 2025
Music scored by Amit Trivedi, ‘Bad Girl’ showcases the directing and writing prowess of Varsha Bharath.
Anjali Sivaraman anchors the film, joined by Hridhu Haroon, Shantipriya, and Teejay Arunasalam.
The drama charts Ramya’s passage from school to college and then into a restless adulthood. Her search for the right partner is tangled in family pressures, unspoken affections, and the unruly stirrings of her own mind.
The coming-of-age movie is bankrolled by Vetrimaaran’s Grass Root Film Company, with Anurag Kashyap presenting.
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Kaantha | Tamil Period Drama | September 12, 2025
Directed and written by Selvamani Selvaraj, ‘Kaantha’ places Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, and Samuthirakani in central roles.
Production comes through Spirit Media by Rana Daggubati and Wayfarer Films by Dulquer Salmaan, combining two strong creative forces.
The narrative unfolds in 1950s Madras, centred on the fragile bond between Ayya and Chandran. Ayya is a legendary filmmaker, and Chandran is a rising star he once mentored. Tensions grow when Chandran alters the name of a women-orientated project from Shaantha to Kaantha to fit his own image. It sends the period drama in a striking new direction.
The background score comes from composer Jhanu Chanthar.
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Thandakaaranyam | Tamil Drama thriller | September 19, 2025
Starring Attakathi Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan, ‘Thandakaaranyam’ thrives under the direction and writing of Athiyan Athirai.
The supporting ensemble includes Riythvika, Aruldoss, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Vinsu Sam, and Bala Saravanan, enriching the dramatic layers of the story.
Pa. Ranjith produces for Neelam Productions in collaboration with Learn and Teach Production Private Limited, headed by Sai Devanand S and Sai Venkateswaran.
Justin Prabhakaran provides the music, weaving through the emotions of the narrative.
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April 2025 South Indian Film Slate: 12 most hyped releases
South Indian cinema is poised for a spectacular April 2025, where Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries converge in a cinematic symphony. This month’s premieres are a bold mix of crime, action, fantasy, and laugh riots. These films are powered by stellar casts, igniting fan fervor. Let’s unravel the 12 must-watch titles ready to make waves across audiences.
12 Most Anticipated South Indian Movies Debuting this April
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Ghaati / Telugu Crime / April 18, 2025
Starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, this crime drama excels with Krish Jagarlamudi as director and Chintakindi Srinivas Rao as writer.
A victim-turned-criminal rises to legendary status in this gripping tale of survival. An empowered woman, driven by circumstance, finds herself entangled in the perilous world of the weed trade.
The background score and songs come from Nagavelli Vidya Sagar.
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Credit for producing the action movie goes to Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi under First Frame Entertainments.
The Telugu film is gearing up for a grand theatrical debut, accompanied by dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Chaurya Paatam / Telugu Crime / April 18, 2025
Helmed by Nikhil Gollamari, this heist movie thrives under the creative writing of Karthik Gattamneni, who also oversees its cinematography.
The storyline follows four reckless men who set their sights on looting Dhanapaali, India's most peaceful, crime-free village. But as their heist unravels, they stumble upon the village’s hidden dark side.
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Indhra Ram embodies the lead roles, while Payal Radhakrishna, Rajeev Kanakala, Mast Ali, Anji Valguman, Supriya Aysola, and Edward Stevenson Pereji portray the other characters.
Featuring music composed by Davzand, the comedy movie boasts V Chudamani and NVSS Suresh as co-producers and Trinadha Rao Nakkina as the producer.
Kannappa / Telugu Historical Drama / April 25, 2025
Bankrolled by Mohan Babu, the action movie Kannappa is shaped by the direction of Mukesh Kumar Singh. Besides scripting for the film, Vishnu Manchu crafts its screenplay while also starring in the titular role.
This fantasy epic brings to life the legend of Kannappa, the devoted follower of Shiva, rooted in Hindu mythology.
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Mohan Babu, Arpit Ranka, R. Sarathkumar, Kaushal Manda, Devaraj, Rahul Madhav, Brahmanandam, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu, Madhoo, and Preity Mukhundhan headline the supporting cast. Akshay Kumar (his Telugu film debut), Kajal Aggarwal, Prabhas, and Mohanlal appear in important cameo roles.
With Stephen Devassy composing the music, this historical epic is brought to life by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory.
Apart from the Telugu version, the film will also be available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam dubs.
Test / Tamil Sports / April 4, 2025
During a historic international cricket test match in Chennai, the lives of three individuals intersect. It forces them into a web of choices that will alter their fates forever.
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With this plot, ‘Test’ stars Nayanthara, R. Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, and Siddharth, along with Nassar and Kaali Venkat. It marks Jasmine's return to Tamil cinema after a 10-year hiatus.
In this sports drama, S. Sashikanth makes his directorial debut, while co-writing the script with Suman Kumar. Shakthisree Gopalan takes charge of the musical score.
The production credit goes to Sashikanth and Chakravarthy Ramachandra under YNOT Studios.
The Tamil movie is slated for Netflix with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
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Good Bad Ugly / Tamil Thriller / April 10, 2025
Scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar, the action film Good Bad Ugly thrives with the director Adhik Ravichandran, who also wrote it with Ravi Kandasamy and Harish Manikandan.
The narrative follows a feared don who seeks to leave behind his violent past for a peaceful life with his family. However, the shadows of his ruthless history refuse to let go, pulling him back into the world he longs to escape.
Ajith Kumar assumes the protagonist’s role, while Prabhu, Trisha Krishnan, Prasanna, Sunil, Arjun Das, Rahul Dev, Shine Tom Chacko, and Yogi Babu play the supporting roles.
Marked as the first Tamil-language production of Mythri and T-Series, this comedy film is slated for a theatrical rollout in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
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Idly Kadai / Tamil Drama / April 10, 2025
The writer, director, and producer of the drama film Idly Kadai is none other than Dhanush, who also plays the central character. Nithya Menen stars as the female lead with the additional cast of Arun Vijay, Rajkiran, Prakash Raj, and Shalini Pandey.
The story follows a man from a catering background who unexpectedly gets the opportunity to coach a boxer. As he navigates this new path, he shapes the journey in his own unique way.
The film is produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films and co-produced by Aakash Baskaran’s Dawn Pictures. It is enriched by the music of G. V. Prakash Kumar.
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