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Best South Indian Movies Releasing in July 2025
South Indian film industries – Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada – are set to light up July 2025 with a dynamic wave of storytelling. The month’s new releases span across action, crime, thriller, mystery, fantasy, romance, and comedy. Teasers and first-look posters are already generating buzz, packed with fiery dialogues and explosive action. Let’s explore the unmissable Pan Indian titles of July that uphold once again the southern cinematic pulse.
Must-Watch South Indian Films Coming in This July
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Thammudu / Telugu Action / July 4, 2025
At the heart of this narrative lies a brother’s unwavering devotion. His world revolves around protecting his sister from every storm she faces. Moments of conflict surface, testing their bond with sharp misunderstandings. Yet, sibling bonding finds its way back, mending what distance tried to break.
Venu Sriram directs with sensitivity, backed by the writing of Karthik Reddy Pasunur. Nithiin leads a strong ensemble, including Swasika Vijay and Sapthami Gowda. Varsha Bollamma, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Laya lend impactful support. Dil Raju and Sireesh produce under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner.
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Ghaati / Telugu Crime Action / July 11, 2025
Krish Jagarlamudi helms the direction, and Chintakindi Srinivas Rao pens the gripping screenplay.
The journey begins with a woman broken by injustice. She rises from victimhood, hardened by betrayal. Her rebellion turns into notoriety, her path shadowed by crime. Time reshapes her image, painting her as a figure of legend.
Anushka Shetty headlines the cast with a commanding presence. Vikram Prabhu, Jagapathi Babu, and Ramya Krishna add gravity to the story.
The film is produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi. First Frame Entertainments spearheads the production, with UV Creations presenting.
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Hari Hara Veera Mallu / Telugu Fantasy Action / July 24, 2025
A. M. Jyothi Krishna and Krish Jagarlamudi direct with sweeping scale. The screenplay by Sai Madhav Burra infuses power into every moment.
Set against the grandeur of the 17th-century Mughal Empire, a legend takes shape. Veera Mallu is no ordinary outlaw – he’s a force wrapped in purpose. Assigned an impossible mission, he must steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond. What unfolds is a saga of grit, courage, and timeless rebellion.
Pawan Kalyan commands the title role with fiery presence. Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, and Nargis Fakhri feature in key parts. Satyaraj, Jisshu Sengupta, Dalip Tahil, Nora Fatehi, and Anupam Kher join the epic canvas.
The score is shaped by Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani. A. M. Rathnam and A. Dayakar Rao oversee the production under Mega Surya Production. Post-theatrical streaming rights have been secured by Amazon Prime Video.
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Mrs & Mr / Tamil Romantic Comedy / July 4, 2025
A woman stands at the crossroads of age, choice, and expectation. Vidhya Arun, now over forty, begins to question motherhood and marriage anew. Her dilemma stirs internal conflict, magnified by society’s persistent gaze. Arun, her husband, becomes both mirror and anchor in this emotional journey.
Vanitha Vijayakumar writes and directs the movie in her directorial debut. She also assumes the main role, with Robert appearing opposite her. The film also stars Srinivasan, Kiran Rathod, Aarthi Ganeshkar, Shakeela Ganeshkar, Ambika, and Sriman.
The romantic comedy movie is backed by Jovika Vijayakumar under the banner of Vanitha Film Productions.
Akkenam / Tamil Action Thriller / July 4, 2025
Written and directed by Uday K, this thriller revolves around a cab driver and an ex-convict who are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. The enemy they face is ruthless, and the stakes are steep. What begins as survival soon turns into resistance. Together, they uncover truths that threaten many lives.
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Arun Pandian takes the reins as the producer under A & P Groups and joins the cast. Keerthi Pandian stars alongside him, marking a familial on-screen reunion. Adithya Shivpink and Adithya Menon complete the ensemble.
Freedom / Tamil Historical Action / July 10, 2025
1991. Vellore Fort. Refugees are wrongfully imprisoned, caught in the aftermath of an assassination. Years pass, hope fades. But in 1995, 43 prisoners made a daring escape. Some vanish into new lives, and some are captured again. The movie draws from real events buried in forgotten headlines.
M. Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose lead with quiet intensity. Sudev Nair, Mu Ramasamy, Saravanan, and Malavika Avinash offer layered support. Sathyasiva directs and pens with precision. Pandiyan Parasuraman produces under Vijaya Ganapathy's Pictures. The historical epic is set to release in Tamil, alongside dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam.
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