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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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