South Indian Movies Coming 2025 October
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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