South Indian cinema offers a diverse and exciting slate of films and OTT titles between September 21 and 27, 2026. From high-octane action and emotional dramas to psychological thrillers and digital premieres, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada audiences have plenty to look forward to this week.
Here’s a complete guide to the major theatrical and streaming releases.
Major Theatrical Releases
The Paradise (Telugu / Multi-language)Release Date: 24 September 2026Cast: Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav JuyalDirector: Srikanth OdelaThe biggest film of the week, The Paradise reunites Nani with director Srikanth Odela after their successful collaboration on Dasara. Set in the 1980s, the action drama follows a marginalized community’s struggle for identity and justice, with Nani playing the intense role of Jadal. The film is releasing in multiple languages and is expected to dominate the box office conversation.
Dorothy (Tamil)
Release Date: 25 September 2026Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, RishikanthDirector: Karthik SubbarajA romantic drama centred on childhood friends whose close-knit world is transformed by the arrival of a woman named Dorothy. Fans of Karthik Subbaraj’s unique storytelling style will be especially interested.
Meesaya Murukku 2 (Tamil)
Release Date: 25 September 2026Cast: Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, Ketika SharmaThe sequel continues the semi-autobiographical journey of Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, blending music, coming-of-age themes and personal growth.
Aaram (Malayalam)
Release Date: 25 September 2026Cast: Saiju Kurup, Siddique, Askar Ali, Anju KurianDirector: Rajeesh ParameswaranAn investigative psychological thriller about an honest police officer who becomes entangled in moral conflict, guilt and dark secrets while probing a complex case.
Spark (Kannada)
Release Date: 25 September 2026Cast: Niranjan Sudhindra, Prem Nenapirali, Rachana InderDirector: D. Mahantesh HandralA crime drama thriller that promises intense performances and a gripping narrative.