7 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Sing Geetham, Habeebi to Uttara, Varavu

South Indian cinema has an exciting slate of films lined up for theatrical release this week. If you are wondering what to watch, here’s a list of upcoming releases.

7 South Films to watch in theaters this week

1. Sing Geetham

• Cast: Ahilya Bamroo, Ayaan K, Shalini Kondepudi, Tulasi Shivamani, Banerjee Maganti, Agu Stanley Chiedozie
• Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
• Genre: Fantasy Musical
• Runtime: 2 hours and 40 minutes
• Language: Telugu
• Release Date: June 11, 2026

In a remote and mysterious village untouched by time, Prathap arrives in search of a better future, only to find himself caught in a growing clash between modern development and the village’s deeply guarded traditions. As secrets unravel, his journey challenges his beliefs, purpose, and destiny. The film is an experimental venture by the veteran filmmaker, with all dialogues delivered as songs, creating a continuous musical narrative.

2. Habeebi

• Cast: Kasthoori Raja, Esha Mohammed, Malavika Manoj, Dhanasree Sudhakaran, Anusreya Rajan
• Director: Meera Kathiravan
• Genre: Period Romantic Drama
• Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Habeebi explores how a forbidden romance between a young boy and a girl living in a conservative neighborhood in southern Tamil Nadu leads to deep divisions within the community.

3. Uttara

• Cast: Narayan Swamy, Tara, Ashwini Gowda, Samprathi Alva, Arjun Chauhan
• Director: Dinesh Baboo
• Genre: Drama
• Runtime: 1 hour and 57 minutes
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Uttara follows Bharat, a truck driver, who discovers that his wife, Sati, is involved in a relationship with Rajesh. He files for divorce, and although it is granted, they favor Sati, entitling her to alimony.

4. Charukesi

• Cast: YG Mahendran, Suhasini Maniratnam, Sathyaraj, Raj Aiyyappa, Ramya Pandian
• Director: Suresh Krissna
• Genre: Family Musical Drama
• Runtime: 2 hours and 26 minutes
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Charukesi follows a legendary Carnatic singer whose world begins to slip away as Alzheimer’s takes hold. As his memories fade, long-buried family secrets resurface, and a fractured bond with his son is forced into the open. In the end, music, the one language that remains, becomes their last bridge to love, forgiveness, and redemption.

5. Police Complaint

• Cast: Naveen Chandra, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Krishna Sai Makineni, Kriti Verma, Ragini Dwivedi, Aditya Om
• Director: Sanjeev Megoti
• Genre: Suspense Crime Thriller
• Runtime: 2 hours and 36 minutes
• Language: Telugu
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Police Complaint begins with the demise of a pregnant woman during a suspected black magic ritual, prompting a determined officer to reopen a long-buried case. As seemingly unrelated events become linked under mysterious circumstances, the dark secrets refuse to stay buried.

6. Graamaayana

• Cast: Vinay Rajkumar, Megha Shetty, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Achyuth Kumar, Arun Sagar, Yogesh Samy
• Director: Devanuru Chandru
• Genre: Romantic Action Drama
• Runtime: 2 hours and 40 minutes
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 11, 2026

Set against a rustic rural backdrop, Graamaayana explores the dynamics, struggles, and essence of village life. It centers on Seena, popularly nicknamed "Sixth Sense" for his keen intuition and clever nature. The film follows his journey through local conflicts and community life.

7. Varavu

• Cast: Joju George, Arjun Ashokan, Deepak Parambol, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Murali Gopy, Baburaj, Saniya Iyyappan
• Director: Shaji Kailas
• Genre: Mystery Action Thriller
• Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Varavu is set in a hillside town. A single incident sets off a chain of events that changes many lives forever. Years later, as the past resurfaces, hidden forces begin to tremble. When one man returns to confront what was taken from him, the fight is no longer personal; it becomes a reckoning that will determine the fate of the town.

The above-mentioned films are among the South Indian releases slated to hit the big screens this week.

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