9 South Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week: Arya starrer Ananthan Kaadu to Arjun Das’ Con City and Heartin

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.

9 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week

1. Ananthan Kaadu

• Cast: Arya, Murali Gopy, Dev Mohan, Indrans, Appani Sarath, Nikhila Vimal, Vijayaraghavan
• Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 25, 2026

Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ananthan Kaadu follows four close-knit friends from a struggling neighborhood in a state capital. Bound by their love for music and dreams of a better life, they navigate changing circumstances and complex relationships. Through their journey, the film explores friendship, personal choices, and the challenges of a rapidly evolving era.

2. Angikaaram

• Cast: Kotapadi J Rajesh, Sindhoori Vishwanath, Viji Venkatesh, Rangaraj Pandey, Mansoor Ali Khan, Rama Rajendar
• Director: Thenpathiyan
• Genre: Sports Action Drama
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Angikaaram follows a talented athlete from an underprivileged background as he strives to overcome obstacles and pursue his dreams.

3. Panchamukhi

• Cast: Spoorthy Manohar, Chandru Achar, Aftab Khan, Sandesh Shetty Ajri, Chandrushekar Basrur, Om Guru Basrur
• Director: Chandru Achar
• Genre: Romantic Action Thriller
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Haunted by recurring nightmares of abandoned houses and restless spirits, a young man is drawn to a forgotten village connected to his family's past. As he uncovers hidden secrets and long-buried memories, he encounters mysterious forces and revelations that could change his life forever.

4. Andharan

• Cast: Prajin Padmanabhan, Ivana Varun, Anupama Kumar, Samba Sivam, Senthi Kumari, Adhiran Varman
• Director: Santhosh Raavanan
• Genre: Mystery Romantic Thriller
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Andharan is an emotional mystery centered on Karthika, whose life is overshadowed by a series of unexplained events surrounding her relationships. When Chezhiyan begins looking into the circumstances, he uncovers secrets from her past, setting off a journey filled with suspense and unexpected discoveries.

5. Garuda

• Cast: Sourav Prashant, Divya Chandru, Rithvan Shrinivas, Wilfred Vivek, Vinay Prabhakar, Soubhagya Handral
• Director: Kiran Suresh
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Garuda follows Keshav, a brilliant young innovator working on a groundbreaking AI project. However, a series of unexpected developments turns his world upside down, leading him on a journey filled with challenges, discovery, and self-reflection.

6. Con City

• Cast: Arjun Das, Anna Ben, Yogi Babu, Vadivukkarasi, Sakshi Vaidya, VTV Ganesh, Radha Ravi
• Director: Harish Durairaj
• Genre: Comedy Thriller
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Con City follows a struggling middle-class family whose lives take a chaotic turn when a receipt printer mysteriously begins producing Rs 500 currency notes after a lightning strike. The unusual phenomenon leads to a series of humorous and unexpected situations.

7. Balaramana Dinagalu

• Cast: Vinod Prabhakar, Priya Anand, Ashish Vidyarthi, Atul Kulkarni, Ramesh Indira, Vinay Gowdaa
• Director: KM Chaitanya
• Genre: Romantic Action Drama
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Balaramana Dinagalu chronicles the journey of an ordinary young man from a remote village in Karnataka as he navigates life and ambition in 1980s Bengaluru.

8. Uyir

• Cast: Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh, Vinoth Sagar, Athulya Chandra, Shruthy Menon, Vineeth Thattil
• Director: M. Padmakumar
• Genre: Mystery Drama
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Uyir follows Ajeeb, an officer posted in a Kerala-Karnataka border town, as he tries to uncover the circumstances surrounding an unidentified woman. Alongside ASI Joy, he pursues answers while confronting personal challenges. Inspired by true events, the film traces a journey that leaves a lasting impact on his life.

9. Heartin

• Cast: Madonna Sebastian, Sananth Reddy, Emaya T, Whatsapp Mani, Uma Padmanabhan, Mathew Varghese
• Director: Kishore Kumar S
• Genre: Romantic Comedy
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Heartin explores how fate places a couple in an unexpected situation when an ex-girlfriend enters the equation, leading to a series of entertaining and heartwarming moments.

These are some of the new South Indian releases arriving in theaters this week.

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