Top 10 South Films Releasing in June 2026: Ram Charan’s Peddi, Lenin to Naslen’s Mollywood Times

South Indian cinema has lined up several major releases for June 2026. If you’re wondering which films to plan for next month, here’s a list of releases you should check out.

Top 10 South Indian Films to Watch in Theaters

1. Peddi

• Cast: Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan, Viji Chandrasekhar, Rajatava Dutta, Satya
• Director: Buchi Babu Sana
• Genre: Sports Action Drama
• Language: Telugu
• Release Date: June 4, 2026

Peddi revolves around a spirited young man from a village who is regarded as a legend in multiple sports, including cricket, wrestling, and running. As he navigates the challenges of everyday life, he faces the biggest test of his journey and strives to make a name for himself using the talent he has honed over the years. The sports action drama is touted as a journey of self-discovery and excellence.

2. Parimala and Co

• Cast: Jayaram, Urvashi, Mysskin, Yogi Babu, Sandy Master, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Santosh Shobhan, Ananthika Sanilkumar
• Director: Pandiraaj
• Genre: Comedy Drama
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 5, 2026

Parimala and Co follows a dysfunctional middle-class family that finds itself caught in a mysterious situation. As chaos unfolds unexpectedly, the family members must do everything in their power to escape it.

3. Sing Geetham

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

Set in a remote and mysterious village untouched by time, Sing Geetham follows Prathap, who arrives in search of a better future, only to find himself caught in a growing conflict between modern development and the village’s deeply guarded traditions. As secrets unravel, his journey challenges his beliefs, purpose, and destiny.

4. Mollywood Times

• Cast: Naslen, Sharaf U Dheen, Sangeeth Prathap, Althaf Salim, Roshan Shanavas, Prasanth Alexander, Rajesh Madhavan
• Director: Abhinav Sunder Nayak
• Genre: Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 5, 2026

Mollywood Times follows a young man who dreams of becoming the best horror filmmaker in Malayalam cinema, inspired by M. Night Shyamalan. The story focuses on the challenges he faces and the lengths he goes to in pursuit of his dream.

5. Mango Pachcha

• Cast: Sanchith Sanjeev, Kaajal Kunder, Mayur Patel, Hamsa Prathap, Jai Gopinath
• Director: Viveka Prakash
• Genre: Action Drama
• Language: Kannada
• Release Date: June 5, 2026

Mango Pachcha follows Prashantha, an ambitious youngster who begins his journey as an ordinary DVD store owner in Mysuru between 2001 and 2011. As he descends into the bad world, he is driven by unapologetic ambition and life-altering incidents. The film explores what eventually happens to him.

6. Varavu

• Cast: Joju George, Arjun Ashokan, Saniya Iyappan, Deepak Parambol, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Murali Gopy, Baburaj
• Director: Shaji Kailas
• Genre: Mystery Action Thriller
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 12, 2026

Varavu is set in a hillside town ruled by power and influence. One incident triggers a chain of events that changes many lives forever, with a family being torn apart, truths being buried, and silence becoming a weapon. Years later, as the past resurfaces, hidden forces begin to tremble. When one man returns to reclaim what was taken from him, the fight becomes more than personal; it turns into a reckoning that will decide the fate of the town itself.

7. Maa Inti Bangaaram

• Cast: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Manjusha, Srinivas Gavireddy
• Director: BV Nandini Reddy
• Genre: Action Comedy
• Language: Telugu
• Release Date: June 19, 2026

Maa Inti Bangaaram follows a woman visiting her husband’s family for the first time in two years, without having received their blessings. As she struggles to become the “perfect homemaker,” her past comes knocking at the door. Using her elite combat skills, she must now protect her family at all costs.

8. Jana Nayagan

• Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Narain, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj
• Director: H. Vinoth
• Genre: Action Drama
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: June 19, 2026 (Tentatively)

Months after being postponed from its original theatrical release, Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is expected to hit theatres during the week of his 52nd birthday. The story revolves around Thalapathy Vetri Kondan who wants to raise his foster daughter Viji into a strong and courageous army officer.

However, as she struggles with fear and an old enemy resurfaces, Thalapathy must teach her resilience while also protecting society.

9. Balan: The Boy

• Cast: Chandu Salimkumar, Ganapathi, Tovino Thomas
• Director: Chidambaram
• Genre: Coming-of-Age Drama
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: June 19, 2026

Balan: The Boy follows a teenage boy navigating a turbulent childhood and desperately searching for closure after his mother’s mysterious disappearance.

10. Lenin

• Cast: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse, Sivaji, Easwari Rao
• Director: Murali Kishore Abburu
• Genre: Action Drama
• Language: Telugu
• Release Date: June 26, 2026

Lenin centers on deep-rooted family feuds, with the protagonist grappling with his father’s teachings about legacy, reputation, and how a person is remembered after death.

The above-mentioned films are just some of the major South Indian releases arriving in theatres in June 2026.

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