Movie Releases This Week (Sep 21 To 27): Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan, Nani’s The Paradise And More To Watch In Theatres

Moviegoers are in for an action-packed weekend as major South Indian and Bollywood releases hit theatres. From massive action thrillers like Nani’s The Paradise and Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan - Force of the Forest to romantic dramas, comedy thrillers, and horror tales, here is the complete lineup of films releasing this week.

Movies Releasing This Week (September 24–25, 2026)

1. The Paradise (Telugu / Hindi)

• Release Date: 24 September 2026

• Cast: Nani, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar, Sampoornesh Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Tanikella Bharani, Keerthy Suresh (cameo)

2. The Vvaan - Force of the Forest (Hindi)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni

• Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra

• Plot: A sceptic returns to his ancestral hometown with his wife, dismissing local folklore and myths. However, as strange occurrences unravel, he is forced to face terrifying supernatural realities rooted in the surrounding forest.

3. Meesaya Murukku 2 (Tamil)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, Ketika Sharma, Chaithra J. Achar, Ramya Ranganathan, Karunas, Yogi Babu, Nassar

• Director: Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi

• Plot: Spanning three generations from 1980s Madras to modern-day Chennai, this spiritual sequel centers on local gaana music. It follows independent musicians attempting to bridge the gap between traditional street roots and mainstream recognition.

4. Aaram (Malayalam)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Saiju Kurup, Anju Kurian, Siddique, Askar Ali, Shaheen Siddique, Harith Vijayakrishnan

• Director: Rajeesh Parameswaran

• Plot: An honest police officer finds himself trapped in institutional pressure and guilt, forced to make life-altering decisions when his moral integrity is tested.

5. Dorothy (Tamil)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, Rishikanth, Muthukumar

• Director: Karthik Subbaraj

• Plot: Set in 1990s rural Tamil Nadu, two childhood friends face shifting dynamics when a forthright woman named Dorothy marries into the family, challenging deeply ingrained social norms.

6. Dhoomakethu (Malayalam)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Ganapathi, Shine Tom Chacko, Sidharth Bharathan, Manju Pillai

• Director: Sudhi Maddison

• Plot: A newlywed groom and his best friend get caught in a time loop triggered by a home invasion immediately after the wedding. They must solve the mystery behind the break-in to break the cycle.

7. Anbil Avan (Tamil)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan, Delhi Ganesh, Sabumon Abdusamad

• Director: Karthik Ramakrishnan

• Plot: A young couple’s peaceful domestic life is thrown into chaos when a violent home invasion forces them into a high-stakes struggle for survival.

8. Anumana Pakshi (Telugu)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Rag Mayur, Merin Philip, Prince Cecil, Brahmaji, Raasi

• Director: Vimal Krishna

• Plot: Sent away by his family due to his overthinking and paranoia, Sunny travels to Kashmir and falls in love, only to become the target of an official investigation.

9. Spark (Kannada)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Niranjan Sudhindra, Bhavana, Prem Kumar, Rachana Inder, Dharmanna Kadur

• Director: Mahantesh Handral

• Plot: An investigative journalist uncovering a massive financial scam finds himself targeted by powerful officials as he traces the paper trail back to a mysterious mastermind.

10. Amanushikam (Malayalam)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Joemon Joshy, Rajesh Paravoor, Kiran Raj, Kodasanad Kanakam

• Director: Nitheesh K. Nair

• Plot: When a sacred iron nail binding a legendary spirit named Cheeru is removed, chaos descends upon a village. An atheist accused of the act sets out to disprove the supernatural, only to encounter terrifying phenomena.

11. Kalyanam Kamaneeyam Jeevitham (Telugu)

• Release Date: 24 September 2026

• Cast: Khan Durrani, Sahiti Avancha, Udhay Pulime, Satyanand Lanka

• Director: Ravi Lokireddy

• Plot: A Gen Z teenager named Sunaina learns of a mysterious tale surrounding a disrupted marriage while at the beach, discovering a connection between the past events and her own life.

12. Lenin Pandiyan (Tamil)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Gangai Amaran, Shrita Rao, Roja Selvamani, Aadukalam Naren, Bose Venkat

• Director: P. Balachandran

• Plot: A humble farmer and a young idealist officer lead a rural community in protesting an illegal sand-mining operation destroying their village’s ecology.

13. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha (Hindi)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora, Rajniesh Duggall, Sheel Verma, Nirbhay Wadhwa

• Director: Abhishek Singh

• Plot: A cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, depicting Shri Ram’s journey of righteousness, duty, and devotion.

14. Love Lottery (Hindi)

• Release Date: 25 September 2026

• Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Indira Krishnan, Kabir Duhan Singh

• Director: Arvind Pandey

• Plot: When a woman goes missing under mysterious circumstances, her husband becomes the primary suspect in a web of deceit and social pressure.

FAQs

Q1: Which major South Indian movies are releasing on September 24 and 25, 2026? 

A: Major releases include The Paradise (Telugu/Hindi), Meesaya Murukku 2 (Tamil), Aaram (Malayalam), and Dorothy (Tamil).

Q2: What is the release date for Nani's movie The Paradise?

A: The Paradise releases in theatres worldwide on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Q3: Is Sidharth Malhotra's new movie releasing in theatres this week?

A: Yes, The Vvaan - Force of the Forest, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, releases on Friday, September 25, 2026.