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)
| Movie Title | Language | Genre | Key Cast | Release Date |
| The Paradise | Telugu / Hindi | Action Thriller | Nani, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal | 24 September 2026 |
| The Vvaan - Force of the Forest | Hindi | Folk Horror / Drama | Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia | 25 September 2026 |
| Meesaya Murukku 2 | Tamil | Musical Coming-of-Age | Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, Ketika Sharma | 25 September 2026 |
| Aaram | Malayalam | Psychological Thriller | Saiju Kurup, Anju Kurian, Siddique | 25 September 2026 |
| Dorothy | Tamil | Romantic Drama | Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, Rishikanth | 25 September 2026 |
| Dhoomakethu | Malayalam | Fantasy Comedy | Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal | 25 September 2026 |
| Anbil Avan | Tamil | Romantic Action Drama | Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan | 25 September 2026 |
| Anumana Pakshi | Telugu | Comedy Thriller | Rag Mayur, Merin Philip | 25 September 2026 |
| Spark | Kannada | Crime Drama Thriller | Niranjan Sudhindra, Bhavana | 25 September 2026 |
| Amanushikam | Malayalam | Horror Thriller | Joemon Joshy, Rajesh Paravoor | 25 September 2026 |
| Kalyanam Kamaneeyam Jeevitham | Telugu | Rom-Com Drama | Khan Durrani, Sahiti Avancha | 24 September 2026 |
| Lenin Pandiyan | Tamil | Social Action Drama | Gangai Amaran, Shrita Rao | 25 September 2026 |
| Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha | Hindi | Devotional Epic | Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora | 25 September 2026 |
| Love Lottery | Hindi | Romantic Suspense | Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala | 25 September 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)
Director: Srikanth Odela
Plot: Set in 1980s Secunderabad, The Paradise explores the underprivileged "crows" community fighting for identity. Jadal Zamana (Nani), a man from the slums, rises up against oppressive forces to protect his people, with a deep mother-son emotional bond driving the narrative.
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.