South Indian cinema has lined up an exciting slate of films to watch in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to check out, here’s a list of the upcoming releases.
7 South Films to watch in theaters this week
1. Mrithyunjay
- Cast: Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Baby Uha, Sudharshan, Raccha Ravi, Ayyappa, Sijju, Aishwarya, Balaaditya, Krishna Koushik, Nandha Gopal, Mrinchi Madhavi
- Director: Sri Hussain Sha Kiran
- Genre: Investigative Action Thriller
- Runtime: TBA
- Language: Telugu
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Mrithyunjay follows a high-stakes, fast-paced investigation involving a bank scam, a series of crimes, and a young girl. As a determined investigator joins hands with a police officer, they must uncover the mysteries behind the crimes and expose the hidden perpetrator before it is too late.
2. Shesha 2016
- Cast: John Kaippallil, Pramod Shetty, Archana Kottige, Dain Davis, Devaraj, Sidhartha Siva
- Director: Pradeep Arsikere
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 2 minutes
- Language: Malayalam, Kannada
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Shesha 2016 is set over the course of one night, from sunset to sunrise, when a moral dilemma spirals into a brutal struggle for survival. As tensions rise and choices narrow, the darkness forces a confrontation that cannot be undone, turning the movie into a fight for survival.
3. 99/66
- Cast: Rachitha Mahalakshmi, MS Moorthy, P. Sabari, Rohinth Chellappa, Swetha Dorathy
- Director: MS Moorthy
- Genre: Horror Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Language: Tamil
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
99/66 explores the story of Sangeetha, a woman who moves into a new flat with her husband, only to experience strange and unsettling incidents from the very first night. As she senses a mysterious presence linked to a Buddha idol left behind, she sets out to uncover the truth and restore peace to her home.
4. Oreo
- Cast: Nithin Gowda, Subhi Joshi, Govinda Suchith, Yuktha Pervi, Nithesh Raj
- Director: Nandan Prabhu
- Genre: Horror Thriller
- Runtime: 1 hour and 58 minutes
- Language: Kannada
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Oreo follows a group of anti-social elements who devise a catastrophic plan, setting off a chilling series of intense events.
5. Vadam
- Cast: Vemal, Natty Subramaniam, Sanashka Sri, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Aadukalam Naren
- Director: Kenthiran V
- Genre: Action Comedy Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 16 minutes
- Language: Tamil
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Vadam follows a group of individuals whose lives become intertwined through a series of intense and unexpected events. As tensions rise, each of them must confront personal struggles and hidden motives that shape the outcome of their journey.
6. Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani
- Cast: Sivaji, Laya, Master Rohan, Prince Cecil, Ali Basha, Dhanraj
- Director: Sudheer Sreeram
- Genre: Crime Comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours and 26 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani is set in a village and follows a strict, tradition-bound Panchayat Secretary whose routine life is disrupted by a mysterious incident. As he begins to investigate, he uncovers hidden secrets, village politics, and unexpected truths that challenge his beliefs and authority.
7. Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu
- Cast: Askar Ali, Vineeth Kumar, Sidharth Bharathan, Senthil Krishna
- Director: Jithu Satheesan Mangalathu
- Genre: Mystery Thriller
- Runtime: 1 hour and 59 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu follows an investigative team that uncovers a secret location in a forest from which no one who has entered has ever escaped. The film explores the mysteries of this region through several thrilling and action-packed sequences.
The above-mentioned films are among the South Indian releases slated to hit the big screens this week.
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