Have you ever dreamed of exploring South India? If you haven’t visited yet, here’s your chance to experience its rich culture, vibrant landscapes, and powerful storytelling all through cinema. This week, South Indian movies and series are bringing fresh stories straight to the big screen.
So get ready for a virtual journey. Here’s the complete list of exciting South Indian releases scheduled for December 5 and 6, especially curated for your weekend watch.
1. Kalamkaval (December 5, 2025)
Kalamkaval is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jishnu Sreekumar. The film is produced by Mammootty Kampany and stars Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead roles, along with Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, and Rajisha Vijayan in supporting roles.
Language: Malayalam
Runtime: 2 hours 17 minutes
2. Lockdown (December 5, 2025)
Lockdown tells the story of Anitha, a young woman gripped by fear as she faces the world outside. Surrounded by men with sinister intentions, her anxiety intensifies. When a nationwide lockdown forces her to stay home, each day becomes a haunting ordeal, and her erratic behavior creates increasing worry for her parents.
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2 hours 46 minutes
3. Pongala (December 5, 2025)
Pongala, starring Sreenath Bhasi of Manjummel Boys fame, follows the lives of people in Vypin Harbour. Amid rivalries and clashes, the film delves into ambition, betrayal, and the harsh realities of human desires.
Language: Malayalam
Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes
4. Kempu Haladi Hasiru (December 5, 2025)
Kempu Haladi Hasiru tells the story of a man who hides his wealth and dreams big. Pulled into a perilous game by a mysterious antagonist, he and his friends must confront danger, test their bonds, and uncover the mastermind’s true motive.
Language: Kannada
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
5. Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (December 5, 2025)
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language fantasy action drama film directed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Ishan Saksena under 14 Reels Plus and IVY Entertainment, respectively. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha Menon, Aadhi Pinisetty, and others. It is a sequel to the 2021 film Akhanda.
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2 hours 55 minutes
6. Game of Loans (December 5, 2025)
Game of Loans explores Daniel’s struggle as an unemployed gambler pulled into the manipulations of two mysterious men. Luck, danger, and psychological tension push him to the edge throughout a single, life-altering day.
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
7. Maarnami (December 5, 2025)
Maarnami is set in coastal Mangaluru and follows Chetu, whose life is shaped by love, heritage, and violence. The story delves into his connection with the local Hulivesha (Tiger Dance) tradition, exploring his search for solace and the legacy he leaves behind.
Language: Kannada
Runtime: 2 hours 22 minutes
8. Dheeram (December 5, 2025)
Dheeram follows a police officer tasked with investigating a series of gruesome serial killings in Calicut. As he unravels the pattern, he confronts a vengeful killer’s plan and faces a moral dilemma between upholding the law and responding to a grieving parent’s plea for justice.
Language: Malayalam
Runtime: TBA
9. Rachel (December 6, 2025)
Rachel follows a young woman scarred by loss, whose loyalty and desire for justice push her into a violent path of revenge. Romance and conflict shape her journey as she confronts betrayal and pain.
Language: Malayalam
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
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