South Indian cinema has an exciting slate of films releasing in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the upcoming releases.
7 South Films Releasing This Week
1. Ustaad Bhagat Singh
- Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, Rajeev Kanakala, BS Avinash, Posani Krishna Murali, Gautami, Chammak Chandra
- Director: Harish Shankar
- Genre: Action Comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours and 34 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
Ustaad Bhagat Singh follows the story of a man inspired by his teacher, who names him Bhagat Singh and shapes his values. A tribal boy grows up with strong morals and unwavering courage. Standing firmly against injustice, he takes on evil forces despite overwhelming odds.
Initially, there were reports that the film would be a remake of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Theri, directed by Atlee. However, director Harish Shankar dismissed these claims.
2. Bhishmar
- Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Divya Pillai, Ammayra Goswami, Indrans, Senthil Krishna, Gibin Gopinath, Manikandan Achari, Santhosh Keezhattoor, Abu Salim
- Director: East Coast Vijayan
- Genre: Romantic Comedy Thriller
- Runtime: TBA
- Language: Malayalam
- Release Date: March 20, 2026
Bhishmar explores the story of Murugan, a young man known for his sharp timing and lively sense of humour. As he stumbles through a series of hilarious events, he becomes caught in a thrilling adventure that puts his wit and courage to the test. The film intertwines elements of humour and suspense.
3. Satan: The Dark
- Cast: Fredrick John, Ayraa Palak, Chandini Tamilarasan, Mona Bedre, Sreeja Ravi
- Director: Manikandan Ramalingam
- Genre: Psychological Horror Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes
- Language: Tamil
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
Satan: The Dark is set during the era of the East India Company, where a failed witchcraft ritual in Asthinapuram unleashes a dark curse that haunts the village for generations. Years later, a young man must confront this terrifying past to save the woman he loves from its deadly grip.
4. Love Mocktail 3
- Cast: Darling Krishna, Milana Nagaraj, Samvrutha, Amrutha Iyengar, Rachel David, Abhilash Dalapathi
- Director: Darling Krishna
- Genre: Family Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes
- Language: Kannada
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
Love Mocktail 3 continues after the second installment, focusing on the bond between Adi and his adopted daughter, Nidhi. It explores the idea that family is built, not just born, and follows an emotional journey into a new phase of responsible and nurturing love.
5. Kirata
- Cast: Chembil Ashokan, Dinesh Panicker, Rajith Kumar, Aristo Suresh, Neena Kurup, Jeeva Nambiar
- Director: Roshan Konni
- Genre: Mystery Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Release Date: March 20, 2026
Kirata is set amid political unrest and social conflict. A determined protagonist steps into a world fraught with power struggles and moral dilemmas. As alliances shift and consequences mount, each choice becomes a test of courage and conviction.
6. Youth (2026)
- Cast: Ken Karunas, Anishma Anilkumar, Devadarshini, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Priyanshi Yadav, Meenakshi Dinesh
- Director: Ken Karunas
- Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Language: Tamil
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
Youth revolves around a 15-year-old boy, Praveen, and follows his school life. He is determined to find true love before finishing school. However, what the future holds for him is different, as he gradually understands the true meaning of love through a series of relationships and heartbreaks, coming to terms with maturity and the realities of life.
7. Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1
- Cast: Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Renji Panicker, Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bhagath Manuel, Indrans, Bijukuttan, Sudhi Koppa, Alleya Bourne, Vedhika (cameo)
- Director: Midhun Manuel Thomas
- Genre: Fantasy Comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours and 47 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1 is the latest installment in the blockbuster Aadu franchise led by Jayasurya. The film once again follows the chaotic tale of Shaji Paapan and his gang of tug-of-war players as they encounter a challenge unlike any other.
The above-mentioned films are among the South Indian releases set to hit the big screens this week. Apart from these, the Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge is also scheduled for release.
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