If you’re craving a break from the usual Bollywood or Hollywood fare, this week brings a refreshing lineup of South Indian films and series that promise to keep you hooked. From gripping thrillers and nostalgic dramas to rib-tickling comedies, the regional industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema are ready to serve something for every mood.

Between 10 and 16 November 2025, the OTT space and theatres are lighting up with some of the most anticipated titles, each exploring distinct themes and emotions.

South Indian Movies OTT and Theatre Releases (Nov 10-16)

Here’s a roundup of all the major releases worth adding to your watchlist this week.

Kaantha (Tamil)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, Rana Daggubati
• Where to watch: In theatres

Set in 1950s Madras, ‘Kaantha’ explores the strained relationship between a legendary director (Samuthirakani) and the star he created (Dulquer Salmaan). When ego and ambition collide, their partnership unravels, revealing the darker side of stardom and creative power struggles.

Inspection Bungalow (Malayalam)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Manohari Joy, Shabareesh Varma, Sreejith Ravi
• Where to watch: Zee5

Kerala’s first horror-comedy web series, ‘Inspection Bungalow’ follows a sub-inspector who takes charge of a haunted police station. What starts as a regular posting turns into a chilling yet hilarious experience as ghosts from the past return to haunt the present.

CMantham (Telugu)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Vajrayogi, Shreya Bharti
• Where to watch: In theatres

A detective’s obsession with catching a serial killer blurs the line between duty and madness in this psychological suspense drama that delves deep into the human psyche.

Santhana Prapthirasthu (Telugu)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Vikranth, Chandini Chowdary, Vennela Kishore, Tharun Bhascker
• Where to watch: In theatres

This heartfelt rom-com tackles the sensitive topic of male infertility with humour and emotion. A young software engineer’s world is turned upside down when he learns he’s the reason behind his wife’s failed pregnancy attempts.

Love OTP (Bilingual)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Rajeev Kanakala, Anissh
• Where to watch: In theatres

A light-hearted romantic comedy that follows Akshay, a man hopelessly entangled in love with two women at once. As he juggles emotions and deception, chaos and laughter ensue.

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Valavaara (Kannada)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Master Vedic Kaushal, Master Sayan, Abhay
• Where to watch: In theatres

Set in rural Karnataka, this touching coming-of-age drama follows a young boy’s frantic search for his family’s missing cow, leading to lessons about responsibility, love, and perseverance.

Athi Bheekara Kaamukan (Malayalam)

• Release date: November, 14 2025
• Cast: Lukman Avaran, Drishya Raghunath
• Where to watch: In theatres

A unique romantic dramedy about a heartbroken man who meets Yama, the god of death, after a failed suicide attempt. What follows is a journey through heartbreak, humour, and rediscovery.

Gatha Vaibhava (Kannada)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Cast: Dushyanth, Ashika Ranganath
• Where to watch: In theatres

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