6 Upcoming South Releases Which Will Hit Theatres In February 2026

South Indian cinema continues to thrive on delivering rooted stories to audience in form of family entertainers or films backed by social messages . January proved especially rewarding for Telugu cinema with

films like, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Anaganaga Oka Raju delivering strong numbers at the box office. These films highlighted the audience’s growing appetite for new-age comedy content. As February unfolds, the focus shifts to a fresh slate of releases across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, which includes fun rom-coms suhc as With Love and Funky. Read on to know the list of films releasing in February 2026.

From Funky To With Love: 6 Upcoming South Releases In February 2026

With LoveRelease Date: February 6

Directed by Madhan, With Love is a Tamil romantic drama starring acting debut of Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles. Backed by producer Soundarya Rajinikanth and featuring music by Sean Roldan, the film explores modern relationships through vulnerability relying on subtle storytelling aimed at those who love rom-coms.Thaai KizhaviRelease Date: February 20

Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, Thaai Kizhavi stars Radikaa Sarathkumar as a 75-year-old woman who dominates people with her authoritative persona. Produced by Sivakarthikeyan’s SK Productions, the film is a rooted rural drama focusing on village life, family dynamics, and women’s empowerment.FunkyRelease Date: February 13

Directed by Anudeep KV, Funky stars Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar in the lead roles, with VTV Ganesh and VK Naresh in supporting parts. Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film is positioned as a youthful family entertainer.Seetha PayanamRelease Date: February 14

Directed by Arjun Sarja, who also plays a pivotal role, Seetha Payanam stars his daughter Aishwarya Arjun and Niranjan Sudhindra in the lead. Featuring a strong ensemble including Sathyaraj, Prakash Raj, Kovai Sarala, and a cameo by Dhruva Sarja, the film is a pan-India emotional road-journey drama.Ashakal AayiramRelease Date: February 6

Directed by G. Prajith, Ashakal Aayiram stars veteran actor Jayaram alongside his son Kalidas Jayaram, marking their reunion in Malayalam cinema after 22 years. Scripted by Jude Anthany Joseph and Aravind Rajendran, the film focuses on family bonds, and generational relationships through a sensitive story.RakkasapuradholRelease Date: February 6

Directed by Ravi Saranga, Rakkasapuradhol stars Raj B. Shetty as an unconventional cop, alongside Swathishta Krishnan, Archana Kottige, B. Suresh, Anirudh Bhat, and Gopalakrishna Deshpande. Produced by Dr. K. Ravi Varma, the film blends a murder mystery with supernatural elements, along with by Arjun Janya’s music.Which of these films are you excited to watch?