8 Upcoming Telugu Tamil Malayalam And Kannada Theatrical Releases In October 2025

September,

gave film buffs a chance to watch some biggies which made a massive impact at the box office. Where Sivakarthikeyan's Madharaasi, Anushka Shetty's Ghaati, Teja Sajja's Mirai and Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG, were some of the big films which hit screens, small-budget films such as Kiss, Little Hearts, and Bad Girl, also managed to grab the attention of audiences. In October, brand new films with interesting plots are set to hit cinemas. Here's what's up in the month of October.

From Idly Kadai To Kantara Chapter 1: 8 Upcoming Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam Films In October 2025

Idly Kadai

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Idly Kadai written, directed, and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, in association with Dawn Pictures is set to release on October 1. The film also features Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, R Parthiban, P Samuthirakani and Rajkiran in key roles.Kantara Chapter 1

https://youtu.be/TMQUFhWm8C0?si=xTveUu3Xqo3nBWNs

Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to release on October 2. The film is a mythological action drama film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story is said to go deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first part. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film aims to explore the roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the mythological lore. The film will explore the concept of regional folklore, spirituality, and action. The film also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in key roles.

Dude

https://youtu.be/4Bsc2uI_LsM?si=JMZDOGbemhFIh5NY

Dragon fame Pradeep Ranganathan's film is set to release during Diwali, October 17. The upcoming comedy drama is written and directed by Keerthiswaran. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, with R Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohini. It is Keerthiswaran's directorial debut, and Mythri Movie Makers' second film in Tamil.Aaryan

https://youtu.be/KP_xc5YqIng?si=APfDjxuCzcNUxICo

Vishnu Vishal's crime thriller, Aaryan, directed by Praveen K, is set to release on October 31st. Vishnu Vishal, who also produces the film, plays the lead in his latest, after a hiatus of 34 months. The film features Selvaraghavan, Shraddha Srinath and Vani Bhojan in key roles.

Love Insurance Kompany

https://youtu.be/TnupaGUj1R8?si=rVyOXz_VSUnSLDlw

LIK a science fiction romantic comedy film written and directed by Vignesh Shivan stars Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead. It is jointly produced by Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studio. The film, set in 2040, S J Suryah and Krithi Shetty, while Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri G Kishan, Shah Ra, Malavika, Mysskin, Anandaraj and Sunil Reddy play supporting roles.Vrusshabha

https://youtu.be/XpuYP1lBvJk?si=H8cxwUniCGWfEN2P

Vrusshabha a period fantasy action drama film written and directed by Nanda Kishore. The film stars Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Mohanlal, alongside Samarjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi, Siddique, Nayan Sarika, and Neha Saxena. Vrusshabha is scheduled to be released on 16 October 2025.Telusu Kada

https://youtu.be/HjO5E0OHUsc?si=rJ8VxZcmSbieey-v

Telusu Kada, a romantic comedy film is directed by former fashion stylist Neeraja Kona and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla, under People Media Factory. The film features Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead rolesDiés Iraé

https://youtu.be/iyj3JfazIs4?si=FFwmb3m0c2lFoEls

Diés Iraé a Malayalam-language horror thriller film written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan and starring Pranav Mohanlal. The film is produced by Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S Sashikanth through Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios. The film will release in theatres worldwide on 31 October 2025, coinciding with Halloween.