South Indian cinemas – Tamil and Telugu film industry – are coming with some of the biggest hits this week in theatres. This lineup of 8 new and re-releases offers a wide range of genres.
These diverse genres include the story of a classic cowboy to mind-bending crime thrillers and also a few family dramas. The primary release date for most of these films is set for 21st November 2025. Check out the list below to know everything about both the industry’s hit films coming this week.
10. Friends re-release
- Director: Siddique-Lal
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Vijay, Suriya, and Ramesh Khanna
- Theme: Romance Comedy
- Release: November 21 2025
As the title suggests the story revolves around three friends. These individuals namely Aravindan, Chandru, and Krishnamoorthy are extremely close and would go any length for their friendship. The hit 2001 film is returning again to the cinemas but this time in a remastered 4k version.
9. The Face of the Faceless
- Director: Shaison P. Ouseph
- Language: Telugu
- Cast: Vincy Aloshious and Jeet Matharru
- Theme: Biographical drama
- Release: November 21 2025
The film is based on the real life of Blessed Sister Rani Maria. She was an Indian nun who fought for the marginalised people and those who were underprivileged. Even with her good deed she was murdered and this film brings out the painful story to the surface.
8. Mask
- Director: Vikarnan Ashok
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah
- Theme: Crime Thriller
- Release: November 21 2025
The film dives into a massive heist that involves Kavin as a private detective. The film also features Andrea Jeremiah as a wealthy and menacing antagonist thus the intersection creates a dangerous conflict.
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7. Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga or Mufti Police
- Director: Dinesh Lakshmanan
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh and Arjun Sarja
- Theme: Crime Thriller
- Release: November 21 2025
After a suspicious death of a writer there are other murders taking place in the sequel. Police investigators must find the culprit behind all this chaos and prove their suspicion of a fictional story which the deceased writer has left behind.
6. 12A Railway Colony
- Director: Nani Kasaragadda
- Language: Telugu
- Cast: Vishva Karthikeya and Kamakshi Bhaskarla
- Theme: Thriller
- Release: November 21 2025
The investigation of murders leads to the presence of supernatural and psychological elements. The investigation is taking place in the railway colony where Sai Kumar’s character of police inspector is leading the case.
5. Premante
- Director: Sriram Kumar P.K
- Industry: Telugu
- Cast: Priyadarshi and Anandhi
- Theme: Romantic Comedy
- Release: November 21 2025
The story follows a perfect couple who has a perfect first date and a typical arranged marriage. Their bond is put on test after the wife becomes suspicious of her husband’s different behavior. The story then takes a turn that changes everything between them.
4. Middle Class
- Director: M. Jothi Murugan
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Munishkanth and Vijayalakshmi
- Theme: Family Drama
- Release: November 21 2025
An ordinary family who resides in an apartment like everybody else faces challenges in humorous ways. Their initial challenge arrives when they decide to make a Youtube channel. This film is a wonderful family entertainment with a lot of comedic scenes.
3. Yellow
- Director: Hari Mahadevan
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Poornima Ravi and Delhi Ganesh
- Theme: Romantic
- Release: November 21 2025
Aadhi feels tedious of her life surrounding her daily job of 9 to 5. In an attempt to bring some excitement to her life she plans a break from the mundane life. This decision leads her to know more about herself and finally finds the true meaning behind her life.
2. Kodama Simham (Re-Release)
- Director: K. Murali Mohana Rao
- Language: Telugu
- Leads: Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu
- Theme: Cowboy Drama
- Release: November 21 2025
This re-release of the 1990 classic is hitting the screen with a restored resolution and also with enhanced sound. Megastar Chiranjeevi takes on a rare cowboy persona as Bharath. His character has a Robin Hood spirit.
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1. Paanch Minar
- Director: Ram Kudumula
- Language: Telugu
- Cast: Raj Tharun and Rashi Singh
- Theme: Crime Comedy
- Release: November 21 2025
After the surprise birthday party for his Don father goes wrong, chotu inherits the entire empire for his own. The film is a combination of comedy and crime investigation which will truly be an experience upon watch.
Conclusion
It’s a wrap here for the list and now it is your turn to check the timings and immediately book a ticket.The tickets are already available on the local cinema listings. You can also directly book the tickets from your preferred cinema website. Enjoy the movies!
Written by Kenbi Riba