December 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for South Indian cinema, with major releases across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam industries. From sequels and star-studded dramas to festival-ready entertainers, here’s the complete lineup of films hitting the screens.
Angammal – December 5
Directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan, Angammal features Geetha Kailasam in a powerful lead role alongside Saran Shakthi, Thendral Raghunathan, and Bharani. Premiered at MAMI 2024, the film revolves around a son’s cultural dilemma when his mother refuses to wear a blouse after he returns from abroad. The emotionally rooted drama opens the month on December 5.
Lockdown – December 5
Anupama Parameswaran headlines Lockdown, directed by debutant AR Jeeva. Initially planned for June, the release was postponed and is now set for December 5. With a strong supporting cast including Charlie, Nirosha, Priya Venkat, and Livingston, the film explores life and relationships tested during a nationwide lockdown.
Vaa Vaathiyaar – December 5
Karthi’s fans can rejoice as Vaa Vaathiyaar, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, arrives on December 5. Featuring Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj, and Rajkiran, the film promises a mix of action, emotion, and gripping drama.
Love Insurance Kompany – December 18
Backed by Vignesh Shivan’s team, Love Insurance Kompany stars Pradeep Ranganathan, with SJ Suryah playing the antagonist. Krithi Shetty joins the cast in a pivotal role. The romantic-comedy-drama releases on December 18.
Retta Thala – December 18
Arun Vijay returns to the big screen with Retta Thala, following his appearance in Vanangaan. The action-drama is slated for December 18.
Akhanda 2 Thaandavam – December 5
Nandamuri Balakrishna teams up again with Boyapati Srinu for Akhanda 2 Thaandavam, the continuation of the blockbuster Akhanda. The film is set for a massive release on December 5 and has already generated huge buzz among fans.
Champion – December 25
Vyjayanthi Movies presents Champion, starring Roshan Meka, son of veteran actor Srikanth Meka. Set in the pre-Independence era, the film releases on December 25.
Kalamkaval – December (TBA)
Mammootty leads Kalamkaval, a gritty neo-noir crime thriller directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose, who co-wrote the script with Jishnu Sreekumar. The film’s release date will be confirmed soon.
Bha. Bha. Ba – December 18
Starring Dileep, Bha. Bha. Ba is a debut directorial by Dhananjay Shankar. The film also features a cameo by superstar Mohanlal, making it a notable release on December 18.
Sarvam Maya – December 25
Nivin Pauly headlines Sarvam Maya, a fantasy-comedy-horror directed by Akhil Sathyan. With Aju Varghese in a key role, the film will release on December 25.
The Devil – December 11
Darshan returns with The Devil, an action-packed Kannada entertainer written and directed by Prakash. The film is set to release on December 11 and already carries strong pre-release momentum.
