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9 South movies releasing in theaters this week: Vidhrohi to Mathew Thomas’ Nellikkampoyil Night Riders

Oct 21, 2025 · 6:54 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Several South Indian films are gearing up to hit the big screens this week, ranging from crime thrillers to horror comedies. If you’re confused about what to watch, here’s a curated list of releases you can catch in theaters this week.

9 South Indian films to watch in theaters this week

1. Vidhrohi

Cast: Ravi Prakash, Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu, Charishma Sreekhar, Sai Keerthana Swargam, Thagubothu Ramesh, Madhunandan
Director: Venkata Subramanyam Vijjana
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Vidhrohi is a Telugu-language crime thriller starring Ravi Prakash in the lead role. The film follows CI Karthik, a brave and strict officer tasked with investigating a series of abuse cases suffered by women in their own homes, without their knowledge.

As Karthik launches his secret investigation, he inadvertently triggers a dangerous chain reaction, throwing the case into disarray. The film chronicles how the officer strives to unearth the truth while confronting escalating threats.

2. Billi Chukki Halli Hakki

Cast: Mahesh Gowdha, Kaajal Kunder, Jahangeer MS, Veena Sunder, Lakshmi Siddaiah, Ravi Bhat
Director: Mahesh Gowdha
Language: Kannada
Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
Runtime: TBA
Release Date: October 24, 2025

After directing the Raj B Shetty, Virginia Rodrigues, and Chaithra J. Achar starrer Mahira, Mahesh Gowdha returns with Billi Chukki Halli Hakki, where he also plays the lead role.

The story follows Shiva, a simple village man living with vitiligo. His life takes an unexpected turn when his marriage is arranged with Kavitha, who accepts him despite his skin condition.

However, Kavitha’s superstitions surrounding vitiligo bring emotional turmoil to their relationship. The flick focuses on how the couple overcomes these challenges.

3. Green

Cast: Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Balaji Manohar, Dimpy Fadhya, RJ Vikki, Viswanath Mandalika, Shiv Manju
Director: Raaj Vijay
Language: Kannada
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour and 54 minutes
Release Date: October 23, 2025

Green is a psychological thriller set in a mysterious, terrifying forest. The cinematic venture delves into the psyche of the protagonist as he confronts his inner demons, driven by fear and loneliness.

As the forest grows darker and more threatening, the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. Can he survive the mental and physical wilderness?

4. Sarala Subbarao

Cast: Krishna Ajai Rao, Misha Narang, Rangayana Raghu, Veena Sunder, Rishika Naik, Shri Mahadev
Director: Manju Swaraj
Language: Kannada
Genre: Romantic Period Family Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 19 minutes
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Set in 1970s Mysuru, Sarala Subbarao is a romantic period drama exploring the journey of a married couple, Sarala and Subbarao, as they navigate love, tradition, and personal aspirations.

The movie promises a heartfelt story about enduring family values and questions the sacrifices required to maintain a successful marriage.

5. Aridra

Cast: Ajay Surya, Navya Shree, Yogeesh Tiptur, Manjesh Gowda, Annapurna Tholishetty, Bhairavi Mahesha
Director: Ajay Surya
Language: Kannada
Genre: Horror Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours and 11 minutes
Release Date: October 23, 2025

Aridra follows Virat, a TV show host who arrives at a haunted house with his crew to shoot a paranormal show, only to discover the ghost of a young girl, Lucky, truly haunts the place.

As they fight to survive, they uncover Lucky’s tragic past, sacrificed by greedy men. The film unfolds whether Virat and his crew can bring peace to the malevolent spirit.

6. 1990s

Cast: R. Arun Kumar, Rani Warad, Shivananda B. Turuvanur, Suprith R, Swapna Shettigar, Dev Rathavara
Director: Nanda Kumar CM
Language: Telugu
Genre: Romantic Family Drama
Runtime: TBA
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Based on a true incident that occurred in Mysuru, the movie 1990s tells the story of two lovers from conflicting communities. Their bond deepens amid adversity, but societal pressure, prejudice, and tradition challenge their love.

The movie takes us on a journey of whether their relationship will survive or fall apart under the weight of cultural expectations.

7. Tortoise: The Tale of Murders

Cast: Suraj Setty, Vidya Prabhu, Chillar Manju, Jahangir
Director: Venkatesh N.
Language: Kannada
Genre: Suspense Crime Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours and 7 minutes
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Tortoise: The Tale of Murders centers on Vicky, a journalist investigating a series of mysterious murders in the city. As he digs deeper, he uncovers shocking secrets that link to the crimes.

The suspense builds as Vicky pieces together the disturbing truth behind the murders.

8. Yaarigu Helbedi

Cast: Chethan Vicky, Chaithra J. Achar, Comedy Khiladi Appanna, Ashwini Polepalli, Sharath Lohitashwa, Shabareesh Kabbinale
Director: Shiva Ganesh
Language: Kannada
Genre: Comedy Drama
Runtime: TBA
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Yaarigu Helbedi is a comedy-drama about a man whose one small lie spirals into chaos, endangering his relationships and future. This light-hearted film examines how far someone will go to protect a secret, and what happens when the truth finally emerges.

The cinematic venture features Chethan Vicky and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello fame Chaithra J. Achar in the lead roles.

9. Nellikkampoyil Night Riders

Cast: Mathew Thomas, Roshan Shanavas, Sarath Sabha, Merin Philip, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Rony David, Abu Salim
Director: Noufal Abdullah
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Fantasy Horror Comedy Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Release Date: October 24, 2025

Nellikkampoyil Night Riders (also marketed as Night Riders) is a fantasy horror comedy thriller starring Leo and Kumbalangi Nights actor Mathew Thomas.

Postponed earlier to avoid clashing with Kantara: Chapter 1, the movie arrives in theaters this week. The story revolves around Shyam, a lively and charismatic young man who, along with his close friends, sets out to investigate a mysterious darkness haunting the village of Nellikkampoyil, known for having villagers wrapped in age-old myths.

Apart from Mathew, the flick also has Aavesham fame Roshan Shanavas, Sarath Sabha, Merin Philip, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, and many more in key roles.

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate their 1st Diwali after marriage, share romantic pics

Oct 21, 2025 · 6:54 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tied the knot on December 4, 2024. As they inch closer to a year of married life, the couple celebrated their first Diwali together, appearing all smiles. Taking to her social media handle, the actress shared a series of images, enjoying the festivities alongside her husband.

While Sobhita donned a dark purple velvet outfit, Chay opted for a beige-colored kurta for the festive occasion. They looked every bit royal together in Diwali photos.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate 1st Diwali together

For those unfamiliar, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita got married a year ago in an intimate ceremony held in Hyderabad. The joyous occasion was attended by several celebrities from the Telugu film fraternity who came to bless the newlyweds.

Recently, Amala Akkineni reflected on her role as a mother-in-law to Sobhita and Akhil Akkineni’s wife, Zainab Ravdjee. In a conversation with the YouTube channel Aval Vikatan, the Shiva actress revealed that she has wonderful daughters-in-law, describing them as delightful and adding that they help her relive fond memories.

The veteran actress mentioned that, although they are very busy, they enjoy spending time together whenever they get the chance, and she stated that she is not a needy mother-in-law.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s work front

Naga Chaitanya was last seen in the romantic action thriller Thandel, co-starring Sai Pallavi. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the movie tells the story of Raju, a fisherman from the Srikakulam region who finds solace in his profession and the love he shares with Sathya, also known as Bujji Thalli.

However, Raju’s life takes a turn when his fishing vessel accidentally crosses into Pakistani waters due to a storm, leading to his imprisonment. The story centers around how the brave fisherman escapes from the enemy forces and reunites with his love.

In addition to the main cast, the film features Aadukalam Naren, Divya Pillai, Karunakaran, Kalpa Latha, Babloo Prithiveeraj, and many others in key roles.

Looking ahead, the actor is currently working on the tentatively titled NC24, an adventure film in which he is expected to play the role of an explorer.

On the other hand, Sobhita Dhulipala is set to appear in director Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam, a sci-fi gangster drama co-starring Lubber Pandhu fame Dinesh.

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Bison Box Office Collections: Set to Emerge a HIT showcasing an Excellent Trending

Oct 21, 2025 · 6:54 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Tamil film Bison Kaalamaadan is set to be a HIT, with the film showcasing an impressive trajectory at the box office. The film already saw good growth over the weekend and yesterday drove up a notch, jumping nearly 30 per cent from its Sunday business. The Dhruva Vikram starrer grossed Rs. 7.50 crore approx on Monday in India, taking its four-day running total to Rs. 20.75 crore approx.

The Day Wise Box Office Collections of Bison Kaalamaadan in India are as follows:

Day	Gross
Friday	Rs. 3.40 cr.
Saturday	Rs. 4.25 cr.
Sunday	Rs. 5.60 cr.
Monday	Rs. 7.50 cr.

Total	Rs. 20.75 cr.

Nearly all of the business for the film is coming from Tamil Nadu, with minimal contribution from other regions, although they are quite good as well. The film has grossed Rs. 19 crore approx in Tamil Nadu so far, with Monday being more than two times its opening day. The film is eyeing a first week of Rs. 30 crore plus in the state, and from there it could aim for Rs. 50 crore plus final.

Dhruva Vikram made his debut in 2019 with the Tamil remake of Arjun Reddy, Adithya Varma. That film didn’t do well, and then his next two films, which included a scrapped remake of Arjun Reddy, debuted digitally. Bison marks his first theatrical release after over half a decade, and he is finally going to taste a HIT.

The Territorial Breakdown for Bison Kaalamaadan is as follows:

Area	Gross
Tamil Nadu	Rs. 19.00 cr.
Karnataka	Rs. 1.00 cr.
Kerala	Rs. 0.50 cr.
Rest of India	Rs. 0.25 cr.

Total	Rs. 20.75 cr.

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