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8 South Indian Films Hit Theaters This Week: From Nani's 'The Paradise' to Keerthy Suresh's 'Dorothy'
- •Nani stars in 'The Paradise', a film about an underprivileged community fighting for identity, releasing September 24, 2026.
- •'Aaram' follows an honest officer's moral conflict amidst institutional pressure, premiering September 25, 2026.
- •'Anbil Avan' depicts a newlywed couple facing an unexpected threat, also releasing September 25, 2026.
- •Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi's 'Meesaya Murukku 2' explores three generations of musicians and their clash of traditions, out September 25, 2026.
- •'Dorothy', directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Keerthy Suresh, delves into a community's dynamics and potentially LGBTQ+ themes.
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Directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani alongside Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, and others, The Paradise releases on September 24, 2026. The story follows the underprivileged "crows," a forgotten community fighting for their identity and belonging.
The drama Dhoomakethu, directed by Sudhi Maddison and starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhil Vimal, and Ganapathi, is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026. The film follows a newlywed couple who become trapped in a mysterious time loop where a home invasion happens every time.
Directed by and starring Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, Meesaya Murukku 2 releases on September 25, 2026. The film spans three generations of musicians moving between 1980s Madras and the present day, exploring the clash between local musical roots, classical expectations, and modern ambitions.
