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A number of exciting South Indian films are going to be releasing in theatres this weekend at the box office around August 20-21 2026. Not only are these films eagerly awaited by the fans, they also cover a variety of genres and languages. Being the weekend after the big Independence Day weekend, there is naturally a lot to get intrigued by in all these films and they are carrying a lot of expectations with them. Let us take a look at all the theatrical films you should keep on your radar for the upcoming weekend. Here is our list of the 5 latest South Indian film releases this week, August 20-21 2026, including Khalifa, Ram in Leela, Brahma Kamala, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Irumudi. The lead actors in these films include Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rio, Vartika, Chetan, Adhvithy Shetty, Lokendra Surya, Ravi Teja and others.
The first film on this list is the Malayalam language Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer Khalifa, directed by Vysakh. The film is being positioned as a massive Malayalam film and is officially the first part of an intended franchise. Khalifa film released on the August 20, 2026.
People are expecting the movie to be as exciting as its title. Ram in Leela is an upcoming Tamil language rom-com. The film stars Rio, Vartika, Chetan, Munishkanth, Malavika Avinash, Deepa Venkat, Makapa Anand, Balaji Thiyagarajan Dayalan in prominent roles. Ram in Leela film releases in theatres on August 21 2026.
As we already mentioned, all these films cover a variety of genres and languages and Brahma Kamala keeps that promise alive as it is a Kannada language film that is carrying a lot of buzz. The film stars Adhvithy Shetty, Lokendra Surya, Ruthu Chaitra, Mamatha Rahuth, Auto Nagaraj, Bala Rajwadi, Manju Nanjanagudu in prominent roles. The Brahma Kamala is written and directed by Siddu Poornachandra.
Another romantic comedy with an extremely intriguing title, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. It is a Malayalam language romantic comedy, directed by Girish A. D. The film stars Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt , Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan, Shameer Khan, Srinda, Parvathy Ayyappadas in prominent roles. The film releases in theatres on August 21 and is co-produced by Fahadh Faasil.
The last film on the list of the 5 latest South Indian film releases this week is the Shiva Nirvana directed, Irumudi. It is a Telugu language film starring Ravi Teja in the lead role. Teja might not be the box office force he was once was, but his films still carry good buzz especially among his loyal fans. Irumudi film is confirmed to release on August 21 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Which are the South Indian film releases this week?
Khalifa, Ram in Leela, Brahma Kamala, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Irumudi are releasing this week.
When is Khalifa release date?
Khalifa released August 20 2026.
When are Ram in Leela and Irumudi releasing?
Both films are scheduled to release in theatres on August 21 2026.