South Indian cinema has an exciting lineup of films arriving in theatres this week. If you are wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the latest releases coming to the big screen.

3 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week

1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups

• Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Sudev Nair, Akshay Oberoi
• Director: Geetu Mohandas
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Language: Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English
• Release Date: August 26, 2026

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups introduces Yash as Raya, a wild and unpredictable man who appears to have little regard for the consequences of his actions. Driven by his ambition to rule, he leaves heartbreak in his wake while remaining loyal to no one.

As his influence grows and the hatred surrounding him intensifies, chaos eventually unfolds, with his biggest threat seemingly coming from his own son, Ticket.

2. Once More

• Cast: Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar, Sona Olickal, Dravid Selvam, Devadarshini
• Director: Vignesh Srikanth
• Genre: Romantic Musical
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: August 28, 2026

Once More follows Raghu, a brooding young man who has shut himself off from love after a devastating past relationship. His guarded life changes when he meets Anjali, a vibrant and optimistic woman determined to bring happiness and hope back into his world.

As their unlikely relationship grows, their contrasting families and backgrounds create emotional conflict, while Raghu struggles between the pain of his past and the possibility of loving again. The arrival of another woman further complicates his journey, forcing Raghu to confront old wounds and finally seek closure.

3. Hi

• Cast: Nayanthara, Kavin, Prabhu, Radikaa Sarathkumar, K. Bhagyaraj
• Director: Vishnu Edavan
• Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
• Language: Tamil
• Release Date: August 28, 2026

Hi begins with the story of Mayilsamy, a young man who has been unlucky in love and marriage. Desperate to find a match, he crosses paths with Devayani, only for more complications to follow.

As Mayilsamy falls for Devayani, he faces yet another rejection, particularly because she is an unconventional woman. However, due to difficult circumstances in their lives, the two are forced to marry, even though their relationship begins as one-sided. Whether this hopeless romantic eventually finds love is explored in the movie.

These are some of the new South Indian films arriving in theatres this week.

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