South Indian cinema has lined up an exciting slate of films to watch in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to check out, here’s a list of the upcoming releases. 7 South Films to watch in theaters this week 1. Mrithyunjay Cast: Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Baby Uha, Sudharshan, Raccha Ravi, Ayyappa, Sijju, Aishwarya, Balaaditya, Krishna Koushik, Nandha Gopal, Mrinchi Madhavi Director: Sri Hussain Sha Kiran Genre: Investigative Action Thriller Runtime: TBA Language: Telugu Release Date: March 6, 2026 Mrithyunjay follows a high-stakes, fast-paced investigation involving a bank scam, a series of crimes, and a young girl. As a determined investigator joins hands with a police officer, they must uncover the mysteries behind the crimes and expose the hidden perpetrator before it is too late. 2. Shesha 2016 Cast: John Kaippallil, Pramod Shetty, Archana Kottige, Dain Davis, Devaraj, Sidhartha Siva Director: Pradeep Arsikere Genre: Crime Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 2 minutes Language: Malayalam, Kannada Release Date: March 6, 2026 Shesha 2016 is set over the course of one night, from sunset to …