7 South Indian Films In This Week: From Vijay Raghavendra’s Crime Thriller to Suhas’ Comedy Drama

South Indian cinema offers an exciting theatrical lineup this week (February 16-22, 2026) spanning multiple genres—from crime thrillers and comedy dramas to sci-fi mysteries and action suspense. Whether you’re craving edge-of-your-seat investigations or laugh-out-loud family entertainment, these seven Indian films hitting theaters promise diverse cinematic experiences across Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil languages.

This Week’s South Indian Theatrical Releases

For more South Indian cinema updates and entertainment news, visit Technosports.

Film-by-Film Breakdown: What to Expect

1. Second Case of Seetharam (Kannada/Tamil Crime Thriller)

Director: Devi Prasad Shetty | Starring: Vijay Raghavendra, Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Usha Bhandari

Inspector Seetharam faces dual torment—a psychotic killer terrorizing his town and the haunting absence of his estranged sister. As bodies pile up and the investigation intensifies, Seetharam discovers the path to his sister’s redemption runs directly through a predator who feeds on chaos. This crime thriller combines personal demons with professional duty, forcing the inspector to confront both external evil and internal pain. Expect tense investigation sequences, emotional family drama, and a race against time to stop the carnage before it’s too late.

2. Hey Bhagawan (Telugu Comedy Drama)

Director: Gopi Atchara | Starring: Suhas Pagolu, Shivani Nagaram, Vennela Kishore, Ajay Ghosh

A young man finally gets the chance to take over his father’s business—but instead of stepping into a boardroom, he finds himself in a mysterious world he never expected. Caught between love, lies, and a legacy no one saw coming, he must navigate this unexpected journey with humor and heart. With comedy veteran Vennela Kishore in the cast, expect laugh-out-loud moments mixed with heartfelt family dynamics. This comedy drama promises to subvert business succession tropes with a supernatural or fantastical twist.

3. Trishanku (Telugu Sci-fi Drama Thriller)

Director: Sree Krishna Gorle | Starring: Aman Preet Singh, Prachi Tehlan, Rashmi Gautam

Five strangers—Karthik, Nakshatra, and three others—awaken in a dense forest after a bus accident. As unsettling events unfold, they realize an unseen force is controlling their fate. Their desperate escape attempts reveal they’re pawns in JB’s secret experiment pushing the limits of human consciousness. This sci-fi thriller explores themes of free will versus manipulation, reality versus illusion. Expect mind-bending twists, survival drama, and philosophical questions about consciousness wrapped in a suspenseful forest setting.

4. Nawab Cafe (Telugu Comedy Drama)

Director: Pramod Harsha | Starring: Shiva Kandukuri, Rajeev Kanakala, Teju Ashwini

A humble tea seller’s simple routine transforms when ambition pushes him beyond his familiar world. As new opportunities bring new dangers, his survival depends on quick decisions—and holding onto his integrity becomes harder as success draws closer. This rags-to-riches story explores the moral compromises success demands and whether maintaining one’s values is possible while climbing the ladder. Expect social commentary wrapped in accessible entertainment, showing the price of ambition in contemporary India.

5. Alpha: Men Love Vengeance (Kannada Action Thriller)

Director: Vijay Naagendra | Starring: Hemanth Kumar MA, Gopika Suresh, Achyuth Kumar

Hot-headed Arjun idolizes his father Shakthi, an honest police inspector who dreams of seeing his son become an IPS officer. Meanwhile, three morally conflicted assassins transport drugs worth crores. When these parallel storylines collide, betrayal tests legacies and redemption becomes possible—but one man’s future could mean another’s downfall. This action thriller juxtaposes police integrity against criminal desperation, with high-stakes confrontations, father-son dynamics, and moral gray areas that blur the line between hero and villain.

6. Suri Anna (Kannada Action Crime Thriller)

Director: Salaga Suri Anna | Starring: Salaga Suri Anna, Sambrama Sree, Ravi Kale

A man driven by circumstances plunges into the dark world of crime, momentarily losing sight of his family. As consequences unfold, he finds solace in his parents who stand by him until the end. This cautionary tale serves as a stark reminder to youth that crime is not the answer and family is the ultimate support system. Expect gritty crime sequences, emotional family reconciliation, and a redemption arc showing the power of unconditional parental love even when a child strays from the path.

7. MG24 (Tamil Suspense Crime Thriller)

Director: Fire Karthik | Starring: Pranav Mohanan, Justin Vijay R, Auto Chandran

Four friends’ individual stories unfold before they reunite. One devastated by a breakup reveals his melancholy. A businessman friend invites them to Kongad town to end their sorrows. At the Mannan Goman 24 (MG 24) residence, a universe of secrets unfolds—a realm of terror and wonder transforming them into new individuals. This suspense thriller uses the friends-on-a-trip framework to deliver horror and mystery, promising unexpected twists, supernatural elements, and character transformations in a haunted location.

Frequently Asked Questions