7 South Indian Movies Hitting Theaters This Week (Feb 27, 2026) — From Radikaa’s Thaai Kizhavi to the Sci-Fi!

South Indian cinema never really takes a breather — and this week is proof. Seven films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam are storming into theaters on February 27, 2026, covering every mood from heartwarming family drama to spine-chilling sci-fi. Whether you’re a weekend multiplex regular or someone who plans their outings carefully, this is one lineup worth bookmarking. Get the full lowdown right here at TechnoSports.

All 7 South Movies Releasing This Week — At a Glance

Movies-by-Movies Breakdown

1. Thaai Kizhavi (Tamil | 2 hrs 37 mins)

Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli

The big-ticket Tamil release of the week. Radikaa Sarathkumar plays Pavunuthayi — a fierce 70-year-old village matriarch and ruthless moneylender who has kept her children at arm’s length her entire life. When a troubling incident forces her sons to return home, long-buried family wounds are torn open all over again. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and co-produced by none other than Sivakarthikeyan, this comedy drama carries real emotional heft beneath its laughs. Radikaa’s screen presence alone makes this unmissable.

2. The Rise of Ashoka (Kannada | 2 hrs 13 mins)

Cast: Sathish Ninasam, Sapthami Gowda, B Suresha

A Kannada underdog story set in the fictional town of Avarathi, where a barber community lives under the iron grip of a ruthless broker. Ashoka, a young man from the community, rises to shatter that oppression in a story about courage, exploitation, and the price of standing up. Director Vinod V Dhondale brings a grounded, social drama sensibility to what promises to be a powerful watch for fans of community-rooted action films.

3. Son Of (Telugu | 2 hrs)

Cast: Vinod Kumar A, Sai Simhadri, Meera Raaj, Vasu Inturi

A courtroom drama with a deeply personal soul. A privileged young man drags his father to court, accusing him of failing as a parent. The father’s response is both measured and devastating. Director Satish Bathula builds a gripping legal battle that gradually becomes a lesson in what family, sacrifice, and responsibility truly mean. A compact 2-hour runtime makes it an easy but meaningful watch.

4. Fourth Floor (Tamil | 2 hrs 14 mins)

Cast: Aari Arujunan, Pavithra Aravind, Deepshikha Chandran, Thalaivasal Vijay

Dheeran is pulled back to Chennai by a call from his former lover — and checks into an isolated guest house that begins to haunt him with disturbing dreams. As reality and hallucination blur, the visions start revealing clues about his past and his ex-lover’s fate. Directed by LR Sundarapandi, this psychological thriller is built for audiences who love slow-burn tension and an eerie, atmospheric payoff.

5. Aazhi (Tamil)

Cast: R. Sarathkumar, Indrajith Jagajith, Devika Satheesh

Set against a raw coastal backdrop, Aazhi pits a man against primal natural forces in a survival story where every decision carries immediate weight. Directed by Madhav Ramdas, this romantic drama thriller strips things back to bare human instinct — a story of resilience where the ocean itself feels like an adversary.

6. Vishnu Vinyasam (Telugu)

Cast: Sree Vishnu, Nayan Sarika, Sathya, Murali Sharma, Brahmaji

A junior lecturer from Ongole who is obsessed with numerology falls for a woman trapped by a terrifying superstition about marriage. Director Yadunaath Maruthi Rao wraps this quirky romance in light-hearted comedy, letting Sree Vishnu’s natural charm carry a story that is essentially about love challenging fate itself. Perfect for a fun, breezy watch.

7. Masthishka Maranam (Malayalam | 2 hrs 27 mins)

Cast: Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Divyaprabha, Jagadish, Suresh Krishna

The most ambitious film of the week by concept. Set in a dark, dystopian future Kochi, a grieving father who cannot cope with the loss of his child enters a virtual reality world to reconnect with them — only to stumble upon a devastating secret about his lifelong idol, the legendary superstar Frida Soman. Director Krishand blends sci-fi, grief, and dark comedy in what looks like a genuinely original Malayalam thriller. Rajisha Vijayan leading the cast is all the extra assurance you need.

South Indian cinema is truly spoiling audiences for choice this week — something emotional, something thrilling, something fun, and something completely out of the box are all available at your nearest multiplex. For more South cinema updates and entertainment news, keep following TechnoSports.

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