# Onam Week Delivers 7 South Films You Can’t Miss in Theaters

URL: https://technosports.co.in/onam-week-delivers-7-south-films/  
Published: 2026-08-17  
Updated: 2026-08-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

South Indian cinema is going all out this week, with **seven new releases** spanning Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada hitting screens between **August 20 and 21, 2026**. From Prithviraj Sukumaran’s gold-empire saga to Ravi Teja’s emotional father-daughter drama, there’s a genre here for everyone.

## This Week’s Lineup, Explained

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/8NiMCt2o-uQ?feature=oembed)

**1. Khalifa: Part 1** — Prithviraj Sukumaran leads this Malayalam action drama as Aamir Ali, heir to an international gold empire who’s pulled into a high-stakes war across Kerala, Dubai, London, and Nepal. Mohanlal appears in a special cameo, setting up the family’s legacy ahead of Part 2. Releasing August 20 for Onam.

**2. Ram in Leela** — A Tamil romantic comedy where Ram falls for Leela, a woman with one strange condition: he can never see her after 6 PM. His quest to uncover why fuels this quirky love story.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/t44e9_70B8M?feature=oembed)

**3. Brahma Kamala** — This Kannada social drama follows two women — one in labor, another desperate to conceive — as their lives intertwine over one dramatic night, echoing the fleeting bloom of the sacred Brahma Kamala flower.

**4. Ameer Log** — A Telugu comedy-drama about three jobless friends in Hyderabad who turn an old cook’s secret recipe into an unlikely food venture, testing whether friendship can survive ambition.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/fk0JHh1P9H0?feature=oembed)

**5. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit** — Nivin Pauly stars in this Malayalam rom-com about reconnecting with a first love amid neighborhood gossip and church-community chaos.

**6. Irumudi** — Ravi Teja delivers an emotional Telugu drama as a father battling addiction, undertaking a 41-day vow to win back his family’s trust — even as his past resurfaces.

**7. Modha Rathri** — A Tamil comedy-drama about an arranged-marriage couple hiding an awkward wedding-night mishap from nosy relatives, spiraling into one chaotic night of lies.

## Release Guide

| Film | Language | Genre | Release Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Khalifa: Part 1 | Malayalam | Action Drama | Aug 20 |
| Ram in Leela | Tamil | Romantic Comedy | Aug 21 |
| Brahma Kamala | Kannada | Social Drama | Aug 21 |
| Ameer Log | Telugu | Comedy Drama | Aug 21 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Malayalam | Romantic Comedy | Aug 21 |
| Irumudi | Telugu | Action Drama | Aug 21 |
| Modha Rathri | Tamil | Comedy Drama | Aug 21 |

## Why This Week Stands Out

With Onam falling this week, Malayalam cinema leads the charge, backed by strong Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada entries — a reminder of just how diverse and prolific [South Indian cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_South_India) has become, releasing across multiple languages almost simultaneously.

For more South Indian movie updates and release guides, check out [technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q1. Which South Indian film is releasing for Onam this week?**

 Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa: Part 1 releases on August 20, 2026, timed for Onam.

### **Q2. How many South Indian films are releasing this week?**

 Seven films are releasing across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada between August 20-21.