South Indian Movies Released in May 2026

Action · Drama · Thriller · Malayalam

When a Malayali DRW analyst tries to expose a corrupt regional politician from Kerala and his malpractices regarding spyware, he goes on the run, becomes a vlogger, and must clear his name of the false allegations levelled against him.

Action · Comedy · Thriller · Telugu

An attendant on a flight from Dubai to Kochi gets caught up in a dangerous situation.

Comedy · Drama · Telugu

Follows Indians facing challenges while trying to travel to the USA and the struggles they encounter after reaching there.

Comedy · Drama · Tamil

In a swipe-right generation, an unromantic boy dares to love the old-school way and proves that staying real is the boldest move of all.

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · Telugu

Hyderabad is on edge as a serial killer stages murders as famous paintings. ACP Krishna and journalist Radha investigate, uncovering links to a student and a principal, racing to stop the next planned killing.

Comedy · Drama · Romance · Telugu

Leelavathi is a successful and spirited film director whose marriage with Ram Sethu begins falling apart. The relationship is strained by ego, changing gender roles, and the husband feeling overshadowed by his wife's success. Things complicate further when Sethu asks for a divorce and admits he has feelings for another woman, Nicola Sebastian. The couple is then forced to confront unresolved feelings and unearth hidden truths about their marriage.

Crime · Thriller · Malayalam

A police officer arrives at a seemingly peaceful station but faces pressure when human remains are discovered. Given only a week to solve the murder, he must navigate demands from his department and an anxious public seeking swift justice.

Romance · Comedy · Drama · Tamil

A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.

Comedy · Romance · Family · Telugu

In the picturesque Godavari villages, a kind-hearted auto driver and a spirited college girl fall in love, but their bond is tested by her father's expectations and unforeseen challenges.

Thriller · Drama · Action · Telugu

When a little girl is hunted to be killed by a powerful politician and his ruthless criminal network, an unassuming dog groomer becomes her guardian angel as her fate dangles between survival and certain death.

Comedy · Drama · Malayalam

A group of youngsters residing in a rural village, their imaginations ignited by the desire to craft a superhero saga.

Drama · Malayalam

In the backwaters of 2000s Vypin, Jose finds his home besieged by religious fervor after discovering a biological, winged man in his tool shed. Jose tries to navigates the chaos amidst priests, politicians and people.

Action · Drama · Malayalam

Caught in the city's violent underworld, 24-year-old Ajay Chandran struggles between loyalty to his past and the will to survive. As enemies close in and allies betray, he fights to save his soul from the darkness consuming him.

Adventure · Fantasy · Malayalam

Rock follows the mysterious disappearance of a senior geologist from India's Antarctic mission during the COVID pandemic. As authorities scramble to trace her, she slips beyond their reach. Drifting through shifting realms, her journey intertwines with ancient lore of the Earth's origins, dissolving the boundaries between science and myth, presence and eternity.

Drama · Malayalam

In the isolation of his hostel room, a young man attends a transactional call with a stranger.

Drama · Kannada

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Action · Fantasy · Tamil

In a world where justice falters, guardian deity Vettai Karuppu takes the guise of a lawyer to battle a corrupt legal system preying on the powerless.

Action · Thriller · Malayalam

Power-hungry forces clash in the Ivory cartel war-a fierce story of control, vengeance, and survival where compassion vanishes and only the ruthless endure.

Comedy · Drama · Malayalam

Energetic student Samkutty revives a banned college festival, igniting a fierce rivalry that transforms celebration into chaos.

Action · Drama · Telugu

A thrilling and intense story. A righteous protagonist (DCP Shankar), a cruel antagonist (Varadharaj), a group of unsuspecting thieves who get entangled in a murder case, and the complex web of corruption, revenge, and justice.

Thriller · Drama · Comedy · Tamil

When a carefree orphan and a runaway minister's daughter marry on impulse, their love is tested by financial struggles and powerful enemies — from corrupt politicians to jealous rivals. Together, they uncover hidden truths and prove that love can survive even the darkest threats.

Romance · Drama · Comedy · Telugu

A young corporate worker relocates to his village and works remotely. While there, he develops a passion for agriculture and applies his expertise to modernize farming practices.

Drama · Romance · Malayalam

Innu Muthal Maranam Vare

Romance · Comedy · Drama · Kannada

A rustic village boy and his wild friends embark on a chaotic, heartwarming quest to win the heart of his beloved Asha.

Action · Thriller · Tamil

A series of bizarre, comical crimes spirals into chaos, taking a dark turn when characters become trapped in crocodile-infested floodwaters, leading to a deadly encounter with the predators.

· Telugu

Follows Hari and Vani in a 1990s village as they navigate an emotional love story influenced by relationships, memories, and difficulties that test their bond.

Crime · Drama · Thriller · Malayalam

To protect his family and their dark secret, Georgekutty faces an organized new threat. As walls close in and cracks widen, how much more is he willing to sacrifice?

Drama · Romance · Telugu

Follows a visually impaired girl and a boy who cannot walk as their lives intersect through a matchmaking arrangement.

Drama · Kannada

A caregiver navigates the emotional strain of caring for a man living with Alzheimer's disease, exploring the quiet struggles of memory loss, disorientation, and the toll the condition takes on families who face it daily.

Romance · Drama · Thriller · Telugu

Follows a man who becomes obsessively attached to a girl in love with someone else, descending into a dark psychological state as he struggles with rejection, leading to dangerous consequences.

Comedy · Drama · Family · Telugu

Govind has spent years saving broken relationships until his own begins to fall apart. As long-buried truths come to light, can the man with all the answers find one for himself?

Mystery · Thriller · Malayalam

Bodies begin to pile up in a hospital meant to save lives, forcing a doctor with a troubled past to confront buried secrets when a woman from his past returns. As the investigation deepens, each revelation becomes more dangerous than the last.

Thriller · Malayalam

Drama · Documentary · Telugu

Don't Let a Machine Rewrite the Dream which you once held so tightly.

Horror · Malayalam

14 years later, Ranjan is back in his ancestral village for his estranged father’s final rites. But his homecoming aligns with Anthiyutsavam ,a temple festival heavy with ancient rituals and a strange, unspoken unease.

Action · Thriller · Tamil

A seemingly ordinary family must unleash their hidden martial arts skills when they clash with a ruthless criminal gang tied to corruption and violence.

Horror · Comedy · Malayalam

A drunken New Year's prank goes horribly wrong when two young men remove sacred crosses from graves. Five restless ghosts emerge to haunt their every move, driving them to seek redemption and release.

Romance · Thriller · Telugu

Follows Venkata Laxmi, a village girl who claims Sanju has been murdered, and introduces Mareechika, a US-returned woman, into his life, leading to shifting relationships and a murder investigation.

· Tamil

Follows the toxic relationship between a prospective civil servant and a conceited school principal, which intensifies when a Yamaha motorbike enters the narrative.

Crime · Thriller · Malayalam

When the sacred Theyyam ritual demands the ultimate sacrifice from a young boy, his parents dare to challenge centuries-old beliefs. An emotional drama about faith, loss, and the courage to defy tradition