South Cinema has compiled a fun list of movies to watch in theaters this week. If you're wondering what to watch, here's a list to help you choose.
South Indian: 9 must-see movies releasing this week
Kalamkaval (December 5), Language: Malayalam
Kalamkaval is the story of a team of Kerala police officers who travel to a border village called Kottaikonam. While investigating a feud between two communities, they uncover another serious and sensitive crime within the village, drawing the police's attention to a new case.
Lockdown (December 5), Language: Tamil
Lockdown is the story of a young girl named Anitha, who is afraid to return home. Deeply distressed, she is surrounded by men with ill intentions, who further intensify her fears.
Kempu Haladi Hasiru (December 5), Language: Kannada
Kempu Haladi Hasiru is the story of a supermarket employee with big dreams who chooses to live like a middle-class man despite secretly being wealthy. Along with his friends, he becomes entangled in a dangerous trap set by a mysterious mastermind.
Rachel, Language: Malayalam
Rachel is the story of a butcher's daughter, driven by loss and loyalty, who embarks on a dangerous path of revenge. Her journey is raw and violent, unfolding against the backdrop of romance, conflict, and an unwavering fight for justice.
Pongala (December 5), Language: Malayalam
Pongala, starring Sreenath Bhasi of "Manjummel Boys" fame, tells the story of a group of people in Vypin Harbor. The film explores themes of ambition and deception, with a compelling storyline involving a clash between rival groups.
Game of Loans, Language: Tamil
Game of Loans tells the story of Daniel, an unemployed gambler, who is approached by two strange men determined to force a happy life on him. What follows is a tense day of psychological games, where fate, destiny, and danger are at play in his every move.
Marnami, Language: Kannada
Marnami is set in the coastal region of Mangaluru and revolves around a man named Chettu, whose life is intertwined with love, legacy, and violence, particularly the local Hulivesha (Tiger Dance) tradition. The story depicts his search for solace and legacy amidst turmoil and loss.
Dheeram, Language: Malayalam
Dheeram is the story of a police officer assigned to investigate a series of horrific serial killings in Calicut. As he unravels the pattern, he uncovers a conspiracy by a vengeful killer, leaving him in a moral dilemma between the law and the grieving parents' plea for justice. As the investigation becomes more difficult, the officer's moral compass clashes.
Akhanda 2: Thandavam, Language: Telugu
Akhanda 2: Thandavam is the story of an Aghora warrior who faces both human and supernatural threats. Following the events of the first part, she must use her mysterious powers to stand up against the injustices faced by ordinary people. The film explores the connection between childlike innocence, the natural world, and spiritual faith as communities strive for progress.























