The first teaser for "Nellikkampoyil Night Riders," a Malayalam horror-comedy marking editor Noufal Abdullah's directorial debut, centered on a village plagued by ancient myths and eerie nights, with rising star Mathew Thomas leading as the charismatic Shyam.
The 4K teaser, scored by the acclaimed duo Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha S. Nair (Tsunami), blends supernatural chills with youthful energy through glimpses of a haunted auto-rickshaw and shadowy pursuits, building intrigue for its October 10, 2025, release. Shared by film tracker Saloon Kada Shanmugam of a distribution company, the post taps into Mollywood's fast-paced ecosystem, reflecting the film's rapid six-month journey from June announcement to theaters amid growing buzz for its folklore-infused narrative.
the theatrical release of the Tamil thriller "Rekkai Mulaithen," starring Tanya Ravichandran in a female-led role, directed by S.R. Prabakaran, with music by Dharan Kumar, timed as an Ayudha Pooja special on October 2, 2025. The film explores a kidnapping plot involving the son of Tamil Nadu's largest garment owner, blending suspense with investigative elements, marking Prabakaran's shift from romantic dramas like "Sundarapandian" (2012) to thrillers. Released teaser and full soundtrack in July 2025, the movie builds on early buzz through its poster featuring Ravichandran in a determined profile shot, produced by Stone Elephant Creations and AMG Productions.
The release of "Thennaadu," the fourth single from the Tamil film Bison, scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 6 PM, featuring a rustic poster depicting farmers and bulls in Tamil Nadu's paddy fields to evoke cultural roots. Bison, a kabaddi-centered sports drama directed by Mari Selvaraj (known for Karnan) and starring Dhruv Vikram in his first lead role since 2019, explores themes of rural youth and athletic ambition, produced by Pa. Ranjith with a Diwali 2025 release on October 17. Early critic feedback hails Bison as a "searing, powerful work of art," bolstered by composer Nivas K. Prasanna's folk-infused soundtrack, including prior hits like Theekkoluthi that blend longing and regional pride, generating buzz among Tamil cinema enthusiasts.
the upcoming Tamil film Heartin with a birthday-themed poster for lead actress Madonna Sebastian, highlighting her pensive character amid lush greenery, produced by Trident Arts and Step One. Directed by debutant Kishore Kumar and scored by Premam composer Rajesh Murugesan, the movie stars Sananth in the lead alongside debutante Emaya T, with 80% filming completed by February 2025 per production updates.
the multilingual action thriller "Kattalan," starring Antony Varghese, Rajisha Vijayan, Sunil, and Kabir Duhan Singh, under debut director Paul George and composer Ajaneesh Loknath of "Kantara" fame. The attached posters, one in Tamil emphasizing the Ayudha Pooja festival with deities and firearms for thematic contrast, and another in Malayalam showcasing pan-Indian languages, signal a high-stakes forest thriller produced by Cubes Entertainments. Production kicked off in late September 2025 with a Thailand shoot, as confirmed by recent reports, positioning "Kattalan" as Antony Varghese's follow-up to his "RDX" success in a competitive Malayalam industry slate.
Tamil film Jockey has garnered over 7 million views across digital platforms within days of release, indicating robust pre-release hype for this debut project from PK7 Studios. Set in 1920s Madurai, Jockey pioneers Indian cinema's portrayal of the traditional goat fights—a centuries-old festival ritual where trained goats compete in head-butting bouts symbolizing community pride and emotion. Directed by Dr. Pragabhal (Muddy), the film features rising stars Yuvan Krishna and Ridhaan Krishnas as rival goat trainers, with Ammu Abhirami in a key role, emphasizing raw cultural authenticity over mainstream spectacle.
dual first-look posters for "Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil," Jiiva's 45th Tamil film, portraying him elevated by a jubilant crowd in garlands and flowers, evoking familial bonds and festive chaos in a comedic family drama. Directed by Nithish Sahadev of the 2023 Malayalam hit "Falimy" (which earned over ₹50 crore on a modest budget), the film pairs him with composer Vishnu Vijay from the 2024 pan-India success "Premalu," hinting at crossover appeal through relatable humor and melody.
The official trailer for Dies Irae, a Malayalam horror-thriller starring rising actor Pranav Mohanlal and directed by Rahul Sadasivan, whose 2024 film Bramayugam earned critical acclaim for its atmospheric dread. The attached poster features a stark, red-lit close-up of Mohanlal, evoking the Latin title's "Day of Wrath" theme, with the trailer teasing a supernatural family curse plot amid shadowy visuals and tense sound design. Released on October 1, 2025, the post taps into Halloween hype for a theatrical debut, reflecting growing anticipation in South Indian cinema for Sadasivan's blend of folklore and psychological horror.
