The official December 18, 2025, theatrical release of the Tamil action thriller Retta Thala, starring Arun Vijay in dual roles, directed by Krish Thirukumaran, with music by Sam C.S. known for Kaithi.
The film features a cast including Tanya Ravichandran, Siddhi Idnani, and Balaji Murugadoss, positioning it as a high-stakes action drama produced by Bobby Balachandran. It flags a direct box office clash with Pradeep Ranganathan's LIK on the same date, potentially splitting audiences during the pre-Christmas weekend in Tamil cinema markets.
The first single "Thalapathy Kacheri" from Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, releasing on November 8, 2025, at 6:03 PM, with a fiery poster showcasing Vijay amid drums and a crowd, symbolizing mass appeal. Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and scored by Anirudh Ravichander, marks Vijay's final acting project before his full entry into politics as TVK party leader aiming for Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections, blending on-screen heroism with his real-life "people's leader" persona. The song title nods to Vijay's enduring fanbase nickname "Thalapathy," fueling excitement amid rumors of release delays, while replies highlight mixed sentiments on Vinoth's past directorial flop Valimai.
The OTT premiere of the Malayalam comedy-drama Avihitham on JioHotstar starting November 14, 2025, following its theatrical release on October 9-10, 2025. Directed by Senna Hegde and starring Soubin Shahir, the film satirizes gender biases in a rural village where men gossip and scrutinize women's lives, tagged with the line "Not just a man's right." Available in five languages—Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada—the release expands access for diverse audiences, aligning with the poster's focus on Pan-India film tracking.
Anushka Shetty's birthday on November 7, 2025, by unveiling a promotional poster for her Malayalam debut in "Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer," depicting her in a mystical, folklore-inspired look amid jackfruit motifs symbolizing Kerala's cultural heritage. The film, a horror-fantasy thriller directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, stars Jayasurya as the titular 9th-century priest Kadamattathu Kathanar with magical powers, alongside Prabhu Deva, marking a high-budget Mollywood project blending legend with visual effects. Early buzz from the post's 4,000+ views and 160 likes reflects Anushka's cross-regional draw, as "Kathanar" adapts Kerala folklore—distinct from standard Neeli tales—into a narrative of sorcery and adventure, with music by Rahul Subramanian Unni enhancing its epic scope.
the official first-look poster of Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha, a cybernetically enhanced character in a robotic wheelchair, from SS Rajamouli's ambitious two-part adventure film Globe Trotter (SSMB29), starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. Set against a dramatic African savanna with baobab trees and armed forces, the image suggests themes of futuristic conflict and global exploration, aligning with the film's reported ₹1200 crore budget and 2027-2029 release plans. Posted by Indian film tracker amid rising fan excitement, it teases the November 15, 2025, title launch event as Rajamouli's team wraps climax shoots, marking a rare pan-India collaboration boosting cross-regional hype.
The theatrical release of the Tamil crime thriller "Others", starring Aditya Madhavan as a detective and Gouri Kishan, with music by Ghibran and debut direction by Abin Hariharan. The film's plot centers on an investigation into health crises among IVF babies, uncovering conspiracies involving illegal steroids, stolen eggs, and corrupt fertility clinics, rated U/A for mature themes. Early reviews highlight strong conceptual ideas on ethical issues in reproductive medicine but critique uneven pacing and caricatured characters, suggesting potential for discussion on bioethics in Indian cinema.
The Tamil romantic comedy "Aaromaley," a debut directorial venture by Sarang Thiagu, featuring leads Kishen Das as a daydreaming romantic and Shivathmika Rajasekar as his pragmatic boss at a matchmaking agency, with music by Siddhu Kumar. The attached posters showcase the film's vibrant yellow aesthetic and cast in casual poses with earphones, emphasizing themes of modern love, while urging viewers to book tickets for its worldwide theatrical release on November 7, 2025. Early reviews praise the movie as a light-hearted, unpretentious rom-com with strong performances and humor, earning positive feedback for its relatable take on effort in relationships, though some note predictable tropes.
The 2025 Malayalam thriller Karam a "disaster film" while promoting its streaming debut on Manorama Max, echoing its real box-office flop status with just over ₹5 crore gross in Kerala. Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan and starring Tovino Thomas, Karam earned mixed-to-negative reviews for weak scripting and plot holes, as noted in critiques from Indian Express and Wikipedia, contributing to a perceived decline in the director's commercial appeal. The attached poster depicts the lead in an action pose with a gun, fitting the film's ex-army officer revenge narrative, while a mocking Tamil-language reply underscores the online ridicule the movie has faced post-release.
Tamil cinema reviewer and Pan-India film tracker, posted a promotional announcement for the 2025 Tamil romantic fantasy "Kiss" starring Kavin and Preethi Asrani, featuring its official poster depicting the leads in a casual, intimate setting. Directed by debutant Sathish Krishnan, the film follows a love-skeptic street musician who gains the ability to foresee couples' futures via kisses, blending comedy and romance; it premiered in theaters on September 19, 2025, before its Zee5 OTT debut on November 7. Early viewer reactions rate it 2.5-3.5/5, praising Kavin's natural performance and Jen Martin's score for light-hearted appeal, though noting uneven scripting and pacing that may suit casual rom-com fans better than theater-goers.
