The January 14, 2026, Pongal release of Tamil film Vaa Vaathiyaar, starring Karthi as a rural cop alongside Krithi Shetty and Sathyaraj, with posters emphasizing festive energy and open bookings.
Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy (Soodhu Kavvum) and scored by Santhosh Narayanan (Kabali), the movie blends action and drama in a village setting, building on Karthi's recent successes like Meiyazhagan for pan-India appeal.
Pongal timing leverages Tamil Nadu's harvest festival for peak attendance, where top releases historically double earnings through family viewings and regional promotions, potentially boosting this mid-budget film's box office to over ₹100 crore.
The second look reveal for the Malayalam action thriller Kattalan at 5 PM on January 14, 2026, featuring lead actor Antony Varghese in a shadowy, axe-wielding hunter role amid a forested backdrop, building hype for its May 14 worldwide release.
Produced by Cubes Entertainment—the team behind the 2024 hit Marco—the film marks debut director Paul George's entry with music by Kantara composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, alongside a cast including Rajisha Vijayan, Sunil, and Kabir Duhan Singh for pan-India appeal.
It aligns with recent buzz, including a first look on Varghese's birthday and a teaser slated for January 16, positioning Kattalan as a high-octane underworld drama in the vein of gritty South Indian action films.
The title and first-look reveal for Tamil comedy-drama Paarvathaa#01, set for January 14, 2026, at 5:03 PM, building anticipation for its Valentine's Day release.
Marking actor Ken Karunas' directorial debut—after assisting Vetrimaaran—the film stars him alongside Deva Darshini and Suraj Venjaramoodu, with GV Prakash Kumar scoring the music following his work on Veyil.
The poster captures a sunlit bus interior with the ensemble cast in white uniforms, hinting at a lighthearted road-trip narrative; shooting wrapped in just 60 days by December 2025 under Paarvathaa Entertainments.
A January 15, 2026, announcement for a joint venture between Passion Studios and Axess Film Factory, identified by trackers as the sequel to the 2017 Tamil cult comedy-heist Maragadha Naanayam.
Directed by ARK Saravan and starring Aadhi Pinisetty, the original film's quirky plot around an emerald necklace gained a dedicated fanbase; sequel talks surfaced in 2023, with Aadhi confirming pre-production progress in early 2025.
Featuring a mysterious sword graphic, the teaser suggests potential new fantasy-action twists, tapping into Tamil cinema's rising trend of sequel revivals that mix humor, adventure, and visual spectacle for Pan-India appeal.
The official postponement of Tamil film Draupathi 2's Pongal release from January 15 to January 23, 2026, amid a reshuffled schedule triggered by the delay of Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
Directed by Mohan G. and starring Richard Rishi as the 14th-century Hoysala warrior Veera Simha Kadavarayan, the sequel expands on the original 2020 film's themes of caste and social justice into a historical action-drama with Ghibran’s score.
Accompanied by an official letter from Netaji Productions and a fiery poster, the update follows recent controversy over the song "Emkoney" sung by Chinmayi, heightening pre-release attention.
The February 6, 2026, worldwide theatrical release of Malayalam family comedy-drama Ashakal Aayiram during Valentine's Week, featuring real-life father-son actors Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram in lead roles.
Directed by G. Prajith—whose 2015 hit Oru Vadakkan Selfie blended humor and road-trip vibes—and scored by Sanal Dev of Prince fame, the film reunites the duo after 22 years since their 2003 collaboration Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum.
Released alongside posters and a teaser today, it evokes nostalgia through a heartfelt family story of feigned sobriety, setting up anticipation as a feel-good entertainer clashing with Sharaf U Dheen's Madhuvidhu at the box office.
The second single "Marandhu Poche" from the upcoming Tamil film With Love, composed by Sean Roldan and available on YouTube.
Directed by debutant Madhan, the romantic drama stars newcomers Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan, with a theatrical release scheduled for February 6, 2026.
The poster shows the leads posing affectionately on a motorcycle in a breezy outdoor setting, highlighting the film's lighthearted, youthful romance vibe.
The family poster for the upcoming Tamil film My Dear Sister, starring Arulnithi as a chauvinist brother and Mamta Mohandas as his feminist sister, directed by Prabhu Jeyaram with music by Nivas K Prasanna.
It positions the movie as a GenZ update to the 1961 classic Paasamalar, emphasizing sibling bonds in a chaotic family setup depicted in the vibrant, ensemble-heavy poster.
Announced in November 2025 with a teaser, the film nears post-production for a summer 2026 pan-South Indian release, blending emotional drama and feminist themes to appeal to younger audiences.
The worldwide theatrical release of the Tamil action-comedy film Karuppu Pulsar on January 30, 2026, starring Gethu Dinesh in dual roles as a Madurai bull-tamer who wins a black Pulsar motorcycle prize during Jallikattu festivities.
Directed and produced by debutants Murali Krish S and Dr. Sathya Murali Krishnan respectively, the film features music by Inba Rajendran and supporting cast including Reshma Venkat and Mansoor Ali Khan, emphasizing rural Tamil traditions with high-energy action sequences.
Amid low initial engagement (40 likes, 2,125 views), the timing post-Pongal festival aligns with peak Tamil film audience turnout, potentially boosting visibility for this under-the-radar debut project.
