A mix of genie capers, treasure heists and teenage romance lands on screens, giving fans a taste of everything from comedy to thriller.
From Chennai to Kochi, ten new South Indian titles open their doors on Thursday. The slate reads like a mini‑festival, each film carving its own niche.
Don’t Trouble the Trouble drops the story of Suri, a clever hustler who finds himself paired with a schoolgirl who can grant wishes. When a careless wish erases her parents, the duo embarks on a chaotic rescue mission that forces the hustler to confront his own selfish ways.
Baththa transports us back to 1986 Madras, where an eight‑year‑old boy accidentally locks a feared local thug inside a school washroom. Hunger drives the unlikely pair into an uneasy friendship, revealing the softer side of a man known only for his menace.
Bail follows Vijay Kumar, a retired officer haunted by a cold case that the law failed to solve. He quits his quiet life and dives back into the underworld, only to discover that escaping the darkness is tougher than stepping into it.
Thella Kaagitham paints a nostalgic picture of early‑2000s rural India. Two teenagers enjoy the sweet innocence of first love until a single misstep stains their future, testing the limits of youthful devotion.
Sigma introduces Guru, a radio jockey who moonlights as a treasure hunter. After a betrayal leaves him jobless, he assembles a rag‑tag crew to pull off a Rs 500‑crore heist against a ruthless syndicate boss. The film marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, son of Thalapathy Vijay.
Rupayanamaha tells of a lower‑middle‑class family whose lives flip after a one‑crore lottery win. When the ticket disappears, greed and suspicion tear the household apart, while outsiders circle like vultures.
The animated adventure Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil sees Nobita and friends diving into a submerged world, confronting an ancient AI weapon that threatens the planet.
Anbil Avan follows a newly married couple whose ordinary life is shattered by a sudden home invasion, forcing them to fight for survival and question their trust in each other.
Avaraachan and Sons follows a carefree widower who flees a dangerous feud to a northern hill station, where humor and redemption walk hand in hand.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai unfolds on a rain‑soaked train ride, where a 32‑year‑old man meets an enigmatic stranger claiming to be an 8,000‑year‑old immortal. Their conversation drifts through mortality, love across ages and the search for redemption.
The variety on offer means there’s something for every mood. Whether you crave a light‑hearted genie romp, a gritty revenge saga, or a philosophical train dialogue, the week’s releases deliver.
Box‑office analysts predict that the eclectic mix could boost footfall in regional multiplexes, especially as schools close for the holiday break. Social chatter already shows fans debating which title will dominate the weekend chatter.
The real test will be how these films perform against each other. Will the high‑budget heist of Sigma outshine the heartfelt simplicity of Thella Kaagitham? Only the ticket counters will tell.
Keep an eye on Thursday’s opening numbers – they’ll set the tone for the rest of the weekend and hint at which genre resonates most with audiences right now.
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