8 South films to watch in theaters this week: Freedom to Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama

As a die-hard enthusiast of South Indian cinema, I’m thrilled to announce that an array of captivating films are set to hit the big screen! With so many options to choose from, I understand if you’re finding it hard to decide which ones to catch first. To help ease your dilemma, let me share a few must-watch movies that I believe will leave you spellbound.

8 South Indian movies to watch in theaters this week

Title Director Release Date
Freedom Sathyasiva July 10, 2025
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Ram Godhala July 11, 2025
Soothravakyam Eugien Jos Chirammel July 11, 2025
Oho Enthan Baby Krishnakumar Ramakumar July 11, 2025
Desingu Raja 2 Ezhil S July 11, 2025
Paramapadha Sopanam Naga Shiva July 11, 2025
Doora Theera Yaana Mansore July 11, 2025
Maayakoothu AR Raghavendra July 11, 2025

1. Freedom (Tamil)

  • Cast: Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose, Sudev Nair, Malavika Avinash, Bose Venkat
  • Director: Sathyasiva
  • Release Date: July 10, 2025

In a different wording, the film “Freedom” is a gripping historical action thriller headlined by Sasikumar. This movie revolves around a band of refugees falsely implicated in a significant murder investigation.

As an ardent follower, I find myself chronicling a tale that revolves around individuals, wrongfully imprisoned in the Vellore Fort for years, despite their innocence. Persisting through adversity for numerous years, 43 of these prisoners made the daring decision to break free. Some were recaptured, while others managed to flee to distant lands. The heart-stirring account of how they achieved liberation is what unfolds in this captivating film.

2. Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama (Telugu)

  • Cast: Suhas, Malavika Manoj, Anita Hassanandani, Ali Basha, Ravindra Vijay, Babloo Prithviraj
  • Director: Ram Godhala
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

Title character Suhas stars in the romantic drama “Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama,” which unfolds the tale of a youthful dreamer named Ram yearning for overseas living. Yet, his world is altered dramatically upon encountering Sathyabhama.

Using a more casual and engaging tone, The girl, with her capricious personality, draws Ram into the captivating realm of movies. Originally yearning to be a storyteller himself, the film primarily explores Ram’s rekindling of his love for cinema. The movie delves deep into why he abandoned his dream and how this transformative journey ultimately mends him.

3. Soothravakyam (Malayalam)

  • Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Srikanth Kandragula, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, Divya Nair
  • Director: Eugien Jos Chirammel
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

The narrative in Soothravakyam revolves around Christo Xavier, a police officer, who significantly impacts the lives of Grade 11 pupils. During this transformation, he converts his workstation into a community hub, all while delving into the mystery of a missing person.

4. Oho Enthan Baby (Tamil)

  • Cast: Rudra, Mithila Palkar, Mysskin, Karunakaran, Nirmal Pillai, Vishnu Vishal
  • Director: Krishnakumar Ramakumar
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

The forthcoming Tamil film titled “Oho Enthan Baby” introduces Rudra, Vishnu Vishal’s sibling, to the silver screen for the first time. This movie follows the storyline of Ashwin, a passionate aspiring director who thinks he’s discovered his soulmate in an extraordinary woman.

Overwhelmed by my obsession, I can’t help but pen a tale about my beloved, Ashwin. His emotional insensitivity pushes his partner away, making him the protagonist of his own heartbreaking story. Unable to complete this narrative, he must decide whether to embark on a quest to find his lost love or face the pain alone.

5. Desingu Raja 2 (Tamil)

  • Cast: Vemal, Jana Nathan, Pujita Ponnada, Harshitha Bandlamuri, Pugazh, Sneha Gupta
  • Director: Ezhil S
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

The story told in Desingu Raja 2 revolves around three companions who earned their degrees from an agricultural university simultaneously. Over time, they ventured into distinct professions. However, an intriguing twist unfolds when one of them rises through the ranks to become a high-ranking police officer, another ascends to the position of inspector, and the third becomes a notorious criminal figure.

In this upcoming movie, we follow the intertwined lives of three characters, filled with humorous incidents, which form the core of the plot. Notably, it serves as a standalone sequel to Vemal’s film “Desingu Raja” from 2013.

6. Paramapadha Sopanam (Telugu)

  • Cast: Ambati Arjun, Jenifer Emmanuel, Namrita Malla, Pilla Prasad, Amit Tiwari
  • Director: Naga Shiva
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

The narrative unfolds in the rural town of Palakadali, where under strange circumstances, the local head, Sarpanch, Village Revenue Officer (VRO), and the medical officer met untimely demises.

In an unexpected turn of events, the initial pair of affected individuals possessed thirty distinct sets of fingerprints, whereas the final instance showed only a single set. Amidst this puzzling scenario, the investigators step up their inquiry, eventually unearthing concealed facts.

7. Doora Theera Yaana (Kannada)

  • Cast: Vijay Krishna, Priyanka Kumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Sharath Lohitashwa, Arun Sagar, Sudha Belawadi
  • Director: Mansore
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

Doora Theera Yaana” tells a melodious tale of romance in the Kannada language, centered around the characters Akash and Bhoomi. Having shared a 5-year relationship, both of them are musicians as well as tech enthusiasts.

As they approach their wedding, they start doubting their relationship, but gain understanding through a personal introspective trip.

When they near marriage, they contemplate their bond, eventually finding answers during a period of self-reflection.

8. Maayakoothu (Tamil)

  • Cast: Nagarajan Kannan, Delhi Ganesh, Mu Ramaswamy, Sai Deena, SK Gaayathri, Rekha Kumanan
  • Director: AR Raghavendra
  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

An Upcoming Tamil Movie, titled “Maayakoothu,” is a captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and drama. This cinematic work follows the tale of a writer who embarks on an enchanting odyssey into a mysterious realm, brought to life through his creative imagination.

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2025-07-07 14:22