South Indian theatrical and OTT releases to watch out for in March: Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and more

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Two months into the year 2025, it’s safe to acknowledge that the South Indian cinema has kicked off the year impressively. A string of intriguing films such as Marco, Daaku Maharaaj, Choo Mantar, and others have been unveiled by the South film industry.

Indeed, it appears that March could shape up to be quite an exciting month for cinema enthusiasts, as both traditional theaters and online streaming platforms will be offering a variety of new films. Feel free to peruse the following list:

1. “Movie Titles 1” – Releasing in theaters on [Date]
2. “Movie Titles 2” – Streaming on [OTT Platform] starting from [Release Date]
3. “Movie Titles 3” – Scheduled for a theatrical release on [Date], followed by an OTT debut on [OTT Platform] after [Delay Period]
4. “Movie Titles 4” – Exclusive to theaters on [Date]
5. “Movie Titles 5” – Available for streaming on [OTT Platform] from [Release Date]

Enjoy your cinematic adventure!

South Indian theatrical releases in March

1. L2: Empuraan

  • Cast: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran
  • Release Date: March 27th

Without a doubt, Empuraan stands as one of the most eagerly awaited Malayalam films in 2025. This is Prithviraj Sukumaran’s third directorial project. The movie serves as a sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer and forms part two of the Lucifer Trilogy. It’s described as a political action-thriller that will delve into the complex relationships between Khureshi Ab’ram and Stephen Nedumpally, played by Mohanlal in his dual roles.

2. Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1

  • Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri
  • Release Date: March 28th

The eagerly awaited Telugu historical action-adventure movie titled Hari Hara Veera Mallu, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, is all set to debut in cinemas on March 28th. This epic tale takes place during the Mughal period, where the outlaw character Veera Mallu is given a mission to retrieve the Kohinoor diamond from the Mughals. Notably, the music for this film has been created by Academy Award-winning musician MM Keeravani.

3. Veera Dheera Sooran

  • Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Dushara Vijayan, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Siddique
  • Release Date: March 27th

Filmmaker SU Arun Kumar’s recent project is titled “Veera Dheera Sooran,” a Tamil action-thriller starring Chiyaan Vikram as the main character. This film has generated significant anticipation since its initial announcement, being described as an action-packed thriller. The story revolves around a local convenience store owner who becomes ensnared in a treacherous criminal underworld, and the events that follow make up the heart of the plot.

4. Robinhood

  • Cast: Nithiin, Sreeleela, Kyle Paul, Dayanand Reddy, Vennela Kishore, Lal
  • Release Date: March 28th

The movie “Robinhood,” featuring Nithiin, has caught people’s attention ever since it was initially announced. Directed by Venky Kudumula, this film is anticipated to be a contemporary reinterpretation of the well-known Robin Hood tale, with a focus on action and entertainment.

5. MAD Square

  • Cast: Narne Nithiin, Sangeeth Shobhan, Ram Nithin, Priyanka Jawalkar
  • Release Date: March 29th

2023’s MAD served as the original, and MAD Square is its follow-up. Similar to its predecessor, it’s being marketed as a humorous blend of comedy and drama that focuses on adolescence. The story centers around three friends navigating their university years, promising plenty of laughter.

6. Vadakkan

  • Cast: Kishore, Garggi Ananthan, Merin Philip, Maala Parvathy
  • Release Date: March 7th

The movie titled “Vadakkan,” starring Kishore as the main character, is a spine-tingling supernatural thriller directed by Sajeed A. The script for this film was written jointly by the director himself and the well-known novelist and writer Unni R. The story centers around a paranormal investigator residing in Helsinki who visits Kerala to investigate a string of deaths occurring during a reality TV show. He suspects that a supernatural presence is lurking in the area, and the events following this suspicion form the core of the narrative.

7. Kingston

  • Cast: GV Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi, Chetan, Azhagam Perumal
  • Release Date: March 7th

On March 7th, Vadakkan, a supernatural movie in Malayalam, isn’t the only one making its debut. Another highly anticipated film, Kingston, directed by Kamal Prakash and starring GV Prakash Kumar, is also categorized as a fantasy horror flick. Ever since it was announced, this film has been generating quite a buzz, mainly due to its unique genre.

8. Court – State vs A Nobody

  • Cast: Harsh Roshan, Rohini, Saikumar, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Subalekha Sudhakar
  • Release Date: March 14th

Movie State vs A Nobody

Directed by: Ram Jagadeesh

This anticipated legal drama follows the story of an ardent defense lawyer, battling bias and graft within the justice system while representing a teen mistakenly charged with a grave offense.

9. Yamakaathaghi

  • Cast: Roopa Koduvayur, Geetha Kailasam, Narendra Prasath, Raju Rajappan
  • Release Date: March 7th

In Yamakaathaghi, directed by Peppin George Jayaseelan, it’s been mentioned that this movie falls into the genre of supernatural thrillers. Essentially, the plot revolves around a village, where tension arises when the spirit of a deceased woman refuses to depart from a house during a funeral ceremony.

OTT releases in March

1. Vidaamuyarchi

  • Cast: Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, Arjun Sarja, Arav
  • Release Date: March 3rd
  • Where to watch: Netflix

This year, Vidaamuyarchi stands out as one of the most significant movies in the Tamil film industry. Starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, the plot revolves around an estranged couple who decide to take one final road trip together. Unfortunately, during their journey, they run into trouble with local gangs, resulting in the wife’s kidnapping. The husband must then navigate his way back to her, making up the heart of the storyline.

2. Rekhachithram

  • Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Siddique, Zarin Shihab, Manoj K Jayan
  • Release Date: March 7th
  • Where to watch: SonyLIV

The critically acclaimed Malayalam movie “Rekhachithram,” directed by Jofin T Chacko, has been a standout this year. Belonging to the alternate history genre, it narrates the tale of a police officer probing a murder allegation made by an author. His investigation takes him back in time, specifically to the film sets of “Kathodu Kaathoram” starring Mammootty. Starting March 7th, you can stream this intriguing movie online.

3. Sankranthiki Vasthunam

  • Cast: Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Srinivasa Reddy
  • Release Date: March 1st
  • Where to watch: Zee5

The film “Sankranthiki Vasthunam,” which premiered in January this year, is an action comedy. It centers around Damodara Raju, a former Deputy Commissioner of Police, who gets involved in investigating the kidnapping of a multinational corporation’s CEO at the request of his old flame, ACP Meenakshi. However, the situation becomes more humorous when Damodara Raju’s wife decides to tag along, concerned that her husband might reignite his romance with his ex-girlfriend.

4. Kudumbasthan

  • Cast: Manikandan, Prasanna Balachandran, Saanve Megghana, R Sundarajan
  • Release Date: TBA
  • Where to watch: Zee5

One of this year’s most well-liked Tamil films, “Kudumbasthan,” is directed by Rajeshwar Kaliswamy. It centers around a struggling individual from the lower-middle class who has lost his job, is in financial trouble, and is dealing with domestic stresses. The narrative focuses on this character’s journey to rebuild his life, all while expecting a new addition to his family.

5. Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse

  • Cast: Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, Siddique, Viji Venkatesh, Sushmitha Bhatt, Vineeth
  • Release Date: TBA
  • Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

The movie titled “Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse” is Gautham Vasudev Menon’s first film in Malayalam. It’s a humorous detective story where the main character, Dominic, tries to find the owner of a misplaced purse. However, his search leads him into a criminal network, causing the case to evolve into a murder investigation. The remainder of the plot follows how Dominic solves this mystery.

6. Officer on Duty

  • Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Jagadish, Vishak Nair, Meenakshi Anoop
  • Release Date: TBA
  • Where to watch: Netflix

The newest Malayalam crime thriller movie, “Officer on Duty,” made its debut in cinemas on February 20th. This film centers around a police officer who’s investigating a stolen imitation gold chain, leading him deep into a maze of criminal activity. Some aspects of this crime network are even connected to his personal past. As of now, the exact release date for official streaming is yet to be announced, but it’s been reported that Netflix has secured the rights for streaming.

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2025-02-27 21:53