June 2026 was a good month for South Indian cinema. Peddi, starring Ram Charan, emerged as a box office success despite receiving mixed word of mouth. Meanwhile, the Tamil film Karuppu continued its impressive theatrical run even after releasing in May. Samantha Ruth Prabhu also enjoyed success with Maa Inti Bangaram, which performed well in India and overseas. As July begins, audiences can look forward to several highly anticipated releases. From Prithviraj Sukumaran’s I, Nobody to Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin, a number of films are set to arrive in theatres this month.
9 Upcoming Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada Theatrical Films To Hit Screens In July 2026
Karavali
Karavalai also stars Raj B Shetty in a key role
The upcoming Kannada film is set to release in theatres on July 24, 2026. Directed by Gurudatha Ganiga, the film stars Prajwal Devaraj in the lead, with Raj B. Shetty playing a pivotal role. Set against the coastal backdrop of Karnataka, Karavali revolves around nature, identity and tradition, while also showcasing the region’s iconic buffalo race, Kambala.
Lenin
Lenin stars Akhil Akkineni
Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming Telugu romantic action film Lenin, co-starring Bhagyashri Borse, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 10, 2026. The film was originally planned to release in May, then later shifted to June. It was then postponed so that the team could have additional time to complete its visual effects and post-production work. Akhil Akkineni’s father, and actor Nagarjuna officially confirmed that the revised schedule was meant to ensure the film met its creative vision before hitting the big screen.
I, Nobody
I, Nobody stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s upcoming Malayalam heist thriller I, Nobody is slated for a theatrical release on July 9, 2026. Directed by Nissam Basheer and co-starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, the film follows the life of an ordinary government employee who is unexpectedly accused of masterminding a high-profile bank robbery, setting off a gripping chain of events.
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure Stars Virat Karrna
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3, 2026. Directed by Abhishek Nama, the pan-Indian action-adventure film will release in multiple languages, including Telugu and Hindi. The film stars Virat Karrna and Nabha Natesh in the lead roles, with Jagapathi Babu, Mahesh Manjrekar, Murli Sharma and Iswarya Menon playing pivotal characters.
GDN
GDN stars Madhavan, Sathyaraj and Dushara Vijayan
The biographical drama GDN is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026. Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, the multilingual film showcases the life of legendary Indian inventor and industrialist G.D. Naidu, with R. Madhavan portraying the iconic visionary in the lead role.
Idhayam Murali
Idhayam Murali stars Kayadu Lohar, Atharvaa Murali
Idhayam Murali is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 10, 2026. Starring Atharvaa Murali, Preity Mukhundhan, Kayadu Lohar, in the lead alongside Fahadh Faasil, the Tamil romantic drama explores the emotional journey of unrequited love over a span of ten years, capturing the highs and heartbreaks of affection.
Rao Bahadur
Mahesh Babu’s Production Venture With Satya Dev Titled Rao Bahadur
Rao Bahadur is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3, 2026. Directed by Venkatesh Maha, the Telugu psychological period drama stars Satyadev Kancharana in the titular role. Set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy, the film showcases mystery, drama and dark comedy. It is presented by Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar under the GMB Entertainments banner.
Gatta Kusthi 2
Vishnu Vishal produces Gatta Kusthi 2
Gatta Kusthi 2 is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3, 2026. The Tamil sports comedy reunites Vishnuu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles as Veera and Keerthi. A sequel to the 2022 hit, the film continues the story of a skilled wrestler and her stay-at-home husband, it will showcase humour, romance and action.