Theatrical releases this week (March 23 – 29, 2026): Movies you shouldn’t miss!

Mumbai: While some of us are still immersed in the glory of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, here is a long list of regional movies which will be releasing this week. Check it out here!

Youth

 

Release date: March 27
Where to watch: Cinemas

Youth is a comedy-drama that tells the story of an adolescent determined to find love. Fifteen-year-old Praveen finds himself in the midst of heartbreaks and romances as he embarks on a journey to find true love before finishing school. The film shows how the young boy ends up finding the true meaning of love. It is directed and written by Ken Karunas.

Band Melam

 

Release date: March 26
Where to watch: Cinemas

This Telugu movie features Harsh Roshan and Sridevi Appala in the lead. The trailer of the movie was released on March 21. It is produced by Kavya and Shravya.

Happy Raj

 

Release date: March 27
Where to watch: Cinemas

This Tamil movie, written and directed by Maria Raja Elanchezian, features G.V. Prakash Kumar, Abbas, Sri Gouri Priya, and George Maryan.

Derby

 

Release date: March 27
Where to watch: Cinemas

Directed by Sajil Mampad, this Malayalam film is a campus entertainer. Adam Sabiq, Sagar Surya and Ameen play lead roles in the film. Johny Antony, Shine Tom Chacko, and Shabareesh Varma also play pivotal roles in the film.

Kaalam Paranja Kadha

 

Release date: March 27
Where to watch: Cinemas

The film helmed by Prasad Nooranad is based on real-life mass murders in Kerala. Nisha Sarangh and Jayan Cherthala play key roles in the movie.

Kirata

 

Release date: March 27
Where to watch: Cinemas

This film explores an act of cruelty caused by a superstition. It is directed by Roshan Konni, featuring Chembil Ashokan and Dinesh Panicker.

Prathichaya

 

Release date: March 26
Where to watch: Cinemas

This political thriller, featuring Nivin Pauly and Sharaf U Dheen in the lead, is directed by B. Unnikrishnan. It is produced by Sree Gokulam Movies and RD Illuminations.