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The South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada—continue to hold their place as cultural powerhouses on the silver screen. Adding to their dynamic legacy, the May 2025 slate introduces a fresh wave of thrillers, mysteries, comedies, horrors, action, and fantasy. Teasers have already ignited a wave of excitement, with sharp dialogues and high-octane sequences raising expectations. Let’s check out this May’s most anticipated with South Indian movies promising cinematic diversity on every frame. Top 12 South Indian Movies Being Released This May . HIT: The Third Case | Telugu Thriller | May 1, 2025 The third movie in the HIT franchise, continuing the saga from HIT: The Second Case (2022), this action film flourishes with Sailesh Kolanu as writer and director.  The plot follows Arjun Sarkaar, a HIT Special Police officer from Visakhapatnam, assigned to track a ruthless group of serial killers in Jammu and Kashmir. Read more: Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Akshay Kumar Fronts a Bold Patriotic Courtroom Saga Srinidhi Shetty and Nani assume the lead roles, while Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Brahmaji, Maganti Srinath, and Rao Ramesh round out the supporting cast. Prashanti Tipirneni and Nani helm the production, bringing together Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 | Telugu Historical Action | May 9, 2025 Headlined by Pawan Kalyan, this period drama unfolds in the 17th-century Mughal Empire. It chronicles the daring exploits of Veera Mallu, an outlaw tasked with stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond. Besides directing the action movie with A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Krish Jagarlamudi crafts its screenplay with Sai Madhav Burra. Read more: Top Pakistani Dramas in 2025 Showcasing Strong Female Leads Appearing in the crucial roles are Bobby Deol, Dalip Tahil, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, Nidhhi Agerwal, Sachin Khedekar, and Jisshu Sengupta. Produced by Mega Surya Production, this historical saga is enhanced by the music of Oscar-winning M. M. Keeravani. Eleven | Tamil-Telugu Bilingual Thriller | May 16, 2025 This AR Entertainment production features Naveen Chandra in the lead role, along with Reyaa Hari, who also produces the movie in association with Ajmal Khan. The supporting cast also includes Abhirami, Shashank, Dileepan, Aadukalam Naren, and Riythvika. Lokkesh Ajls’ direction and writing elevate the Tamil-Telugu bilingual movie. Read more: May 2025 Bollywood Releases: 10 Most Hyped Hindi Films To Watch The narrative revolves around a fearless officer whose unmatched investigative skills have cracked the department’s most complex cases. He now faces his toughest challenge yet, a chilling serial murder investigation. Retro | Tamil Romantic Action | May 1, 2025 Backed by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Creations, this romantic movie boasts Karthik Subbaraj as its writer and director. The story traces Parivel Kannan’s journey to reclaim his lost love, Rukmini, as he confronts emotional trials and unforeseen hurdles along the way. Pooja Hegde and Suriya embody the lead characters, with the additional cast of Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj. Read more: May 2025 Amazon Prime Video Originals Streaming Lineup: Movies, Series, Shows The soundtrack is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, who also makes a cameo in the track “Kanimaa,” while Shriya Saran appears in a special sequence for another song. Tourist Family | Tamil Drama | May 1, 2025 Helmed and written by Abishan Jeevinth, this family drama features Simran, M. Sasikumar, Kamalesh, and Mithun Jai Sankar in central roles. M. S. Bhaskar, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, Elango Kumaravel, Bagavathi Perumal, and Sreeja Ravi portray the other key roles. Set in post-COVID Sri Lanka, the film portrays a Tamil family’s desperate quest for safety and stability as they risk everything to escape deepening economic despair. The produced credit goes to Magesh Raj Pasilian, Nazerath Pasilian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan under MRP Entertainment and Million Dollar Studios. Read more: Sunny Deol's Jaat Movie Review: Is It Worth Watching DD Next Level | Tamil Comedy Horror | May 16, 2025 Subtitled as Devil's Double Next Level, the horror movie thrives with the writer and director S. Prem Anand at the helm. Bankrolled by Niharika Entertainment and The Show People, the film marks the fourth chapter in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise, serving as a sequel to “DD Returns” (2023). While the plot remains under wraps, early glimpses hint at a narrative woven around crime, action, and an unsettling, shadowy world. Led by Santhanam, the ensemble cast includes Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Geethika Tiwary, Kasthuri Shankar, Yashika Aannand, Rajendran, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Maaran. Read more: Farewell to ACP Pradyuman: Tribute to Sony TV Crime Drama CID's Legendary Character