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Tamil films of 2026 and upcoming

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Kadhal Reset Repeat

Kadhal Reset Repeat (காதல் ரீசெட் ரிப்பீட்) is a 2026 Tamil romantic psychological drama directed by A.L. Vijay, starring Madumkesh, Jiya Shankar, and Arjun Ashokan; released 6 March 2026 with a U certificate and streamed on Prime Video from 8 April 2026.

Kanguva

Kanguva (கங்குவா) is a 2024 Tamil epic fantasy action film directed by Siva, starring Suriya in dual roles with Bobby Deol and Disha Patani, released 14 November 2024 in ten languages.

Kara (film)

Kara (காரா), also D54, is a 2026 Tamil heist action thriller directed by Vignesh Raja, starring Dhanush as Karasaami, set in 1991 Ramanathapuram during the Gulf War; released 30 April 2026, streamed on Netflix from 28 May 2026.

Karathey Babu

Karathey Babu (கராத்தே பாபு), an upcoming Tamil political drama-thriller directed by Ganesh K. Babu starring Ravi Mohan as R.K. Nagar MLA Shanmugha Babu, with debutant Daudee Jiwal, music by Sam C.S., produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment.

Karuppu (கருப்பு) (film)

Karuppu (கருப்பு), also known as Suriya 45, is a 2026 Tamil action film directed by RJ Balaji, in which the deity Karuppasamy possesses a lawyer to fight judicial corruption; it became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026.

Karuppu Pulsar

Karuppu Pulsar (கருப்பு பல்சர்), 2026 Tamil supernatural action thriller, Murali Krish's debut, starring V R Dinesh in dual roles, jallikattu and a haunted black Pulsar bike; distinct from Suriya's Karuppu.

Kenatha Kanom

Kenatha Kanom (கெணத்த காணோம்) is a 2026 Tamil satirical comedy-drama, Suresh Sangaiah's posthumous final film, starring Yogi Babu as a priest whose drought-hit village digs a well and finds dinosaur fossils; released March 13, 2026, streaming on JioHotstar.

Kolaiseval

Kolaiseval (கொலைச்சேவல்) is a 2026 Tamil psychological thriller directed by debutant VR Thudhivaanan, starring Kalaiyarasan and Deepa Balu, released 13 March 2026, about a pregnant woman's forest-temple ritual turning into an honor-killing survival fight.

Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku

Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku (லஷ்மிகாந்தன் கொலை வழக்கு) is a 2026 Tamil crime drama directed by Dayal Padmanabhan, starring Vetri as 1972 death-row convict Arivumathi and Rangaraj Pandey as a jailer, released 10 July 2026 with a U/A certificate.

Leader (2026 film)

Leader (லீடர்) is a 2026 Tamil action drama thriller directed and written by R.S. Durai Senthilkumar, starring Legend Saravanan in his second lead role after The Legend (2022); released 3 April 2026, streaming on Prime Video from 29 May 2026.

Love Insurance Kompany

Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) is a 2026 Tamil sci-fi romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty, and S.J. Suryah, set in 2040 around an algorithmic love app; released April 10, 2026, it flopped at the box office.

Love Oh Love (film)

Love Oh Love (லவ் ஓ லவ்) is a 2026 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Magesh Rajendran, starring Pavish Narayan and Naga Durga, released 10 July 2026, streaming on Prime Video from 31 July 2026.

Lucky the Superstar

Lucky the Superstar (லக்கி தி சூப்பர்ஸ்டார்) is a 2026 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Uday Mahesh, starring G.V. Prakash Kumar and Anaswara Rajan, about a lucky puppy; it premiered directly on JioHotstar on 20 February 2026.

Made in Korea (film)

Made in Korea (மேட் இன் கொரியா) is a 2026 Tamil Netflix film by Ra.Karthik starring Priyanka Mohan as Shenba, a Tamil Nadu woman chasing her dream of South Korea; first Tamil film shot there, topping Netflix's non-English chart in 24 countries. Distinct from the Disney+ Hyun Bin thriller of the same name.

Magudam (மகுடம்) (2026 film)

Magudam (மகுடம்), also Makutam in Telugu, is a 2026 Tamil action drama marking actor Vishal's directorial debut, in which he plays gangster father Linga and son Kirubakaran. Released 14 August 2026 by Super Good Films, it flopped with ₹1.69 crore gross and largely negative reviews.

Mandaadi

Mandaadi (மண்டாடி) is a 2026 Tamil sports action drama by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi starring Soori and Suhas (his Tamil debut) as rival former friends in coastal sailboat racing; released 10 September 2026, crossed 100 crore, streamed on Netflix.

Manithan Deivamagalam

Manithan Deivamagalam (மனிதன் தெய்வமாகலாம்) is a 2026 Tamil drama directed by Dennis Manjunath, starring Selvaraghavan and Kushee Ravi, released April 10, 2026, and streaming on Sun NXT from May 1, 2026.

Modha Rathri

Modha Rathri (மோத ராத்திரி) is a 2026 Tamil rural comedy-drama, the directorial debut of Raja Karuppasamy, starring Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar; a Mythri Movie Makers film released 21 August 2026 and streaming on Netflix from 18 September 2026.

Mr. Bhaarath

Mr. Bhaarath (மிஸ்டர் பாரத்) is a 2026 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by Niranjan, starring YouTuber Bhaarath in his lead debut opposite Samyuktha Viswanathan; its release was postponed twice.

Mr. X (2026 film)

Mr. X (மிஸ்டர் எக்ஸ்) is a 2026 Tamil spy action thriller directed by Manu Anand, starring Arya, Gautham Ram Karthik, Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier; released April 17, 2026, streaming on JioHotstar from May 14, 2026, to mixed reviews.

Mustafa Mustafa (film)

Mustafa Mustafa (முஸ்தப்ஹா முஸ்தப்ஹா), 2026 Tamil buddy comedy, debut of director Praveen Saravanan; remake of Meeku Maathrame Cheptha; stars Sathish and Suresh Ravi; released 6 March 2026, flopped.

My Lord (film)

My Lord is a 2026 Tamil-language social satire drama directed by Raju Murugan, starring M. Sasikumar and Chaithra J Achar as a couple wrongly declared dead who confront a kidney trafficking ring; released 13 February 2026, on Prime Video 20 March 2026.

Mylanji (மைலாஞ்சி) (2026 film)

Mylanji (மைலாஞ்சி) is a 2026 Tamil romantic drama directed by Ajayan Bala, starring Sriram Karthick and Krisha Kurup, with music by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography by Chezhiyan. Released 13 February 2026 with a U certificate; set in Ooty, a love triangle involving a photographer and an orphan facing a forced marriage.

Naragasooran (நரகாசூரன்)

Naragasooran (நரகாசூரன்), also known as Narakasuran, is an unreleased Tamil supernatural thriller directed and written by Karthick Naren, completed and censored in 2019 but held back by financial disputes.

Neelira

Neelira (நீளிர) is a 2026 Tamil war drama directed by Someetharan, set in 1988 Jaffna, where IPKF soldiers occupy a family's home on a wedding eve. Released 3 April 2026 by Stone Bench and Spirit Media, streaming on ZEE5 from May 2026.

Nooru Saami (நூறு சாமி)

Nooru Saami (நூறு சாமி), also spelled Nooru Sami, is a 2026 Tamil family drama directed by Sasi, starring Vijay Antony and Swasika as a widowed mother seeking remarriage; released 19 June 2026, streaming on Zee5 from 7 August 2026, not a Pichaikkaran sequel.

Oh Butterfly

Oh Butterfly (ஓ பட்டர்ஃப்ளை!) is a 2026 Tamil psychological thriller, Vijay Ranganathan's debut, starring Nivedhithaa Sathish as Gowri, a woman with harm OCD who believes she caused her husband Arjun's death; released 6 March 2026 with an A certificate.

Om (2026 film)

Om, also known as OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, is a Tamil action thriller. It stars Dhanush, Mammootty, and Sai Pallavi, and is set for release in November 2026.

Once More (2026 film)

Once More (ஒன்ஸ் மோர்) is a 2026 Tamil romantic drama directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth, starring Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar, and Sona Olickal; produced by Million Dollar Studios, music by Hesham Abdul Wahab, released August 28, 2026.

Parasakthi (பராசக்தி) (2026 film)

Parasakthi (பராசக்தி), a 2026 Tamil period political drama by Sudha Kongara starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, dramatizes the 1965 anti-Hindi imposition agitations; released 10 January 2026 after CBFC UA 16+ clearance.