Big-Screen Spectacles: Highly Anticipated Film Releases Slated for September 2026!

Cinema enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to as September 2026 rolls in with a fantastic lineup of major theatrical releases from both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Spanning a diverse range of genres, the upcoming slate includes everything from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s intense crime drama Daayra to Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s highly anticipated folklore adventure The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Here is a closer look at the key movies hitting the silver screen this September.

Mirzapur: The Movie

Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, #Mirzapur: The Movie is one of the most anticipated theatrical releases that marks the return of Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Shweta Tripathi as Golu and Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi. The film also brings back Abhishek Banerjee alongside Ravi Kishan – a cast that promises pure bhaukaal. The teaser of the film is out and has struck the right chord among the audience. Mirzapur: The Movie releases in cinemas on September 4 in Hindi and Telugu.

The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia come together for the folklore fantasy epic, #TheVvaan: Force of the Forrest, a grand theatrical spectacle that blends fantasy, action and adventure. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the film promises an immersive cinematic experience backed by expansive world-building and cutting-edge visual effects. The Vvaan marks the coming together of Balaji Motion Pictures and TVF Motion Pictures and is positioned as a complete family entertainer and a one-of-a-kind audio-visual experience. The film is slated for a theatrical release on September 25.

Daayra

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, #Daayra brings together Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a gripping investigative crime thriller where the new pair will be seen playing police officers. The film explores how a diabolical act can trigger equal and opposite reactions, fracturing opinions across societies. The film releases in theatres on September 18.

Sardar 2

Directed by PS Mithran, #Sardar2 is an upcoming Tamil-language spy thriller starring Karthi and Rajisha Vijayan. A sequel to the 2022 release, Sardar 2 also brings together SJ Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika Ranganth and others in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 10. Fans are already anticipating this film because its predecessor made a massive impact on the audience.

Ranabaali

Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, #Ranabaali is an upcoming period action thriller movie that reunites Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Set in 19th-century India, Ranabaali is inspired by real historical events that took place between 1854 and 1878. The film is slated for a theatrical release on September 11, marking the first film of Vijay and Rashmika as a married couple.

Criminal

Directed by Rajagaru B, #Criminal brings together Dhruva Sarja and Rachita Ram in a pan-India Kannada romantic action drama. Inspired by a true story from Haveri in North Karnataka, Criminal seems to showcase Dhruva and Rachita in a passionate, complex narrative, leaving audiences eagerly waiting for this release. Criminal is set for a grand release in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi in 2026.

Love Lottery

Directed by Arvind Pandey, #LoveLottery unites Akshay Oberoi and Heli Daruwala alongside an extensive ensemble featuring Kabir Duhan Singh, Manu Rishi Chaddha, Hemant Pandey, Indira Krishnan, Santosh Shukla, Vikram Sharma, Agni Agyari, Kumar Saurabh, Arshdeep Sandhu, Ashwant Lodhi, and many more. The film’s first look was unveiled recently, and it hints at a narrative filled with secrets, lies and ambiguity. The film hits the screens on September 18.

Bloody Romeo

Directed by Sujeeth, #BloodyRomeo is an action entertainer headlined by Nani, and this director-actor duo has sparked significant buzz among the audience. Fans are eager to see Nani in a witty role as a “number one gangster”. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release in September and will hit the screens in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

Cult

Directed and headlined by Vishwak Sen, #Cult is an upcoming Telugu action thriller that also stars Gayatri Bharadwaj and Yagnya Turlapati in key roles. The film features a gripping, action-packed narrative inspired by a real-life incident set in Vietnam. Blending surprise, intensity and emotional drama, Cult is scheduled for a theatrical release this year, and will hit the screens in Telugu, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, and English.

David Reddy

Directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti, #DavidReddy is a colonial period drama that stars Manchu Manoj and Maria Ryaboshapka in lead roles, with R. Parthiban, Kanchana, and others in supporting roles. The story focuses on resistance and courage and is expected to show a forgotten chapter from the books of Indian history through the lens of action and emotion. The film is slated for a release in 2026 and will hit cinemas in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.

Pocket Novel

Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, #PocketNovel is an upcoming Tamil fantasy action drama starring Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles. The film promises to blend fantasy with intense drama with a visually rich and thought-provoking big-screen experience like never before.GenieDirected by Arjunan Jr., Genie is a Tamil fantasy drama film that features Ravi Mohan, Krithi Shetty, Wamiqa Gabbi and Devyani. With a formidable starcast and high on VFX works, the film is expected to find its audience among children and families. The film is slated for a theatrical release soon.

Which of these films are you most excited to watch?

By Keerti Kadam