Tamil cinema is heading into the Gandhi Jayanti weekend with several films scheduled to release on October 2, 2026. The lineup includes action, thriller, horror, drama and adventure titles, giving audiences a diverse selection in theatres. Current release listings include Anbil Avan, Kitti, Karathey Babu, Pisasu 2, Sigma and Don’t Trouble the Trouble. Release schedules can change, so audiences should check local theatre listings before booking tickets.
Anbil Avan
Anbil Avan is one of the notable Tamil releases scheduled for October 2. The romantic action drama stars Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan in the lead roles, with Sabumon Abdusamad, Kadirbalu and Maha Delhi Ganesh also appearing in the cast. The film is directed by R Kaarthikeyan.
The makers recently moved the film’s release from September 25 to October 2 to enable a wider theatrical release. Music is composed by Govind Vasantha.
Kitti
Kitti is a psychological thriller scheduled to reach theatres on October 2. The film stars Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan and Thirumaran Mohandoss, alongside Arjoona Duraisamy, Nisha Ishmeet and Sangavi Dharmaraj.
The story revolves around a protagonist whose ordinary life is disrupted by disturbing events, gradually blurring the line between reality and imagination. Nedumaran Mohandoss has directed and written the film.
Karathey Babu
Karathey Babu is another Tamil title listed for October 2. The film features Ravi Mohan and Nassar and is described as a drama with political and thriller elements. The project has generated interest with its combination of political themes and suspense-driven storytelling.
Pisasu 2
Mysskin’s Pisasu 2 is listed among the Tamil releases for October 2. The horror thriller features Andrea Jeremiah, Vijay Sethupathi and Rajkumar Pitchumani in important roles.
The film is directed by Mysskin and belongs to the horror-thriller genre. The project has remained on moviegoers’ radar because of its cast and the director’s association with the original Pisasu.
Sigma
Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2 in Tamil and Telugu. The action-adventure crime drama marks Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut.
The cast also includes Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj, Shiv Panditt, Sheela Rajkumar and others. The story follows a treasure hunter caught in a dangerous adventure involving traps and untrustworthy allies.
Don’t Trouble the Trouble
Don’t Trouble the Trouble, starring Fahadh Faasil and Ssara Palekar, is also scheduled for October 2 in Tamil and other languages. Directed by Shashank Yeleti, the film is described as a fantasy drama and is another multilingual release arriving during the festive weekend.
With several genres represented, October 2 promises a varied theatrical lineup for Tamil movie audiences. However, release dates and showtimes may vary by location.
