Tamil cinema has a busy theatrical lineup in October 2026, with major stars including Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Vijay Sethupathi, Nivin Pauly and Prabhu Deva among the names associated with films scheduled during the month. Release schedules can change, so the dates below reflect the latest available listings and official announcements as of September 23, 2026.
Tamil Movies Releasing in October 2026
| Release Date | Movie | Star Cast | Genre / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai | Nivin Pauly, Anjali, Soori | Drama, Mystery |
| October 1, 2026 | Baththa | Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Ajay Ghosh | Drama |
| October 1, 2026 | Moon Walk | Prabhu Deva, Yogi Babu | Comedy, Drama |
| October 1, 2026 | Bang Bang | Prabhu Deva, Vadivelu | Comedy, Drama |
| October 1, 2026 | Aasai | Kathir, Divya Bharathi | Drama |
| October 2, 2026 | Pisasu 2 | Andrea Jeremiah, Rajkumar Pitchumani | Horror, Drama |
| October 2, 2026 | Karathey Babu | Ravi Mohan, Nassar | Political Thriller, Drama |
| October 2, 2026 | Don’t Trouble The Trouble | Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar | Drama, Fantasy |
| October 9, 2026 | Thaainilam | Amar Ramachandran, Neha Amar, Bala Singh, Nimisha Nambiar | Drama |
| October 14, 2026 | Flash Back | Prabhu Deva, Regina Cassandra | Drama |
| October 15, 2026 | Jailer 2 | Rajinikanth, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, S.J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar | Action, Thriller |
| October 16, 2026 | OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood | Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| October 16, 2026 | Valai | Atharvaa, Vani Bhojan | Drama |
| October 16, 2026 | Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow | Rudra, Preethi Asrani | Comedy, Romance |
| October 16, 2026 | Thozhan | Thaman Kumar, Karthika Nair | Drama |
| October 16, 2026 | Ilamai Idho Idho | Avitej, Tiru | Drama |
| October 16, 2026 | Seyon | Sivakarthikeyan, Bhagyashri Borse, Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan | Drama |
The October calendar is particularly notable around October 15–16, when Jailer 2 and OM Chapter 1: Udhiram are scheduled. Current listings also show several other films around the same period.
Jailer 2
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is one of the month’s major releases. Sun Pictures has officially confirmed October 15, 2026 as the theatrical release date. Nelson Dilipkumar returns as director, with Anirudh Ravichander handling the music. The cast includes Rajinikanth, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, S.J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar, among others.
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood is scheduled for October 16. The film brings together Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, making it one of the prominent multilingual-cast projects in the October lineup.
Important Note on Release Dates
Movie release dates can be revised because of production schedules, certification, distribution plans or competition at the box office. For example, different entertainment listings currently show varying dates for some titles, so readers should verify the final date with the production house or theatre booking platform before planning a visit.
