Pongal 2026 will go down in Tamil film history as the day when Thalapathy stepped down from his role as actor to embrace a full-time political career. Vijay’s upcoming movie, Jana Nayagan, will probably be the last time the Southern actor will grace the silver screens. Here are the upcoming Tamil film releases for which you can begin to pre-book your tickets. Check out these upcoming Tamil movie release dates and book a show with your family.
Upcoming Tamil Movies: 5th December to 7th December Weekend
Check out these new movie releases in Tamil this week! Book your tickets for a fun time with the latest Tamil film releases.
- Game of Loans
A jobless compulsive gambler named Daniel has his routine shattered when an unexplained noise at his door pulls him into a dangerous real-world confrontation. Over the course of a single day, his obsession with online betting collides with unexpected visitors who force him into a tense struggle for survival. Catch this rollercoaster Tamil movie release coming this Friday.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Game of Loans | 5 December 2025 | Drama, Psychological | Abhishek Leslie Abhinay Kinger, Nivas Adithan, Ester Noronha | 1h 30m (90 min) |
- Kannagi Nagar
This Friday’s new Tamil film release, Kannagi Nagar, tells the story of two siblings, Kutty and Meena, who are raised by their grandmother after losing their parents in the tsunami. Meena is kidnapped and presumed dead, driving Kutty toward violent revenge. The story takes on a tragic turn and promises to be a true tear-jerker.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Kannagi Nagar | 5 December 2025 | Romantic Thriller | R Dheena A GauthamDheepa UmapathiS Muthu Raj | 1h 47m |
- Lockdown
Lockdown is an upcoming Tamil film that follows the intense unraveling of ordinary lives trapped under extraordinary circumstances during the COVID-19 lockdown. Set largely within confined spaces, the film explores fear, vulnerability, and human conflict as characters face hidden dangers, personal demons, and escalating tension brought on by isolation. It blends emotional drama with suspense, revealing how a global crisis amplifies the stakes of survival and trust.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Lockdown | 5 December 2025 | Psychological thriller | A.R. Jeeva + Vidhushniya Varadhan Anupama ParameswaranRevathi | 2 hours 46 minutes |
Upcoming Tamil Movies: 12th December to 14th December Weekend
These upcoming Kollywood movies are slated to be released in the 2nd week of December. Karthi’s rollicking action comedy Vaa Vaathiyaar is a fun take that promises to entertain viewers in mid-December.
- Vaa Vaathiyaar
Vaa Vaathiyaar follows Karthi as he transforms into an unexpected hero fighting for justice and dignity. The trailer promises to be one firecracker of a film for mid-December.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Vaa Vaathiyaar | 12 December 2025 | Action, Comedy | KarthiSathyarajKrithi ShettyRajkiran | 2h 10m |
Upcoming Tamil Movies: 19th December to 21st December
The middle of December has its own slew of new film releases in Tamil. The biggie is Love Insurance Kompany, and it is an exciting Anirudh Ravichander film with music that is bound to captivate thousands of South film fans.
- LIK: Love Insurance Kompany
A youngster time-travels to 2035 using a futuristic mobile device to find his lost love, only to discover a strange “love insurance company” where relationships are handled like policies — with rules, claims, and breakup settlements. It becomes a quirky, sci-fi twist on love, destiny, and second chances.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| LIK: Love Insurance Kompany | 18 December 2025 | ComedyRomanticSci-Fi | Pradeep RanganathanKrithi ShettyGouri G. KishanS. J. SuryahYogi Babu | 2h 30 mins |
Upcoming Tamil Movies: 26th December to 28th December
The latter half of the month has another round-up of interesting films for Kollywood cinema buffs to enjoy.
- Kombuseevi
Kombuseevi is an upcoming Tamil gangster drama based on real incidents that unfolded in the Usilampatti and Andipatti regions in 1996. It showcases the worst of humanity in the form of violence, greed, moral corruption, and the men who stand up against it through vigilante justice.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Kombuseevi | 25 December 2025 | Real Life Drama | Kalki RajaShanmugapandianKaali VenkatR. SarathkumarTharnika | 120 mins |
- Retta Thala
Retta Thala is an upcoming Tamil action thriller featuring Arun Vijay in a dual role, directed by Kris Thirukumaran. The film delivers high-intensity action and a layered storyline, exploring shifting identities and the thin line between hero and villain as twin characters clash in a world of power and tension.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Retta Thala | 18 December 2025 | Action Thriller | Krish ThirukumaranArun VijayTanya S RavichandranNitish Nirmal | Not known yet |
- Sirai
A police officer is assigned to escort a prisoner from Vellore prison to the Sivagangai court, setting the stage for a journey filled with unexpected turns and tense exchanges between them.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Sirai | 25 December 2025 | Real-life incidents | Vikram PrabhuS RajapandiAnanda | Not known yet |
Upcoming Tamil Movies: 9th January to 11th January
- Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan is Vijay’s upcoming movie, and it is most likely to be his last before he moves on to his political career. Since it is scheduled for release around Pongal, expect Vijay fans to make this his loudest cheer yet.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Genre | Director + Cast | Trailer Link | Runtime |
| Jana Nayagan | 9 January 2026 | Political action thriller | H. Vinoth + Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Prakash Raj | 180 minutes |
Wrapping Up
With a packed line-up of promising films, Tamil cinema is gearing up for an exciting run leading up to Pongal 2026. As studios lock in festival and holiday slots, audiences can look forward to an entertaining mix of larger-than-life stories and fresh storytelling. Stay tuned to DhoomDB for more lists of upcoming Tamil movies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which upcoming Tamil film releases are expected during Pongal 2026?
Vijay’s last film is due on Pongal 2026 and is expected to be a star-studded event likely to dominate during the Pongal festive window.
- Do the release dates for Tamil films change often?
Yes. Due to production delays, post-production timelines, or box-office competition, release dates may shift sometimes.
- Will smaller Indie Tamil films also release during this period?
Absolutely, there are several upcoming Tamil film releases from smaller production houses alongside major commercial releases and new-director projects set to arrive through 2025 and early 2026.
