September 2026 brings an extensive lineup of movie releases across Indian theaters. Key highlights include I’m Game, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Mirzapur, and Rambha Urvasi Menaka releasing in the first week. Karthi’s Sardar 2 and Mandaadi arrive on September 10, followed by Epic: First Semester, Haiwaan, and Mahendragiri Varahi on September 11. Later releases include Daayra, Secret Soldier, Anumana Pakshi on September 18, and Nani’s pan-India action thriller The Paradise on September 24.
The first week of September features diverse romantic, comedy, and action releases across languages. Sandeep Reddy Vanga presents the romantic drama Romanchakam starring Sumanth Prabhas on September 3, alongside Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game directed by Nahas Hidhayath.
On September 4, the theatrical film adaptation of Mirzapur releases in Hindi and Telugu, alongside Allari Naresh’s fantasy comedy Rambha Urvasi Menaka, Nivin Pauly’s blockbuster Malayalam dub Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and the emotional drama Sahaa: Life of Sanju. Moviegoers looking for lighter entertainment can also explore Maa Andala Ramudu and Dharmasthala Niyojakavargam, which both premiere on the same Friday.
The second week opens on September 10 with PS Mithran’s high-stakes spy thriller sequel Sardar 2 starring Karthi, alongside the Suhas and Soori sports drama Mandaadi and the rural Telangana drama Maremma. On September 11, Sumanth and Aishwarya Rajesh star in the socio-fantasy thriller Mahendragiri Varahi, Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya feature in the youth drama Epic: First Semester, and Priyadarshan’s Bollywood thriller Haiwaan starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan hits theaters. These mid-month releases offer an eclectic mix of intense action, sports emotional arcs, and nostalgic youth romance tailored for diverse demographics.
Movie Fest starts with Anumana Pakshi:
Mid-September kicks off on September 18 with Vimal Krishna’s comedy entertainer Anumana Pakshi starring Rag Mayur and Merin Philip, alongside the high-octane spy action project Secret Soldier directed by Akki Viswanath Reddy. On the same day, real-life crime drama Daayra—directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan—makes its dual-language debut in Hindi and Malayalam. Moviegoers can expect a transition from lighthearted humor to gritty, real-life mystery procedurals during this specific release frame.
The month’s largest pan-India release, Srikanth Odela’s period action thriller The Paradise starring Nani, Kayadu Lohar, and Mohan Babu, arrives on September 24. Backed by a massive budget, The Paradise explores an underdog leader rising to power alongside a marginalized community. The month concludes on September 25 with Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah’s mystery thriller The VVAAN: Force of the Forest, alongside the global theatrical re-release of Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame.
