What to Watch: Exciting Tollywood Movies on the Horizon (Late 2025)
The final months of 2025 are shaping up to be thrilling for Telugu cinema fans — from action dramas to period sports sagas, the upcoming slate promises a variety of movies worth looking forward to. Here’s a curated preview of some of the most anticipated films.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
The sequel to the 2021 hit, this fantasy-action drama starring Nandamuri Balakrishna is one of the biggest films expected this season.
Though it was initially scheduled for release on 5 December 2025, the film’s release has now been postponed indefinitely due to legal hurdles.
Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update from the production team. If all goes well, this could become one of the major mass-market spectacles of 2025.
Mowgli / Psych Siddharth / Others – December 12, 2025 Line-up
Several films are lined up for release on 12 December 2025. According to recent listings, movies like Mowgli and Psych Siddharth are among those set to hit theatres on that date.
Additionally, December could also bring a batch of smaller or mid-range films — a chance for audiences to explore cinema beyond just the big-budget blockbusters.
Champion – Christmas 2025 Release (25 December 2025)
Scheduled for a festive release on 25 December 2025, “Champion” is a period-sports drama directed by Pradeep Advaitham, starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan (in her Telugu debut).
The premise — a sports drama set around a colonial-era backdrop — seems to blend nostalgia with inspiration, which may strike a chord especially around the holiday season.
What to Expect (Trends & Industry Buzz)
- Big-star films & blockbusters: With “Akhanda 2” (once it clears its issues) and other high-profile films, theaters may see a wave of mass-market releases aimed at grand holiday weekends.
- Mid-range & indie-style films: Parallel to the big releases, there are several modest films lined up — giving a variety of choices to viewers beyond the usual commercial fare. :contentReference
- Festive release calendar: With Christmas and New Year around, producers are targeting big festivals to maximize footfall — a trend that may continue for Telugu cinema in coming years.
- Diversity in genres: From fantasy action to sports drama to likely smaller dramas or comedies — the upcoming slate shows that Tollywood is not sticking to one template.
