Get ready, movie buffs! Diwali 2025 is packed with a dazzling lineup of films across Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada – both in theaters and streaming online. From spine-chilling horror-comedies and heartwarming romances to high-octane action and mythological epics, there’s something for everyone this festive season. Grab your popcorn, light up those diyas, and dive into the ultimate Diwali movie releases list!
Bollywood Diwali 2025 Movie Releases in Theaters
1. Thamma
Spooky meets funny! Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna star in this horror-comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, it’s all set to bring supernatural thrills and laughs to theaters on October 21, 2025.
2. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
Love, passion, obsession – Bollywood style! Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa lead this romantic entertainer by Milap Milan Zaveri, releasing on October 21, 2025.
3. Mahayoddha Rama
A mythological spectacle! Experience Lord Rama’s epic story reimagined with breathtaking visuals and grand storytelling. A Diwali release you won’t want to miss. The animated reimagining of the epic is expected to release on October 17, 2025
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Bollywood Diwali 2025 OTT & Streaming Premieres
1. Baaghi 4
Tiger Shroff returns with adrenaline-pumping action on Prime Video, October 17, 2025.
2. Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshash
Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar star in this crime-psychological thriller, streaming on ZEE5, October 17, 2025.
3. Greater Kalesh
Heartwarming family drama with Ahsaas Channa, streaming on Netflix, October 17, 2025.
Tamil Diwali 2025 Theatrical Movie Releases
1. Dude
Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju star in this romantic action-comedy directed by debutant Keerthiswaran. Expect laughs, love, and Diwali fun on October 17, 2025.
2. Bison
Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran shine in this intense sports drama by Mari Selvaraj. A powerful story hitting theaters October 17, 2025.
3. Diesel
Harish Kalyan and Athulya Ravi headline this action-packed entertainer by Shanmugam Muthusamy. High-octane thrills arrive October 17, 2025.
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Telugu Diwali 2025 Theatrical Movie Releases
1. Telusu Kada
Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty bring romance and emotion to this Neeraja Kona film, hitting theaters October 17, 2025.
2. Mithra Mandali
Laughs galore! Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, and Rag Mayur star in this festive comedy releasing October 16, 2025.
3. K-Ramp
Kiran Abbavaram and Yukti Thareja in a youthful romantic drama directed by Jains Nani. Cinemas welcome it October 18, 2025.
Telugu Diwali 2025 OTT Releases
Kishkindhapuri
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran’s horror thriller hits ZEE5, October 17, 2025, and airs on Zee Telugu October 19.
Malayalam Diwali 2025 Theatrical Movie Releases
1. The Pet Detective
Sharafudheen and Anupama Parameswaran in a charming rom-com that promises humor and heart. Arrives October 16, 2025.
2. Pathirathri
Two cops, one night, endless suspense. Don’t miss this gripping crime thriller October 17, 2025.
Malayalam Diwali 2025 OTT Releases
1. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Fantasy thriller starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen K. Gafoor on JioHotstar, October 20, 2025.
2. Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali
Comedy-legal thriller with Asif Ali and Thulasi streaming on ZEE5, October 17, 2025.
Kannada Diwali 2025 Theatrical Movie Releases
1. Yaarigu Helbedi
Chethan Vicky and Chaithra J Achar star in this laugh-out-loud Diwali comedy by Shiva Ganesh. Release date: October 17, 2025.
2. Timepass
Rathsharam, The Exhif, and Imran Pasha bring situational humor and catchy tunes in this festive entertainer hitting theaters October 17, 2025.
Which ones are you going to watch first?