Prepare yourself for an extraordinary cinematic celebration this Diwali 2025. The holiday schedule is packed with entertainment, ranging from Telugu blockbusters like Kishkindhapuri and Tamil romantic action thrillers like Dude to Bollywood's comedy horror Thamma and the mythological epic Mahayoddha Rama. 

OTT films like Baaghi 4 promise drama and action for binge-watchers in addition to theatrical hits. This is a comprehensive guide to all Diwali films and OTT releases in all languages.

Theatrical Addition

Bollywood Diwali 2025 Movie Releases

Thamma

Director: Aditya Sarpotdar

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal

Plot: A supernatural romantic thriller in which two star-crossed lovers fight against evil forces, family secrets, and fate.

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Director: Milap Zaveri

Cast: Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa, Sachin Khedekar, Shaad Randhawa

Plot: Two lovers defy all odds to be together in this intense love story that examines the fine line between devotion and obsession.

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Mahayoddha Rama

Director: Raizada Rohit Jaising Vaid

Cast: Kunal Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Jimmy Sheirgill, Gulshan Grover, Raza Murad

Plot: The epic Ramayana is recreated in this mythological 3D animated adventure, which follows Rama's brave journey and fight against evil.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Tamil Diwali 2025 Movie Releases

Dude

Director: Keerthisharan

Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, Neha Shetty, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma

Plot: A carefree event planner falls in love with his cousin in this coming-of-age romantic drama, which causes emotional problems and self-discovery.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Bison

Director: Mari Selvaraj

Cast: Dhruv Vikram, Pasupathy, Ameer, Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, Kalaiyarasan, Lal, Azhagam Perumal

Plot: A young kabaddi player's quest to combat caste oppression and recover dignity via the spirit of sport is the focus of this politically charged sports drama.

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Diesel

Director: Shanmugam Muthusamy

Cast: Harish Kalyan, Athulya Ravi, Vinay Rai, Sai Kumar, Karunas, Ramesh Thilak, Kaali Venkat, Ananya, Vivek Prasanna

Plot: A powerful action thriller about a man torn between justice, crime, and survival in which loyalty and treachery clash.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Telugu Diwali 2025 Movie Releases

Telusu Kada

Director: Neeraja Kona

Cast: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, Srinidhi Shetty

Plot: A modern romantic drama that examines three fate-bound individuals' love, identities, and emotional complexity.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Mithra Mandali

Director: Vijayendar S

Cast: Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, Rag Mayur

Plot: A humorous, sentimental, and warm friendship drama about a close-knit group getting back together for Diwali.

Release Date: October 16, 2025

K-Ramp

Director: Jains Nani

Cast: Kiran Abbavaram, Yukti Thareja

Plot: A young romantic entertainer that tracks two aspirational idealists as they deal with social expectations, their careers, and love.

Release Date: October 18, 2025

Malayalam Diwali 2025 Movie Release

The Pet Detective

Director: Praneesh Vijayan

Cast: Sharaf U Dheen, Anupama Parameswaran, Shyam Mohan, Joemon Jyothir

Plot: A pet detective's life becomes chaotic after taking on an unusual case involving mystery and love in this quirky romantic comedy.

Release Date: October 16, 2025

Theatre: The Myth of Reality

Director: Sajin Baabu

Cast: Rima Kallingal, Meenakshi Raveendran, Dain Davis, Sarasa Balussery

Plot: A psychological drama with a focus on women that explores identity and self-expression while blurring the distinction between art and reality.

Release Date: October 16, 2025

Pathirathri

Director: Ratheena

Cast: Navya Nair, Soubin Shahir, Sunny Wayne, Shabareesh Varma, Ann Augustine

Plot: Two officers deal with ethical issues and unforeseen threats during their shift in these suspenseful police thriller that takes place over the course of one night.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Kannada Diwali 2025 Movie Release

Yarigu Helbedi

Director: Shiva Ganesh

Cast: Chethan Vicky, Chaithra J Achar

Plot: A fun family show that combines drama, comedy, and touching moments about relationships and honesty.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Timepass

Director: K. Chethan Jodidhar

Cast: Rathsharam, Imran Pasha, and Om  Sri Exhif

Plot: A young comedy that takes place during the holiday season and is full of friendship, fun, and miscommunications.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

OTT & Streaming Premieres

Bollywood Release

Bhaaghi 4 – Prime Video

Director: A. Harsha

Cast: Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, Harnaaz Sandhu

Plot: Ronnie battles broken memories following a traumatic accident while discovering unspoken truths about his past and love.

Release Date: September 5, 2025

Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshash – ZEE5

Director: Akshay Shere

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Jitendra Kumar, Tara Alisha Berry, Devas Dikshit, Hemant Saini, Ayesha Kaduskar

Plot: Investigating disappearances connected to a prostitution ring, Inspector Bhagwat reveals sinister secrets concealed behind an apparently innocent exterior.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Great Kalesh – Netflix

Cast: Ahsaas Channa

Plot: The series delves into modern family dynamics, relationship and self discovery.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Telugu Release

Kishkindhapuri – ZEE5

Cast: Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Anupama Parameswaran

Plot: A horror thriller inspired by mythology, filled with suspense and supernatural twists.

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Malayalam Release

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – JioHotstar

Director: Dominic Arun

Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar, cameo appearances by Anna Ben, Soubin Shahir

Plot: After Chandra returns to India, she gets caught up in a criminal trafficking ring and discovers secrets while dealing with a network of conspiracy and criminal activity.

Release Date: October 20, 2025

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali – ZEE5

Director: Sethunath Padmakumar

Cast: Asif Ali, Thulasi, and other

Plot: A comedy-legal thriller set in a courtroom that blends comedy and drama as unusual characters deal with weird legal disputes.

Release Date: October 17, 2025