As another month begins, a major lineup of South Indian films is set to hit the big screens. Here is a list of movies to watch in theaters this August 2026. Top 12 South Indian Movies to Watch in Theaters for August 2026 1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth Director: Geetu Mohandas Genre: Action Thriller Language: Kannada-English Release Date: August 26, 2026 Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups follows Raya, a ruthless man who rises to build a powerful empire in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s under Portuguese colonial rule. Navigating a violent underworld driven by fear and ambition, Raya's relentless pursuit of power comes at a high personal cost, eventually bringing him into conflict with his son, Rumi aka Ticket. 2. DC Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Director: Arun Matheswaran Genre: Romantic Action Language: Tamil Release Date: August 7, 2026 DC follows Devadas, an outlaw on the run after being wrongly linked to the death of an officer and a theft. Forced to survive in a world of betrayal, he forms a volatile alliance with Chandra while finding fleeting comfort with Parvathi. A modern reimagining of the classic Devadas, the story unfolds amid chaos and revenge. 3. Korean Kanakaraju Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Director: Merlapaka Gandhi Genre: Horror Comedy Language: Telugu Release Date: August 7, 2026 Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju,