South films in Prime Video 2026 slate: Pushkar-Gayathri projects, Aishwarya Rajesh-Samuthirakani project, and more

South Indian films and series in its massive lineup for 2026
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CHENNAI: Prime Video India on Thursday announced a slate of south Indian films and series in its massive lineup for 2026, along with a few Hindi projects featuring southern talent. 

Here is the list of the south Indian titles:

Isakapatnam

Isakapatnam, set in a 1990s port town, follows a woman seeking justice, a loyal henchman and a man driven by revenge who take on a powerful kingpin. Featuring Aishwarya Rajesh and Samuthirakani, it is directed by Garry BH and produced by Tamada Media. 

Gully
Gully is a modern-day western set in Hyderabad’s Old City, where the lives of criminals, police and cricketers collide ahead of a high-stakes gully match. Directed by Praveen Sattaru and produced by Arka Mediaworks, the film stars Sudheer Babu, JD Chakravarthy, Hansika and Shraddha Srinath.

Jagamae Sangeetham
Jagamae Sangeetham, set in a temple town, follows a temple town heir and a weary singer who confront family secrets and identity while protecting a musical legacy. The film stars Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Srikanth Meka, and others under the direction of Palnati Surya Pratap. It is produced by Gold Box Entertainment.

Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat
Produced by Dream Farmers LLP, Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, a drama rooted in a feudal South Indian setting, traces a hidden heir’s journey to reclaim identity amid shifting loyalties. The film stars Kiran Abbavaram, Thiruveer, and Samyuktha Menon, among others. 

Exam
Exam, directed by A Sarkunam, revolves around a young woman exposing a regional public service exam scam network. Starring Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas, and Vasundhara Kashyap, Exam's creative producers are Pushkar & Gayathri.

Inspector Rishi Season 2
Inspector Rishi Season 2, created by Nandhini JS, follows eerie abductions where victims return changed, as a mysterious prophecy hints at an otherworldly invasion tied to the cop. It stars actors Naveen Chandra, Sunaina, Kuraishi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Ramesh Thilak, and others, and is produced by Nandhini JS and Shukdev Lahiri.

The Traitors Telugu
The Traitors Telugu, the regional adaptation of the global reality format following its success in Hindi, will be hosted by Teja Sajja and feature 20 celebrities. The players will openly betray one another as they compete for a grand prize while trying to uncover the traitors hidden among them.

Vadhandhi Season 2
Vadhandhi Season 2 follows SI Moosa Raaza, played by M Sasikumar, as he revisits a politically sensitive case after realising that his earlier investigation may have led to the wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man. Created, written and directed by Andrew Louis, the series is backed by Pushkar and Gayathri.  The series also stars Yashwanth, Anagha Maruthora, Aparna Das, Vivek Prasanna, Revathy Sharma, and Arjun Nandhakumar.

Hindi titles featuring South talent:


Dilkashi

Acclaimed Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery will be making his Hindi directorial debut with Dilkashi. Backed by Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal, the film stars Abhay Verma and Zahaan Kapoor. The film, written by Jose Pellissery and Karan Vyas, will feature music by AR Rahman. The film's plot reads thus: Rose and Atharva reunite amid love, betrayal and a third obsessive lover, risking dangerous second chances. 

Nayyi Navelli 

Nayyi Navelli is a supernatural-comedy, featuring Yami Gautam in the lead, that follows a seemingly perfect bride who charms a Meerut family, until suspicions arise that she may be hiding an otherworldly secret. Directed by Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan of Maari and Maari 2 fame, the film is backed by Aanand L Rai's Colour Yellow Productions.

Raftaar

Raftaar, starring Rajkumar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, follows an idealistic teacher and an ambitious entrepreneur who build an ed-tech venture, but ambition and greed begin to blur their ethics. It is directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by Rao’s wife and actor Patralekhaa under the banner of Kampa Film.

ASI Babita Singh Reporting

ASI Babita Singh Reporting, directed by Ambiecka Pandit, follows an underestimated cop’s first visit to her in-laws, which turns into a clash between a murder investigation and secrets within her own marriage.  Produced by Film Squad Productions In Association With Act Three, the film stars Nimisha Sajayan, Anshumaan Pushkar & Barun Sobti. 


Of these titles, Dilkashi, Nayyi Navelli, and Raftaar are among Amazon MGM's originals.

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