On the occasion of the Pongal festival, Netflix unveiled its 12 film slate as part of its annual 'Netflix Pandigai' announcements. Suriya, Dhanush, and Ravi Mohan have multiple projects as part of Netflix's 2026 slate.
Speaking about the annual releases, Vice President (Content) of Netflix India, Monika Shergill said, "Tamil cinema has a passionate fanbase, driven by original ideas, strong craft, and deep emotional connection. We’ve seen Tamil films travel widely on Netflix - watched, discussed, and embraced in India and around the world. This is the fourth year we’re announcing our Tamil licensed film slate around Pongal, and it’s been encouraging to see audiences respond to content-led films across genres, with growing openness to stories that move beyond traditional formats. Films like Idli Kadai, Dude, Dragon and Bison Kaalamaadan reflect this range. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue partnering with filmmakers to back bold, well-crafted stories across genres and voices.
Kara has been announced the title of Dhanush's 54th film. Directed by Vignesh Raja, who previously directed Por Thozhil, the film also stars Mamitha Baiju, with music by GV Prakash Kumar. The makers have announced a theatrical release early in 2026.
Idhayam Murali was announced early in 2025, as part of Dawn Pictures slate. Aakash Baskaran of Dawn Pictures is making his directorial debut with the film which borrows its title from the father of its lead star, Atharavaa. The film also stars Kayadu Lohar, with Thaman making his return as an actor after Shankar's Boys (2005).
After Dhanush, Venky Atluri is continuing his collaboration with Tamil actors with Suriya 46. Mamitha Baiju, Radikaa Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon are part of the cast of the film. GV Prakash Kumar, who won a National Award for his work on the director's Vaathi, is once again collaborating with Venky Atluri
After writing for Sirai (2025), Tamizh is once again back into the director's chair for Marshal. The film stars Karthi, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Lal, John Kokken, Easwari Rao, and Murali Sharma. Sai Abhyankkar is composing music for the film.
Chella Ayyavu's sequel to his 2022 film, Gatta Kusthi, marks the return of much of the original cast including Vishnu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Karunas, Munishkanth and Kaali Venkat. Vishnu Vishal is also producing the film.
The upcoming film is one the first productions under Suriya's new banner. Jithu Madhavan, known for making Aavesham (2024), is directing the film which also stars Nazriya Fahadh, and Naslen. Sushin Shyam is composing music for the film.
After the success of Amaran (2024), it was announced that director Rajkumar Periasamy will collaborate with Dhanush for the latter's 55th project. While further details about the project haven't been released, the poster hints at a gory actioner in the cards for Dhanush.
The first film under Ravi Mohan's newly formed production house will be a quirky comedy. Karthik Yogi, who has previously directed Vadakkupatti Ramasamy, is directing the film which stars Ravi Mohan, SJ Suryah, Arjun Ashokan, Upendra Limaye, Gouri Priya, Shraddha Srinath, Malavika Manoj, Aishwarya Raj, Avinash BS, Garuda Ram, and VTV Ganesh. Thaman is composing music for the film.
Abishan Jeevinth, the director-actor who made his debut with the positively acclaimed Tourist Family, is making his debut as a lead in With Love. The project will also be Anaswara Rajan's return to Tamil films. Madhan is directing the project which is produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth.
The sophomore production from Ravi Mohan Studios is the actor's directorial debut. Starring Yogi Babu (who previously starred alongside Ravi Mohan in 2018's Comali) as Velan, the film is supposedly a comedy about a guy down on his luck.
After years of online virality, VJ Siddhu is making his directorial debut with Dayangaram. Both the first look and the plotline reveals that the film will be a comedy drama. While actor-cinematographer Natty is playing the lead, the rest of the cast of the film is yet to be revealed.
After Vaanavil (2000), Arjun and Abhirami reunite for AGS Entertainments' 28th production. The film also stars Preity Mukundhan, Vivek Prasanna, John Kokken, Arjun Chidambaram, Pawan, Dileepan, Vinod Sagar and Bala Hasan. Ravi Basrur is composing music for the film, which is hinted to be an action thriller revolving around a family.