From Friendship to Family Drama – Tollywood’s Diwali Lineup Looks Promising

Tollywood is gearing up for a fun-filled and emotional festive weekend! Too much-awaited releases are arriving back-to-back, promising audiences a complete Diwali treat at the cinemas.

Mithra Mandali — October 15 (Premieres) | October 16 (Theatrical Release)

The buddy comedy Mithra Mandali, starring Priyadarshi and Niharika NM, is all set to light up the screens on 15th October Directed by Vidyasagar Chinta, the film revolves around friendship, fun, and relatable emotions. The makers describe it as a “heartful entertainer” that makes audiences laugh and reflect at the same time. The film features a stellar supporting cast Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Satya, and VTV Ganesh with music by RR Dhruvan.

At the pre-release event, Priyadarshi humorously said,

“If you don’t like Mithra Mandali, don’t watch my next film!

With paid premieres on October 15, Mithra Mandali joins the Diwali race alongside other festive releases.
Dude — October 17(Theatrical Release)

Following closely on October 17, comes “Dude”, directed by Keerthiswaran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, this action-romantic entertainer is hitting screens as a bilingual (Telugu + Tamil) release.

The film has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate (runtime – 139 minutes). The trailer, released last week, impressed audiences with its mix of fun, emotion, and intense drama.

After its theatrical run, Dude is expected to stream on Netflix.

Telusu Kada —October 17(Theatrical Release)

• Telusu Kada is scheduled to release on 17 October 2025.The film recently received a U/A certificate from the Censor Board, allowing children under 12 with parental guidance. The team released the trailer, which clarifies that the film is not a typical love triangle, but a more nuanced romantic drama. Neeraja Kona, the director (making her debut), who was earlier a costume designer, spoke about her transition into filmmaking. She said she has loved writing since school, and this film blends her design sensibilities with storytelling.

• K-Ramp—October 18 (Theatrical Release)

• The trailer for K-Ramp was released on 11 October 2025. According to the trailer and statements, K-Ramp is a romantic comedy featuring Kiran Abbavaram and Yukti Thareja, directed by Jains Nani. The tentative theatrical release date is 18 October 2025.

• Kiran Abbavaram has expressed concerns that K-Ramp is struggling to get screens in Tamil Nadu, unlike how Dude has performed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.