South Indian films have a unique flavor. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada movies are known for their action and compelling stories. Several of these films have gained immense popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences. This week, some new South Indian films have been released on OTT platforms that you can enjoy over the weekend. The platforms for each film are listed for your convenience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 is available on OTT.
- Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja has been making headlines.
- Dhanush’s Raayan has been released this week and is gaining a lot of attention.
South Indian films have a special fan base on OTT platforms. Fans eagerly await new releases, and this week is a treat for South Indian film lovers, as Raayan and Kalki 2898 AD are now streaming. While one is a Tamil cinema offering, the other comes from Telugu cinema. There are also other South Indian films available on OTT that you can watch. With the extended weekend due to Shri Krishna Janmashtami, it’s a great time to catch up. Here’s a guide on where you can find these films.
Raayan
Starring and directed by Dhanush, this Tamil film is now available on Prime Video. It is streaming in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran.
The film, released in theaters on July 26, performed exceptionally well and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year. This action-thriller revolves around Raayan, who takes on gangsters to protect his family.
Kalki 2898 AD
This year’s biggest Telugu film, Kalki 2898 AD, is available on Netflix in Hindi, while it can be streamed in South Indian languages on Prime Video.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is set in a world where only one city, Kashi, remains. The story is based on Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Prabhas, with Amitabh playing the role of Ashwatthama.
GRRR
This Malayalam comedy film is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and is available in Hindi as well. Directed by Jay, the film’s plot is based on the survival dynamics between humans and animals. Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu play the lead roles.
Apart from these, there are several other films released in the past few weeks that are still trending. Here’s a list of those films and the platforms where you can watch them:
Film | Platform | Star Cast |
---|---|---|
Maharaja (Tamil) | Netflix | Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap |
Premalu (Malayalam) | Disney+ Hotstar | Naslen KG, Mamitha Baiju |
Aavesham (Malayalam) | Disney+ Hotstar | Fahadh Faasil |
Turbo (Malayalam) | Sony Liv | Mammootty |
Indian 2 (Tamil) | Netflix | Kamal Haasan |
These films offer a wide range of genres and stories, making them perfect for an entertaining weekend.