Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam releases this week: Several South Indian films and shows are arriving on streaming platforms this weekend, giving viewers a mix of action, comedy, drama, romance and reality television.
From emotional action drama Irumudi to the Malayalam comedy-drama Idi Mazha Kaattu, the week’s lineup covers a range of genres. viewers can also catch Modha Rathiri and Angikaaram, while dance reality show Dhee 21 – Double Impact returns for another season.
Plot: Ravi Teja stars as Trinadh, a father who begins searching for his missing daughter Manikanta after discovering an audio message she left behind. What starts as a desperate search gradually uncovers disturbing details involving her friends and other schoolgirls.
As Trinadh gets closer to the people responsible, he decides to confront them while encouraging the girls to speak about what they experienced. The story also follows his personal struggle and his decision to give up alcohol in memory of his daughter.
Cast: Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Baby Nakshathra, Ajay Ghosh
OTT platform: Netflix
OTT release date: September 18
Plot: The Malayalam comedy-drama follows Sougada, a woman from West Bengal who travels to Kerala in search of work. Her plans change after her belongings are stolen, setting her off on an unexpected journey.
Her search brings her together with four Malayali men, leading to a series of humorous situations while also exploring themes of migration, friendship and social struggles.
Cast: Chemban Vinod Jose, Sreenath Bhasi, Senthil Krishna, Sudhi Koppa
OTT platform: Saina Play
OTT release date: September 18
Plot: This Tamil comedy-drama revolves around Maruthanayagam and Muthuselvi, two people who enter an arranged marriage largely because of family expectations. Maruthu has returned from Dubai after six years, while Muthuselvi agrees to the wedding despite carrying emotional baggage from a previous relationship.
Their marriage takes an unexpected turn as family pressure, secrets and a series of unusual events create confusion around the couple.
Cast: Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar, Shelly Kishore, Chetan, Bagavathi Perumal
OTT platform: Netflix
OTT release date: September 18
Plot: The Tamil sports drama follows Aathiran Banumathi, a talented 200-metre runner from Chennai who dreams of competing at the Commonwealth Games. His ambitions are threatened when his name is unexpectedly removed from the selection list.
Determined to get another chance, Aathiran takes on obstacles that extend beyond sport, including poverty, discrimination and institutional hurdles.
Cast: Kotapadi J Rajesh, Sindhoori Vishwanath, Viji Venkatesh, Rangaraj Pandey, Mansoor Ali Khan, Rama Rajendar
OTT platform: SunNXT
OTT release date: September 18
Ram and Leela
Plot: The Tamil science-fiction romantic comedy stars Rio Raj and Varthika in the lead. The film combines romance with futuristic elements and follows its central characters through an unconventional relationship.
Cast: Rio Raj, Varthika, Munishkanth, Ma Ka Pa Anand, Malavika Avinash
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
OTT release date: September 18
Dhee 21 – Double Impact
Plot: The popular Telugu dance reality show returns with its 21st season. Dhee 21 – Double Impact brings contestants and choreographers together for dance performances, battles and weekly challenges, with eliminations determining who advances in the competition.
OTT platform: ETV Win and Netflix
