Streaming South: 8 Must-Watch New South Indian Movies on OTT This Week

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Key Highlights •⁠ ⁠South Indian cinema fans are in for a treat as a diverse slate of fresh releases arrives on major OTT platforms this week. From high-octane action and nostalgic coming-of-age tales to experimental fantasy and courtroom drama, here are eight new movies...

Key Highlights

•⁠ ⁠South Indian cinema fans are in for a treat as a diverse slate of fresh releases arrives on major OTT platforms this week. From high-octane action and nostalgic coming-of-age tales to experimental fantasy and courtroom drama, here are eight new movies you shouldn’t miss:

1.⁠ ⁠Narivetta

Streaming on: Sony Liv | Release: July 11

Tovino Thomas headlines this Malayalam thriller, promising suspense and gripping performances as it debuts on OTT.

2.⁠ ⁠Thug Life

Streaming on: Netflix | Available now

Directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, this much-anticipated Tamil action drama follows the journey of a gangster. The film also features Trisha Krishnan and Silambarasan TR.

3.⁠ ⁠Maaman

Streaming on: Zee5 | Available this week

Soori’s blockbuster, set in rural Tamil Nadu, blends comedy and drama with an ensemble cast including Rajkiran and Aishwarya Lekshmi.

4.⁠ ⁠Moonwalk

Streaming on: JioHotstar | Release: July 8

A Malayalam coming-of-age film set in 1980s Kerala, Moonwalk explores youth culture and the craze for Michael Jackson, with retro music and vibrant storytelling.

5.⁠ ⁠Azadi

Streaming on: Manorama Max | Available now

This Malayalam socio-political drama delves into themes of resistance and justice, set against a medical backdrop.

6.⁠ ⁠The Verdict

Streaming on: Sun NXT | Available now

A courtroom thriller starring Sruthi Hariharan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, unraveling a complex murder trial in the US.

7.⁠ ⁠Kuttante Shinigami

Streaming on: JioHotstar | Release: July 4

A Malayalam fantasy drama blending rural folklore with Japanese mysticism, starring Indrans and Jaffer Idukki.

8.⁠ ⁠Madras Matinee (Malayalam Dub)

Streaming on: SunNXT, OTTplay Premium | Release: July 4

A slow-burn drama about a struggling sci-fi writer rediscovering his passion in a small-town cinema setting.