Empuraan, Veera Dheera Sooran, and more: South Indian OTT Releases to binge watch this weekend

Here’s a rundown of the South Indian OTT releases this week that you can watch.

Partway through April 2025, South Indian cinema continues to dole out an improbably eclectic mix of films — on the big screen and, increasingly, at home. This week, we have a new set of exciting releases arriving on OTT including action dippers, dramatic pieces and witty comedies.

Here’s a rundown of the South Indian OTT releases this week that you can watch:

L2: Empuraan

Streaming on: Jio Hotstar

Release Date: April 24, 2025

Language: Malayalam

The highly anticipated sequel to Lucifer, L2: Empuraan, featuring Mohanlal and helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already blitzed the box office at ₹86 crore in 25 days. Part coming-of-age, part comedy, it’s going to be dropping on JioHotstar this week for those who missed it in theatres. Expect high-octane drama, politics and more of Stephen Nedumpally’s world.

Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2

Available to watch on: Amazon Prime Video

Premiere: April 24, 2025

Language: Tamil (Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada subtitles also available)

Chiyaan Vikram reprises the role of Kaali in this violent, action-packed thriller. The film had a lukewarm box office reception (₹42 crore worldwide) but received acclaim for its gripping story and performances. Streaming nearly a month after its theater release, it’s a must-see for Vikram devotees.

Tharunam

Streaming on: Tentkotta

Release date: April 25, 2025

Language: Tamil

Tharunam, a romantic thriller with a twist, features Kishen Das, Smruthi Venkat and Raj Ayyappa. The film follows young love ensnared in a web of suspense, directed by Arvindh Srinivasan. Gonna set a lot of hearts to racing.

Daveed

Streaming on: Zee5

Premiered on: 18th April 2025

Language: Malayalam

Daveed also stars Antony Varghese and Mo Ismail, and is already streaming on Zee5. The film follows a former boxer who gets sucked back into the ring after a personal tragedy and a fiery challenge from a Turkish fighter. Gritty, emotional, full of punches — literally.

MAD Square

Streaming on: Netflix

Release Date: 25 April 2025

Languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

This light-hearted friendship drama stars Narne Nithiin and Sangeeth Shobhan. So friends meet after graduating for a trip to Goa. But what begins as some playful fun, hardens into game and quickly devolves into a cavalcade of wild and surprising happenings. Get ready for laughs, chaos, and a whole lotta heart at MAD Square.

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This week’s OTT releases offer a blended potpourri of genres and languages for every kind of viewer. So, grab your popcorn, get ready to slide into the couch and let South cinema entertain you!