Housemates, Junior, ID, Kanya Kumari and more: South OTT releases to stream
Popular OTT platforms like Zee5, JioHotstar, SunNXT, Amazon Prime Video, and Aha will be releasing a new batch of Tamil and Telugu movies and web series this weekend. Here is what you can watch in one sitting starting on September 17 and 19, ranging from political dramas to horror-comedies.
Housemates (Tamil) After moving into a new house, a newlywed couple discovers it is haunted. They deal with relationship issues in addition to haunting ghosts. Cast: Arsha Chandni Baiju, Kaali Venkat, Vinothini Vaidyanathan, and Darshan Streaming date: September 19 Platform: Zee5
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Police (Tamil) The show centers on a group of police officers who work to uphold law and order while addressing crimes. Cast: Shabanaa Shahjahan and Murali Streaming date: September 19 Platform: JioHotstar
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Indra (Tamil) An ex-cop who becomes blind looks into his wife's horrific murder. He finds a serial killer connected to his past during the hunt. Cast: Kalyan Kumar, Mehreen Pirzada, Sunil, and Vasanth Ravi Streaming date: September 19 Platform: SunNXT
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Junior (Telugu) The movie explores themes of love, conflict, and reconciliation while focusing on Abhi and his relationship with his father. Cast: Genelia Deshmukh, V Ravichandran, Sreeleela, and Kireeti Reddy Streaming date: September 19 Platforms: Aha Telugu, Amazon Prime Video
Shakthi Thirumagan (Tamil) It reflects contemporary socio-political realities, according to director Arun Prabu. The movie seeks to entertain a large audience while igniting discussions. Cast: Trupthi Ravindra, Vijay Antony Streaming date: September 19 Platform: JioHotstar
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Kanya Kumari (Telugu) A young woman from a small town who aspires to be a software engineer ends up working in a mall, where she meets a laid-back man. Trouble arises as a result of their unexpected romance. Cast: Sreecharan Rachakonda, Geeth Saini Streaming date: September 17 Platform: Prime Video on Amazon
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ID: The Fake (Malayalam) When his wife's private photo appears online, Vinod, a food delivery worker who is expecting his first child, is devastated. The story is driven by the mystery surrounding its origin and how it affects their relationship. Cast: Indrans, Jasnya Jayadeesh, Johny Antony, Kalabhavan Shajon, Divya Pillai, and Dhyan Sreenivasan Streaming date: September 19, 2025 Platform: Saina Play
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Yaamam Randaam (Malayalam) Yadhu, the healer's son, helps Sofia survive a snakebite, but when his evil intentions are exposed, their developing relationship takes a dark turn. She sets out on a quest for vengeance after feeling humiliated. Cast: Rajasenan, Rekha, Gautham Krisshna, Joy Mathew, Dhruvan, and Swasika Streaming date: September 19, 2025 Platform: ManoramaMAX
Settanu Ellam (Malayalam) A movie crew's day on set devolves into a blend of comedy and romance, fusing the hardships of filmmaking with touching and amusing scenes. Cast: Rajeev Rajan, Sneha Bhagyesh, Bipin Jose, Sumesh Chandran, Reshma Renjith, and Rema Shukla Streaming date: September 15, 2025 Platform: ManoramaMAX
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Two Men (Malayalam) A tense 24-hour journey that turns from emotional drama into an engrossing road thriller begins when widower Abukka and troubled businessman Sanjay Menon cross paths in the UAE desert. Cast: Irshad Ali, MA Nishad, Renji Panicker, Binu Pappu, Lenaa, and Donny Darwin Streaming date: September 19, 2025 Platform: ManoramaMAX
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Thug CR 143/24 (Malayalam) Over the course of two days, a tense investigation takes place, with contradictory statements from witnesses, suspects, and investigators making it difficult to distinguish between guilt and innocence until the conclusion. Cast: Zachariah Paulose, Sai Kumar, Dev P, Balu S. Nair, Bindu Panicker, Siddique, and Dhyan Sreenivasan Streaming date: September 14, 2025 Platform: ManoramaMAX
