Mareesan to Thalaivan Thalaivii: South movies to watch on OTT this week

1. Maareesan comes to Netflix on August 22.
This Tamil drama stars Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu. It's about a thief who utilizes an Alzheimer's patient to acquire money. What starts off as a plan quickly turns into a story with a lot of layers about greed, survival, and unexpected relationships.

2. Akkenam – aha Tamil | August 15
This drama, directed by Uday K and starring Keerthi Pandiyan, Arun Pandian, and Aditya Shivpink, is about ambition, loyalty, and moral problems in a world where relationships are continually shifting.

3. Yaadhum Ariyaan—Simply South, aha Tamil | August 15
M. Gopi directed this poignant movie with Appu Kutty, Thambi Ramaiah, and Dinesh. It is about being strong and having emotional relationships. Dharma Prakash's music adds to the spirit of the piece.

4. Soothravakyam—Lionsgate Play on August 21
Inspector Christo Xavier wants his police station to be a place where people can come together, but a case of a missing person makes him question his convictions. This criminal book is both hard-hitting and conscious of societal issues.

5. Shodha—ZEE5 | August 22
A psychological thriller in which a husband states his wife has disappeared but later admits she isn't his wife. The mystery blurs the line between fact and fantasy in unanticipated ways.

6. Thalaivan Thalaivii on Prime Video on August 22
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen play a couple whose love story is full of passion, rebellion, and heartbreak.

7. Kapata Nataka Sutradhari—Sun NXT | August 22
This is a humorous political satire that makes fun of racism and power structures using irony and humor.

8. Kolahalam—Sun NXT | August 22
In the time between a man's death and funeral, a thief breaks in and causes commotion, which leads to funny yet serious situations