These new South Indian OTT releases offer a lot of variety to viewers. In fact, they leave them spoilt for choice. So, want to laugh at a gangster outwitted by a child? Be spooked by a bargain apartment? Or watch a father and his sons finally make peace? The 6 new South Indian OTT releases to watch this Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1) cover every mood. The lineup features Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa, Fahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble the Trouble, GV Prakash Kumar's Immortal, Sundeep Kishan's Sigma, Harsh Roshan's Thella Kaagitham and Biju Menon's Avaraachan & Sons. Spanning fantasy, horror, crime, romance and family drama, these six films are arriving across Netflix, SonyLIV and ETV Win. Here's what to add to your weekend watchlist.
Vijay Sethupathi plays a feared gangster in this Tamil action comedy set in 1986 Madras. An eight-year-old boy accidentally locks him inside an abandoned school restroom, leading to an unlikely friendship that reveals the gangster's softer side. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the film also stars Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithviraj. The film is now available on Netflix.
Fahadh Faasil plays Suri, an orphaned ambulance driver whose kidnapping plan to raise money takes an unexpected turn when he meets Divya, a young girl who claims to have made her parents disappear. This Telugu fantasy comedy is directed by Shashank Yeleti and also features Ssara Palekar, Saurabh Sachdeva and Mahesh Manjrekar. Netflix has added the film to its Telugu lineup.
Magi, a young man searching for affordable accommodation, moves into an apartment shared with Sindhu. However, the unusually low rent comes with strange incidents linked to an ancient supernatural mystery. This Tamil romantic horror film stars GV Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar, with Mariyappan Chinna at the helm. SonyLIV is streaming the film.
Sundeep Kishan plays Guru, a young man struggling with debt while trying to save his late mother's library. His life takes a dangerous turn when he discovers a key connected to a gangster's hidden fortune. This Tamil action comedy also stars Faria Abdullah and Sampath Raj. You can catch Sigma on Netflix.
School sweethearts Ramu and Asha navigate the uncertainties of growing up as their first love faces unexpected complications. This Telugu romantic drama stars Harsh Roshan and Bogapathi Nakshatra and is directed by Ramesh Bandreddy. ETV Win brings the film to its streaming catalogue.
Biju Menon plays Avaraachan, a father whose unconventional lifestyle has strained his relationship with his sons, Jaison and Jaimon. Set in coastal Chellanam, this Malayalam family entertainer follows his attempts to repair their strained family bonds. Directed by Thamby, it also stars Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi, Grace Antony and Akhila Bhargavan. The Malayalam film can be watched on Netflix.
Baththa: [Watch Here]
Don’t Trouble the Trouble: [Watch Here]
Immortal: [Watch Here]
Sigma: [Watch Here]
Thella Kaagitham: [Watch Here]
Avaraachan & Sons: [Watch Here].