Narivetta, Madras Matinee And Moonwalk: Must-Watch Regional Films On OTT This Week
Explore top South Indian OTT releases this week including Narivetta, Moonwalk, Paramasivan Fathima & more on platforms like SonyLIV, Aha, and Prime Video.
The world of South Indian cinema continues to surprise and stir with stories steeped in local roots, yet expansive in their emotional and cinematic ambition. This week, the OTT space is rich with regional gems—from courtroom battles to adolescent awakenings, spiritual comedies to political thrillers. Here's a curated look at what to stream and why these titles matter.
This coming-of-age Telugu comedy dives into the mind of a small-town student obsessed with cracking the top spot in competitive exams. AIR blends school humor, social expectations, and teenage aspirations, offering a charming portrait of the exam-obsessed Indian middle class. Its earnest tone and relatable storytelling make it a quiet but delightful watch for anyone who's ever stared down a syllabus with dreams bigger than reality.
Paramasivan Fathima – Aha
A bold legal drama rooted in contemporary social discourse, Paramasivan Fathima follows the titular character—a young Muslim woman—who finds herself in the eye of a political storm. Battling bias inside and outside the courtroom, Fathima's fight is both personal and ideological. The film fearlessly explores themes like religious identity, gender injustice, and the loneliness of integrity, making it one of the week's most thought-provoking releases.
Madras Matinee – Prime Video & Sun NXT
A deeply nostalgic and emotionally textured drama, Madras Matinee celebrates cinema itself through the story of an old, now-defunct single-screen theatre in Chennai. As three different characters revisit the theatre space—each for a very different reason—the film gently unfolds stories of lost love, artistic ambition, and the tender echo of reel-life in real-life. It's a warm, slow burn made for lovers of old-school movie magic.
MALAYALAM
Set in a small-town Kerala school, Moonwalk centers on a group of teenagers who find refuge and rebellion in dance. Directed with sensitivity and humor, the film captures the bittersweet chaos of adolescence—the longing to belong, the thrill of movement, and the sting of social rejection. Produced by Lijo Jose Pellissery, this teen dramedy is an ode to freedom, expression, and the rhythmic defiance of youth.
Narivetta – SonyLIV
Tovino Thomas leads this hard-hitting political thriller about a CRPF constable who accidentally finds himself in the middle of a violent conspiracy. As corruption unfurls around him, he's forced to choose between silence and justice. Suraj Venjaramoodu lends strong support in a film that doesn't just thrill—it indicts. The visuals are taut, the drama sharp, and the political commentary biting.
In this offbeat fantasy-comedy, a mischievous Grim Reaper—'Shinigami"—visits a sleepy village in Kerala, upending the lives of its oddball residents. Starring veterans Indrans and Jaffer Idukki, the film strikes a rare balance between whimsy and wisdom. It flirts with the concept of death but chooses laughter as its lens, making for a warm, philosophical and culturally grounded tale.
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