Narivetta and Saaree to 8 Vasantalu and Karki: Check out the latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video
South Indian films are releasing on OTT platforms. Telugu offers '8 Vasantalu', a martial arts romance, and 'Saaree', a psychological thriller. Tamil brings 'Kaliyugam', a dystopian vision. Kannada presents 'Mr Rani', a gender-bending comedy, and 'Karki', a caste-based drama remake. Malayalam features 'Narivetta', a political action film, 'Moonwalk', a dance tribute, and 'Mr & Mrs Bachelor', a romantic comedy.
Check out these latest OTT releases. As the monsoon showers keep us indoors, South Indian cinema is turning up the heat on OTT screens. This week, from twisted psychological thrillers to futuristic dystopias and real-life inspired dance tributes, there's something for every kind of cinephile. Here's a region-wise roundup of new releases that you shouldn't miss: Netflix | July 11, 2025
A romantic drama wrapped in martial arts? That's the unexpected but intriguing promise of 8 Vasantalu. Directed by Phanindra Narsetti, the film explores love's emotional highs and lows through a protagonist skilled in combat. Ananthika Sanilkumar, Ravi Duggirala, and Hanu Reddy headline this offbeat film that dares to be different in a masala-heavy Telugu market.
Aha Video | July 11
This psychological thriller comes with a disturbingly obsessive twist. A young man on holiday becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman in a saree, and what begins as romantic interest quickly spirals into a dark obsession. Directed by Giri Krishna Kamal and penned by Ram Gopal Varma, Saaree promises a chilling dive into the mind of a man who won't take no for an answer.
SunNXT, OTTplay Premium | July 11, 2025
Set in a hauntingly plausible 2064, Kaliyugam paints a grim picture of a world on the brink, where scarcity of basic needs splits humanity further. With Shraddha Srinath in the lead and Kishore in a strong supporting role, this post-apocalyptic thriller by Pramodh Sundar is more than just fiction—it feels like a warning.
Lionsgate Play, OTTplay Premium | July 11
Dreams come true, but in Mr Rani, they come with a hilarious twist. Raja, played by Deepak Subramanya, wants to be a movie star—but ends up pretending to be an actress named Rani to get his big break. Paired with Parvathy Nair, this Madhu Chandra directorial is a laugh-out-loud, gender-bending ride that's perfect for a weekend binge. Sun NXT, OTTplay Premium | July 11
Pariyerum Perumal gets a Kannada remake with Karki, and it doesn't hold back. The story of a lower-caste law student and his friendship with an upper-caste girl takes a brutal turn. Jai Prakash Reddy and Meenakshi Dinesh deliver powerful performances in this poignant film that reflects the ongoing caste realities with raw honesty. SonyLIV | July 11
Tovino Thomas suits up as a police officer in this powerful tale of resistance. Set against the backdrop of tribal protests in Wayanad, Narivetta blends tension, politics, and action in equal measure. The film also features stellar performances by Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, and Priyamvada Krishnan, and is an essential watch this week.
JioHotstar, OTTplay Premium | July 8
What if Michael Jackson mania hit a small Kerala town? Moonwalk answers that with a heartwarming tribute to breakdance culture through the eyes of enthusiastic teens. Directed by Vinod AK, the film stars Anunath, Sibi Kuttappan, and Sujith Prapanchan, and is a nostalgic ride filled with rhythm, heart, and rebellion. Manorama Max | July 11
Anaswara Rajan and Indrajith Sukumaran lead this unconventional romantic dramedy. When a runaway bride crosses paths with a confirmed bachelor, sparks and chaos fly. While it didn't leave a mark in theatres, the film's OTT debut might just win over the audience it missed the first time around.
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