From Pariwar and Aap Kaise Ho to The Verdict and Viraatapalem : Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu OTT releases to watch on Netlfix, Prime Video, JioHotstar
This week's OTT lineup across
ZEE5
, Prime Video, ManoramaMAX, and Sun NXT brings a mixed bag of gritty thrillers, heart-warming dramas, and wildly imaginative storytelling. Whether it's a police constable investigating supernatural deaths or a man forming an emotional bond with a fly, these new Indian web series and films are packed with surprises. Here's what's dropping this week:
Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting
Language: Telugu | Platform: ZEE5 | Release Date: June 27
Set in the 1980s, this slow-burn thriller follows police constable Meena as she investigates a chilling pattern—brides dying on their wedding night in a superstitious village. The seven-episode series blends folklore with grounded mystery and stars YouTuber-turned-actress Abhignya Vuthaluru. Directed by Poluru Krishna, it explores themes of misogyny, trauma, and power while peeling back the layers of Viraatapalem's long-held secrets.
Pariwar
Language: Malayalam | Platform: Prime Video | Release Date: June 24
Ailing father. Three sons. One inheritance. In Pariwar, what begins as a heartfelt reunion devolves into a subtle war of selfish motives and strained relationships. Starring Jagadish and Indrans, this Malayalam family drama delivers emotional realism wrapped in quiet humour. Directed by Ulsav Rajeev and Fahad Nandu, the film explores how familial love and greed often share the same room.
The Verdict
Language: Tamil | Platform: Sun NXT | Release Date: June 26
In this Tamil courtroom drama set in Texas, an Indian woman is accused of a high-profile murder. With Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Suhasini Maniratnam in lead roles, The Verdict uses legal drama to unravel a web of betrayal, privilege, and truth. Directed by debutant Krishna Sankar, the film tackles shifting perceptions of justice and guilt, all against the backdrop of an emotionally charged trial
Azadi
Language: Malayalam | Platform: ManoramaMAX | Release Date: June 27
Inside Kottayam Medical College, a pregnant prisoner, her husband, and a rebellious teen plot a dangerous escape. Azadi, inspired by true events, is a tense Malayalam action thriller exploring rebellion, justice, and emotional resilience. Directed by Jo George and starring Sreenath Bhasi, Lal, and Raveena Ravi, the film's gripping plot unfolds across 24 nerve-wracking hours where past and present collide violently.
Aap Kaise Ho
Language: Malayalam | Platform: Sun NXT | Release Date: June 27
A bachelor party spirals into emotional chaos in this situational comedy-drama led by Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese. Based on a real incident, Aap Kaise Ho takes a light-hearted look at friendship, ego, and unexpected self-discovery. Directed by Vinay Jose, it cleverly masks emotional depth beneath all the drunken laughter, making it a relatable ride through modern-day friendship and regrets.
Lovely
Language: Malayalam | Platform: Prime Video | Now Streaming
A young man makes an unlikely best friend—a talking housefly—in Lovely, a surreal fantasy drama by Dileesh Nair. Mathew Thomas stars as Boney, who forms an emotional bond with the insect while in jail. Whimsical, oddly touching, and visually creative, the film explores grief, imagination, and loneliness, proving that healing can come from the most unexpected places—even a buzzing cellmate.
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