Latest Tamil movies to watch on OTT this week (June 2 - June 8): Tourist Family to Lal Salaam
Tamil movies to watch on OTT this week
1. Tourist Family
Cast: Sasikumar, Simran, Kamalesh Jagan, Yogi Babu
Release date: June 2, 2025
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Tourist Family follows the journey of Dharmadas, his wife, and their two children who flee from Sri Lanka due to worsening inflation. With the help of a relative, they illegally cross into Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, and settle in the Kesava Nagar Colony.
Just as life begins to stabilize, a bomb blast shakes the city, and suspicion falls on the Sri Lankan refugees. The family finds themselves caught in a tense atmosphere, where trust is fragile and fear runs deep. As authorities start probing, questions emerge—can they survive the scrutiny? Are they hiding something more? How will their neighbours react? To get these answers you have to watch the movie.
2. Lal Salaam
Release date: June 6, 2025
Where to watch: Sun NXT
Lal Salaam tells the story of two talented young cricketers, Thiru and Shamsuddin. They hail from the town of Murarbad. Despite coming from different religious backgrounds, their strong friendship mirrors the bond their fathers once shared. United by the love for cricket, the duo enjoys a peaceful camaraderie.
However, political tensions creep in during the election season. A politician's son manipulates the situation and provokes the two friends to compete in a high-stakes cricket match. What starts as a game soon turns into a battleground of religious sentiment and personal ego. The once inseparable friends find themselves divided. As tensions rise in the town, Thiru and Shamsuddin must look beyond anger and misunderstandings.
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