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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
From Maareesan To Thalaivan Thalaivii: A Complete List Of South And Regional OTT Releases This Week
Last Updated: From thrillers and satires to family sagas and romances, here's the complete list of South Indian movies and shows streaming across OTT this week. From high-stakes thrillers and courtroom dramas to heartfelt family sagas and biting satires, South Indian and regional cinema are delivering a rich mix of stories on streaming this week. Here's a neatly curated guide to what's dropping across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, Sun NXT, aha, Lionsgate Play, Simply South, and more. 1. Maareesan – Netflix | August 22 A gritty drama with shades of morality and greed, Maareesan follows a criminal who helps an Alzheimer's patient escape his house. But his motives are selfish—he only wants to see how much money he can extract from the vulnerable old man. What begins as a cold-blooded scheme gradually transforms into a complex journey of survival and connection. 2. Akkenam – aha Tamil | August 15 Starring Keerthi Pandiyan, Arun Pandian, and Aditya Shivpink, this Tamil drama explores ambition, loyalty, and power struggles. Written and directed by Uday K, Akkenam presents a layered narrative where relationships are tested against moral dilemmas and societal conflicts. 3. Yaadhum Ariyaan – Simply South, aha Tamil | August 15 Appu Kutty, Thambi Ramaiah, and Dinesh headline Yaadhum Ariyaan (aka Yaadhumariyaan), a heartfelt Tamil drama directed by M. Gopi. With music by Dharma Prakash, the film captures human resilience, struggles, and deep emotional bonds that anchor us through life's storms. 4. Soothravakyam – Lionsgate Play | August 21 Inspector Christo Xavier transforms his police station into a community center while mentoring young students. But a missing person case soon tests his ideals and brings him face-to-face with grim realities. Soothravakyam balances social sensitivity with the grit of an investigative thriller. 5. Shodha – ZEE5 | August 22 This psychological thriller blurs reality and illusion as Rohith files a missing person's complaint for his wife after an accident. When police find her alive, he denies she's his wife and accuses her of being an imposter. The case unravels shocking truths that keep audiences guessing till the end. 6. Thalaivan Thalaivii – Prime Video (OTTplay) | August 22 An intense emotional saga, Thalaivan Thalaivii examines the passionate and anarchic love story of two fiercely independent souls. Romance, conflict, and rebellion intertwine in this layered drama of love and chaos. 7. Kapata Nataka Sutradhari – Sun NXT | August 22 A satirical take on power and injustice, Kapata Nataka Sutradhari employs wit and irony to highlight societal biases. With its humorous yet biting tone, the film tackles politics and prejudice in a refreshing way. 8. Kolahalam – Sun NXT | August 22 Chaos and comedy unfold within 16 hours between a man's death and his funeral. When a thief barges in, preparations spiral into hilariously failed escape attempts. Kolahalam mixes laughter with a sharp social message that cuts across political divides. 9. Aamar Boss – ZEE5 | August 22 A quirky Bengali drama set around a unique idea—an office-based old-age crèche created by the boss' mother. Beyond boosting productivity, it fosters warmth and inclusivity at the workplace, reshaping both family and professional dynamics. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Akkenam OTT release date: When, where to watch Arun Pandian-Keerthi Pandian film
Akkenam, the 2025 Tamil action thriller film starring actors and father-daughter duo Arun Pandian and Keerthi Pandian in the lead roles, will premiere on SunNXT after its theatrical run. The film will be available on SunNXT via OTTplay Premium from August 16 onwards. Akkenam poster Akkenam OTT release date: Akkenam is an action thriller which released in theatres in July. After its big screen run, the film will make its streaming debut on SunNXT on August 16. You can watch the film with your OTTplay Premium subscription. The Tamil film marks the second collaboration of Keerthi Pandian with her father and actor Arun Pandian, after the duo shared the screen space in the 2021 Tamil film Anbirkiniyal, a remake of the Malayalam film Helen. Akkenam is written and directed by filmmaker Uday K, and also features actors Ramesh Thilak, GM Sundar, Seetha, and others as part of the cast. The film revolves around a convict who has been released recently as he teams up with a cab driver to confront a common evil. The technical crew of Akkenam includes cinematographer Vignesh Govindarajan and Devathyan handling the edits. Barath Veeraraghavan has scored the music for the film. More action thrillers to watch on OTTplay Premium If you are fan of action thriller films, then OTTplay Premium offers you a wide variety of Tamil films to stream. In case you are interested in mainstream and commercial action films, then the Arun Vijay-starrer Mission Chapter 1, Dhanush and Vetrimaaran's gangster actioner Vada Chennai, and Vikram Vedha featuring Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles, can be your go-to watches. In case of experimentative films, you can stream titles like Silambarasan and Venkat Prabhu's Maanaadu which involves the concept of time loop, a neo-noir actioner Aaranya Kaandam by filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja, and Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller Kaithi, which marks the first instalment in LCU and has no female lead and songs.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Akkenam' trailer: Keerthi Pandian takes on Arun Pandian and Aditya Shivpink in a do-or-die mission
The trailer of the upcoming Tamil action thriller, Akkenam, starring Keerthi Pandian, Arun Pandian, and Aditya Shivpink, was released by the makers today. Written and directed by Uday K, the film is set to release in theatres on July 4. In the trailer, Keerthi is introduced as a cab driver, Indira, who inadvertently gets embroiled in a life-threatening issue when she comes across a mysterious item that seems to be crucial evidence in a case involving Arun's character, said to be a psychopath, and Aditya's character, who seems to be a gangster. The trailer promises an action-packed, emotional story. Notably, the film marks a reunion between Keerthi and her father Arun after 2021's Anbirkiniyal. Akkenam also features Adithya Menon, Praveen Raja, Ramesh Thilak, Seetha, and GM Sundar among others. With music scored by Barath Veeraraghavan, the film has cinematography by Vignesh Govindarajan and editing by Devathyan. Akkenam is produced by Arun Pandian under the banner of A&P Groups.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Arun Pandiyan, Keerthi Pandiyan-starrer 'Akkenam' to hit screens on July 4
Chennai: The makers of director Uday K's upcoming Tamil film, 'Akkenam', featuring well known actor and producer Arun Pandiyan and his daughter Keerthi Pandiyan in the lead, will hit screens on July 4, its makers announced on Thursday. Taking to her timeline on X, actress Keerthi Pandiyan wrote, "#Akkenam releases on July 4th in theatres. Trailer and audio from June 14th." The film has caught the attention of film buffs as this will be the second time that the father and daughter will be seen appearing together in a film. The only other film in which they were seen appearing together was 'Anbirkiniyal', which came in for much critical acclaim. 'Akkenam', which is being produced by Arun Pandian himself along with Saravana Kumar and A K Sekar, will feature a host of stars including Adithya Shivpink, Ramesh Thilak and GM Sundar. Cinematography for the film is by Vignesh Govindarajan and music is by Barath Veeraraghavan. The film, which will have editing by Devathyan, has been co-directed by Bhuvaneshwaran. Art direction for the film is by Raja and stunts have been choreographed by PC Stunts The songs in the film have been penned by three lyricists namely Mohan Rajan, Karthick Netha and Chandy. Giving details of the film's shooting, director Uday had said,'The story of this film will move at a blistering pace. We have shot a major chunk of this gripping film in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Apart from these two regions, we have also shot some portions of the film in important places in North India.' One other aspect of the film that makes it stand out is that its background score has been recorded in a popular recording studio in Europe. Sources had confirmed that shooting for the film had been wrapped up and that the film was now in its post-production stage.
