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Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
DNA actor Atharvaa Murali's five Tamil films to stream on OTT right now
Tamil actor Atharvaa Murali, who has announced a few exciting projects including Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi and Idhayam Murali, will be next seen in the upcoming Tamil film DNA. The film co-stars Nimisha Sajayan, who is now a household face in southern cinema and Hindi OTT space with shows like Dabba Cartel and Poacher. With DNA set to release in theatres on June 20, here is the time for you to revisit some of Atharvaa's best films available for streaming right now. Stream the best of 2025 Tamil cinema, from Kudumbasthan to DD Next Level on OTTplay Premium right now Paradesi Paradesi is a period drama from filmmaker Bala. It features Atharvaa, Vedhika, Dhansika, and others. Paradesi is set during the colonial times of India when the country was ruthlessly ruled by British, and how it gave way for bonded labourers. The film explores the painful lives of tea plantation labourers who were overworked, underpaid and exploited. Upon its release, Paradesi won a lot of awards and the cast was hailed for their performances. Nirangal Moondru Nirangal Moondru is a hyperlink film from director Karthick Naren. The thriller connects the stories of three individuals; an aspiring filmmaker, a cop with shady character, and a professor. Featuring Atharvaa, Sarathkumar and Rahman respectively, Nirangal Moondru explores the grey shades in each one of the characters, and how a series of events change their lives completely. The cast also includes Ammu Abhirami, Dushyanth Jayaprakash, Murali Radhakrishnan, John Vijay, Santhana Bharathi, Chinni Jayanth and others. Baana Kaathadi Baana Kaathadi is a 2010 Tamil romantic drama film featuring Atharvaa and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. Directed by Badri who also wrote the film, it marks the lead debut for both the actors, and also marks the last onscreen appearance of late actor Murali, Atharvaa's father. Baana Kaathadi revolves around the love story between a young boy from underprivileged background and a girl pursuing fashion studies, and how a series of events twist their fates, taking a costly in one of their lives. Eetti Eetti is a 2015 sports action film by director Ravi Arasu. Featuring actors Atharvaa and Sri Divya, the film revolves around an athlete with a rare disorder. However, unlike other sports films, Eetti explores the sportsman's story off the tracks, and how he gets caught up in a money racket and has to use his athlete skills to fight back the criminals.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
DNA OTT Release: Where to watch Atharvaa and Nimisha Sajayan's Tamil crime actioner after its theatrical run
DNA OTT Release: After creating waves with Farhana, director Nelson Venkatesan is back with this thrilling Tamil crime action drama that brings together a fresh lead pair, Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan. The film is all set to hit theatres on June 20, 2025, and if you're wondering where to catch it after its theatrical run, the digital rights have been picked up by JioHotstar. What is DNA all about? DNA dives into the murky world of crime and investigation, featuring Atharvaa as Anand and Nimisha Sajayan as Divya. The story appears to centre on an intense, layered case that unfolds against the backdrop of personal turmoil, systemic corruption, and unflinching truths. The team has kept plot specifics tightly under wraps. Meet the cast and crew of DNA Apart from Atharvaa and Nimisha, the film boasts a stellar supporting cast including Balaji Sakthivel, Ramesh Thilak, Viji Chandrasekar, Chetan, Riythvika KP, Subramanian Siva, Karunakaran, Pasanga Sivakumar and Bose Venkat among others. The film pairs Atharvaa, last seen in Nirangal Moondru, with Nimisha Sajayan, who's steadily building a strong presence in Tamil cinema after proving her mettle in Malayalam hits. She recently appeared in Chittha, Jigarthanda Double X, and Mission: Chapter 1, each time delivering an applause-worthy performance. DNA is directed and co-written by Nelson Venkatesan, who earlier impressed critics with Oru Naal Koothu, Monster, and Farhana. For DNA, he collaborated with Athisha Vino on the screenplay. The film is produced by Jayanthi Ambethkumar and S. Ambethkumar under the Olympia Movies banner. Cinematographed by Parthiban and edited by VJ Sabu Joseph, DNA's background score is composed by Ghibran Vaibodha. Interestingly, the soundtrack features five different songs composed by five different musicians: Sathyaprakash, Sreekanth Hariharan, Pravin Saivi, Sahi Siva, and Anal Akash. Production timeline The film officially began its journey on October 11, 2023, with a launch ceremony in Chennai. Shooting was carried out primarily in and around the city. After several months of principal photography, the shoot wrapped up on July 20, 2024. The dubbing work began shortly after, in June 2024, and the film has since been in post-production, gearing up for its theatrical release.
