Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases: Heart Beat Season 3 to Balan The Boy, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and more
This week's OTT calendar covers almost every genre. Chinna China Aasai brings a soft and heartfelt romance, Heart Beat Season 3 returns with emotional hospital drama, Deewana caters to romance lovers, Gatta Kusthi 2 delivers sports entertainment, ...

Chinna China Aasai – JioHotstar
The Malayalam romantic drama Chinna China Aasai starts streaming on JioHotstar from July 28, 2026. The film will also be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Written and directed by Varsha Vasudev, the story is set in Varanasi and follows two strangers who slowly develop a meaningful bond through simple conversations and shared moments. Rather than relying on dramatic twists, the film focuses on quiet emotions and everyday relationships. The cast includes Indrans, Madhoo, Aparna Balamurali, Vishnu Agasthya, Kaali Venkat and Jaffer Sadiq, while Govind Vasantha has composed the music.
Heart Beat Season 3 – JioHotstar
The third season of the popular Tamil medical drama Heart Beat premieres on JioHotstar on July 30, 2026.
Starring Anumol, Deepa Balu and Karthik Kumar, the new season follows Dr. Reena as she begins work at a new hospital. While trying to move forward with a more mature outlook, she finds herself dealing with unresolved trauma, guilt and emotions from her past. The latest chapter promises both emotional and professional challenges for its lead character.
Deewana – Aha
Telugu romantic drama Deewana will begin streaming on Aha Gold from July 30, 2026, before becoming available to all Aha subscribers on July 31, 2026.
Directed by Sreekanth Sangishetty, the film stars Harshith Reddy and Sneha Manimegalai in the lead roles. Backed by Geetha Arts, the romantic drama explores love and relationships through a youthful narrative, making it one of the notable Telugu OTT releases this week.
Gatta Kusthi 2 – Netflix (TBD)
After enjoying a successful theatrical run, Gatta Kusthi 2 is expected to make its digital debut on Netflix on July 31, 2026.
The sports drama reunites Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles. Directed by Chella Ayyavu, the sequel continues to mix sports, comedy and family emotions. The film will be available in multiple languages, including Telugu, allowing a wider audience to stream it from day one. The makers are yet to confirm the release date.
Rao Bahadur – Netflix
The multilingual horror-drama Rao Bahadur arrives on Netflix on August 7, 2026. Directed by Venkatesh Maha, the film stars Satyadev Kancharana, Deepa Thomas, Vikas Muppala, Anand Bharathi, Bala Parasar, Pranay Vaka, Kunal Kaushik and Master Kiran. Mixing drama with horror, the film is expected to explore unsettling themes through a gripping narrative. It will stream in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
Balan The Boy – ZEE5
Balan The Boy is also among the latest South Indian titles joining the OTT lineup on ZEE5 this week.
The film adds another regional option for viewers looking beyond mainstream commercial entertainers. With its coming-of-age narrative and family-friendly appeal, Balan The Boy offers a different flavour compared to the action, romance and horror releases arriving across platforms.
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