Aasha to The Traitors Telugu to Kappi Squad: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

The second half of October brings a mix of mysteries, romances, reality shows and comedy dramas for viewers looking for something new to watch. From a fisherman fighting to protect his family's reputation to a group of youngsters trying to build a café business, the upcoming releases explore different stories and genres. There is also a new celebrity reality show that puts trust and deception at the centre of the game. Here's a list of movies and shows arriving on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and other streaming platforms on October 15 and 16.

Latest South OTT releases of the week

Aasha - ZEE5, October 16

Starring Urvashi, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi, the Malayalam mystery drama Aasha will premiere on ZEE5 on October 16. The film follows Aasha, a widowed mother whose trauma and insomnia gradually affect her understanding of reality. When her daughter Anagha meets with an accident, Aasha suspects truck driver Jeemon of being responsible. She abducts him, and her actions lead to a series of disturbing events as she struggles to accept the truth. The film also features Lakshmi Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Joy Mathew and Bhagyalakshmi.




The Traitors Telugu - Prime Video, October 15

Hosted by Hanu-Man actor Teja Sajja, The Traitors Telugu brings celebrity contestants into a game built around trust, deception and strategy. The 10-episode reality show features 20 participants, including Chinmayi Sripada, Harsha Vardhan, Pragathi Mahavadi, Vidyu Raman, Sai Ronak and Gaurav Sunil. Other contestants include Shreedevi Chowdary, Vishnu Oi, Varsha D'Souza, Ashika Padukone and Sweekar Agasthi. The contestants must navigate shifting loyalties and figure out whom they can trust as the competition progresses. The show premieres on Prime Video on October 15.

Kappi Squad - JioHotstar, October 15

The Malayalam comedy-drama series Kappi Squad follows four young adults — Kiran, Pappi, Anu and Isha — who decide to start a café business. Their entrepreneurial plans are complicated by financial struggles, personal insecurities and bruised egos. As the four try to turn their idea into a successful venture, disagreements and the pressures of running a business test their friendship. The series stars Rinosh George, Joel Joseph, Anagha Ajith, Diya Deepan, Abhirami Dayanandan and Rahul Riji Nair. It will be available on JioHotstar from October 15.

Enna Vilai - Netflix, October 15

Directed by Sajeev Pazhoor, the Tamil social drama Enna Vilai stars Karunas as Thavasi Muthu, a fisherman from Rameswaram who collects coins from the sea to fund his children's education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a valuable gold pendant and hands it over to the authorities. Instead of being praised for his actions, he faces accusations and must fight to protect his family's name. Nimisha Sajayan also stars in the film, which arrives on Netflix on October 15.

It's a Medical Miracle - ManoramaMAX, October 15

Sangeeth Prathap plays Ruben in the Malayalam film It's a Medical Miracle. After waking up from a two-year coma, Ruben discovers that he can hear even the faintest sounds. He begins searching for Susanna, the nurse whose voice comforted him while he was unconscious. However, the search draws him into a mystery involving a masked kidnapper. Combining comedy, suspense and supernatural elements, the film will stream on ManoramaMAX on October 15. It will also be available in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

DC - SonyLIV, October 16

Featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, DC presents a darker, more violent interpretation of the Devdas story. The Tamil romantic action drama follows a man who lives according to his own rules until confrontations, betrayals and personal losses begin to change his life. Love, revenge and his strained relationship with his father form the core of the story. The film will premiere on SonyLIV on October 16 and will be available in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam - Sun NXT, October 16

The Malayalam investigative thriller Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam follows Jeevan Thomas, a freelancer who disappears a few days after his engagement. Six months later, his family seeks help to speed up the investigation. A special team led by Isaac Mammen and supervised by Shreya takes charge of the case. As the investigation moves across Kerala, the trail leads to an influential family in Kottayam, turning the search for a missing man into a larger mystery. The film arrives on Sun NXT on October 16.




Adinaasam Vellapokkam - Saina Play, October 16

The Malayalam comedy thriller Adinaasam Vellapokkam centres on four mischievous students at Liberty Engineering College. Their attempt to break away from their routine takes a dangerous turn when they accidentally steal a valuable stash belonging to a criminal named Columbus. He disguises himself as a motivational speaker and enters the college to find them, setting off a chaotic chase. Shine Tom Chacko, Babu Antony, Baiju Santhosh and Manju Pillai feature in the film, which streams on Saina Play on October 16.

Kagitham Padavalu - Sun NXT, October 16

The Telugu romantic drama Kagitham Padavalu, directed by MGR Thukaram, follows Ram and Godavari, childhood friends who fall in love despite tensions between their communities. A misunderstanding drives them apart, but they meet again in college. Their relationship faces further challenges when a tragedy involving their friends forces them to confront family opposition. Starring Vardhan Gurrala and Krishna Priya, the film will be available on Sun NXT from October 16.

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