Baththa to Immortal to Sigma: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

The South Indian film industry is constantly creating new stories for streaming platforms. It includes Tamil romantic dramas, Malayalam family comedies, Telugu thrillers, and crime series. This week’s lineup has something for viewers across languages, with stars returning in new roles and stories exploring everything from complicated relationships to unexpected friendships and dangerous rivalries. Here are the latest South Indian OTT releases to watch this week.

Baththa - Netflix

Vijay Sethupathi stars in this Tamil comedy drama directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. Set in late-1980s Madras, the film follows Baththavachalam, a feared local figure who accidentally gets locked inside a school bathroom by a young boy named Sabhari. Although terrified of him, the boy secretly feeds him rusks for several days before seeking help. The movie will start streaming on October 29.




Avaraachan & Sons - Netflix

This Malayalam comedy drama features Biju Menon, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi, Grace Antony, Akhila Bhargavan and Vinay Forrt. Set in the coastal village of Chellanam, it centres on Avarachan, whose reckless behaviour repeatedly creates trouble for his sons, Jaison and Jaimon. After a scandal forces him to leave his hometown, he takes shelter at his elder sister Eliyamma's house in North Kerala. Avaraachan & Sons will premiere on October 30.

Love Always - JioHotstar

What if a couple on the verge of separation could revisit their younger selves? This Tamil romantic fantasy drama, starring Gouri G Kishan, Ramzan Muhammed, Jayaprakash, Jayasudha and Maya Krishnan, explores that possibility. All set to release on October 30, it is based on the Korean webtoon Here We Go Again.

Thella Kaagitham - ETV Win

This Telugu romantic drama stars Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra as Ramu and Aasha, school sweethearts whose relationship becomes complicated during college. As they deal with insecurity and advice from others, an unexpected pregnancy puts them in a difficult position. The couple struggles to discuss the situation with their families. Directed by Ramesh Bandreddi, the film explores the challenges young people face when love and difficult decisions collide. Available from October 29.

Akka - Netflix

Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte headline this period crime thriller series set in the fictional South Indian town of Pernuru during the 1980s. The story revolves around a powerful women-led syndicate and its gold-smuggling network. Keerthy plays Bhavani, the reigning ruler, while Radhika appears as Rudra, a rebel determined to challenge the established order. Their rivalry threatens the sisterhood that has helped the group maintain its influence. Dharmaraj Shetty has written and directed the series. The show will start streaming from October 30.



Rudravanam PS - ZEE5

For viewers who prefer investigative thrillers, this Telugu series follows Sub-Inspector Sivakumar, played by Naresh Agastya, as he investigates a gold robbery in a village. But things take a disturbing turn when a search for a missing person leads to the discovery of a headless body in the woods. But local power struggles and long-buried secrets complicate his investigation and Sivakumar has to sift through the clues to find the truth. Available from October 30.