Irumudi to Modha Rathri: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

The weekend will be here in a few days, and if your theatre plans are looking more like a sofa-and-snacks kind of situation, there is plenty to choose from. From a missing daughter and a father determined to find answers to an arranged marriage that neither side expected, this week's OTT lineup brings action, drama, comedy and plenty of emotional twists. There is also a popular Telugu dance reality show for those who would rather watch performances than another movie.

Thudakkam – JioHotstar

Thudakkam is a Malayalam action thriller directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The story follows Meenu, who goes missing while travelling home from Kochi, but what begins as a missing-person mystery soon turns into a survival fight. Meenu uses her martial arts skills to protect herself and fight back. The film stars Vismaya Mohanlal and also features a special cameo by Mohanlal; it starts streaming on JioHotstar on September 18.


The film moves from a police investigation into a more intense survival story, making Meenu's journey the central focus.




Irumudi – Netflix

Ravi Teja's Irumudi takes the emotional route with a story about a father searching for his missing daughter. Trinadh begins investigating after Manikanta disappears and follows an audio message she left behind. His search slowly reveals troubling secrets involving her friend and other schoolgirls.

As Trinadh gets closer to the truth, he decides to confront the people responsible and encourages the girls to overcome their fear and speak up. The story also focuses on his promise to give up drinking as he honours his daughter's memory. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the Telugu action drama stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Baby Nakshathra and Ajay Ghosh, and premieres on Netflix on September 18.

Idi Mazha Kaattu – Saina Play

For something lighter, Idi Mazha Kaattu brings comedy into a story about migration and unexpected friendships. The Malayalam film follows Sougada, a migrant woman from West Bengal who comes to Kerala for work. Her plans take an unexpected turn when her belongings are stolen.

Her search for them brings her into the company of four unusual men from different parts of Kerala. What follows is a humorous journey that also touches upon migration, friendship and the importance of standing together. Directed by Ambili S. Rengan, the film stars Chemban Vinod, Sreenath Bhasi, Senthil Krishna and Sudhi Koppa, and streams on Saina Play from September 18.

Dhee 21 – Double Impact – ETV Win and Netflix

If dance reality shows are more your thing, Dhee 21 – Double Impact is arriving with a new season. The Telugu dance show is scheduled to premiere digitally on September 19 at 9:21 PM IST on ETV Win and Netflix.

The show will continue with regular episodes every Saturday and Sunday, giving viewers a weekend dose of dance performances and competition. Its digital availability on two platforms also makes it an option for those who prefer reality shows over films.



Modha Rathri – Netflix

Modha Rathri takes a closer look at marriage, family pressure and two people who enter a relationship without really knowing each other. The Tamil comedy drama follows Maruthanayagam, also known as Maruthu, and Muthuselvi, who are pushed into an arranged marriage because of family expectations and village traditions.

Maruthu has returned after spending six years working in Dubai and is reluctant about the marriage. Muthuselvi also agrees to the union because of her mother's insistence, while secretly dealing with heartbreak from her past. Directed by Raja Karuppasamy, the film stars Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar, Shelly Kishore, Chetan and Bagavathi Perumal, and premieres on Netflix on September 18.

Angikaaram – SunNXT

Sports drama Angikaaram follows Aathiran Banumathi, a talented 200-metre runner from a Chennai slum who dreams of representing the country at the Commonwealth Games. His journey, however, takes a difficult turn when his name is unexpectedly removed from the roster.

Instead of walking away from his dream, Aathiran decides to fight for his opportunity. His struggle goes beyond athletics as he faces poverty, discrimination and institutional barriers. Directed by Thenpathiyan, the Tamil sports action drama stars Kotapadi J Rajesh, Sindhoori Vishwanath, Viji Venkatesh, Rangaraj Pandey, Mansoor Ali Khan and Rama Rajendar, and streams on SunNXT from September 18.

Stay tuned!