The Paradise to Dorothy: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

It's that time of year when we bring the list of South OTT releases of the week, which brings a mix of action, suspense, comedy and supernatural mysteries to streaming platforms. From a man who can see tomorrow's news to a groom trapped in a deadly time loop, the new releases explore some unusual storylines. Nani's much-awaited period action drama is also part of the lineup, alongside new seasons of popular regional shows. If you are planning your weekend watchlist, here are the latest Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada titles to look out for.

The Paradise – Netflix

Nani's Telugu period action drama The Paradise arrives on Netflix on October 22. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film follows Jadal, a man from a marginalised nomadic tribe who returns home after spending 14 years in prison. He discovers that his community is being oppressed by a ruthless landlord, played by Raghav Juyal, and sets out to avenge his family while fighting for his people's freedom and citizenship. The film also features Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni. It is scheduled to stream in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.




Naa Wife Missing – Aha Video

A missing wife and a marriage filled with unanswered questions form the centre of Naa Wife Missing, which premieres on Aha Video on October 22. The Telugu psychological thriller stars Varun Sandesh and Shweta Basu Prasad, alongside Praveen, Mohith and Jabardasth Sathya Sri. Directed by Swatiprakash Mantripragada, the story follows a newly married couple whose seemingly happy life takes a disturbing turn when the wife suddenly disappears.

Varam – JioHotstar

What if you could see tomorrow's news before it happened? That is the unusual premise of Varam, a Telugu suspense comedy-drama series streaming on JioHotstar from October 22. Directed by Aditya Mandala, it stars Vishwadev Rachakonda, Shivathmika Rajasekhar, Srinivasa Avasarala and Sruthy Jayan. The story follows Raju, a poor man living in a slum who discovers that he can see news reports from the following day.

Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 – ZEE5

The fight for justice continues in Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2, which arrives on ZEE5 on October 23. The Tamil drama series stars Saravanan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Lavanya and Prem Kumar. Directed by Balaji Selvaraj, the new season follows advocate Sundaramoorthy as he takes on a complicated case that challenges his principles.

Dhoomakethu – Netflix

A wedding day that keeps repeating turns into a nightmare in Dhoomakethu, a Malayalam time-loop comedy premiering on Netflix on October 23. Directed by Sudhi Maddison, the film stars Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Shine Tom Chacko and Sidharth Bharathan. It follows Kuttan, a 36-year-old bachelor whose wedding to Sharmila is interrupted by masked intruders who kill him and abduct his bride. Each time he dies, he wakes up on the morning of the wedding. With his friend’s help, he tries to change the outcome and uncover a conspiracy connected to a rare comet.



Ayyana Mane Season 2 – ZEE5

The secrets of an ancestral mansion return in Ayyana Mane Season 2, streaming on ZEE5 from October 23. The Kannada mystery thriller stars Kushee Ravi, Akshay Nayak, Manasi Sudhir and Ramesh Indira, who also directs the series. Jaaji takes charge of her family's mansion but faces resistance from relatives who want control of the estate. Matters take a darker turn when she begins hearing the voice of her late mother-in-law, Nagalambike, who claims that her death was not natural.

Dorothy – Netflix

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the Tamil film Dorothy arrives on Netflix on October 23. Starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth, the story is set in rural Tamil Nadu in the 1990s. It follows two childhood friends whose relationship is tested by caste divisions, violence and toxic masculinity. The movie is scheduled to stream in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.