The most watched film on OTT at the moment is Sai Pallavi’s Gargi, which debuted last week on Sony LIV. This isn’t the first time a South Indian film has gained a lot of popularity, though. Since a few years ago, South Indian movies have received a lot of attention on OTT. Fans anticipate their release on OTT even in the northern Indian states. We have started listing the South Indian releases each week because of this. This week’s [August 15–August 21] OTT releases for south Indian films and television programs are listed below.
Heaven is an investigative thriller directed by debutant Unni Govindraj. Starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sudheesh, and Vinaya Prasad, the movie revolves around the investigation of the murder of SI Peter Kurishingal’s (Suraj Venjaramoodu) son, along with his classmate and family.
Language: Malayalam
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Highway is a crime thriller starring Anand Deverakonda, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Abhishek Banerjee, and Saiyami Kher. The movie follows a photographer Vishnu (Deverakonda) who falls in love with Tulasi (Manasa), who was smashed all her life. While their love blooms, Vishnu’s life takes a wild turn when a serial killer named D, kidnaps his lady love. Will he be able to save her, is what the movie is all about.
Language: Telugu
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: Aha Video
Starring Arun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirakani, and Yogi Babu, Yaanai is a mass action entertainer that revolves around two families living in the Ramnad district. The movie chronicles the several events that happen in these two families.
Language: Tamil, Telugu
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: Zee5
This new Tamil web series is about the movie piracy site TamilRockerz. The notorious piracy sites leak new movies and shows as soon as they get released. It is a big threat to the entertainment industry. Starring Arun Vijay in the lead role, the series showcases how exactly does this website operate? How are new movies added to the website? What is its purpose?
Language: Tamil
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: SonyLIV
Starring Dr Shivarajkumar, Dhananjaya, Prithvi Ambaar, Anjali, and Yasha Shivkumar, Bairagee is a mass entertainer that revolves around a hulivesha artiste who works in a police station, doing odd jobs. When moved to a new place with his inspector friend, he witnesses a tragic incident that arouses the tiger within him once again.
Language: Kannada
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: Voot
About TamilRockerz and Yaanai, I am especially enthusiastic. Do you agree? In the comment section, please share your thoughts.
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