Get ready for an exciting weekend as South Indian cinema takes the spotlight on OTT! From Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada industries, a fresh lineup of movies and shows is set to stream across popular platforms. Whether you’re into action-packed thrillers, gripping mysteries, heartfelt dramas, or quirky comedies, there’s something for everyone. Streaming on Prime Video, Sun NXT, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Manorama Max, and Lionsgate Play, here’s the complete list of titles releasing between August 25 and August 31, 2025.
New South OTT Releases This Week (Aug 25 – 31): 10 New Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada Movies On OTT This Week
Shodha – Zee5
- Release Date: August 25, 2025
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Language: Kannada
- Shodha is a gripping Kannada series revolving around lawyer Rohit, whose life turns upside down when his wife Meera goes missing. When she returns, Rohit insists she isn’t Meera. A remake of the Hindi series Khoj – Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paa, the series is directed by Sunil Mysuru and stars Siri Ravikumar, Saptami Gowda, Arun Sagar, and Anusha Ranganath.
Dheeran OTT Release – Sun NXT
- Release Date: August 25, 2025
- Genre: Drama
- Language: Malayalam
- Cast: Jagadish, Manoj K Jayan, Sudheesh, Vineeth, Siddharth Bharathan
- When a well-meaning village hero leads his quirky neighbors on a chaotic road trip, every misstep and hidden secret turns into an unexpected adventure—and maybe even a blessing in disguise.
Kolahalam OTT Release – Sun NXT
- Release Date: August 25, 2025
- Genre: Drama
- Language: Malayalam
- Synopsis: A poignant tale unfolds within a mere 16-hour window, spanning the moments between an elderly man’s final breath and his funeral rites.
The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang OTT Release – SonyLIV
- Release Date: August 29, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Language: Malayalam
- This Malayalam series centers on a group of ambitious youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds. Their dream is to host a temple festival, but the path they choose is riddled with illegal activities. Filmmaker Krishand returns to the web series format with The Chronicles of 4.5 Gang, delivering a rollercoaster ride full of drama, suspense, and youthful misadventures.
Kammattam OTT Release – ZEE5
- Release Date: August 29, 2025
- Genre: Crime, Mystery
- Language: Malayalam
- This six-episode murder mystery follows Inspector Antonio George, who investigates what first appears to be a road accident, only to uncover a web of lies, deception, and dangerous secrets.
Shanthamee Rathriyil OTT Release – Manorama Max
- Release Date: August 25, 2025
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Language: Malayalam
- Jayaraj’s romantic drama unfolds across two timelines, weaving a story of love, heartbreak, and fate. The cast includes KR Gokul, Esther Enil, Siddharth Bharathan, Kailash, Mala Parvathy, and Viji Venkatesh.
Soothravakyam (Formula) OTT Release – Lionsgate Play
- Release Date: August 25, 2025
- Genre: Thriller
- Language: Malayalam
- Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Vinci Aloysius
- A suspense thriller exploring corruption, deception, and justice. Inspector Christo Xavier’s ideals are tested when a missing person’s case turns his world upside down.
Vasanthi – Manorama Max
- Release Date: August 28, 2025
- Genre: Drama
- Language: Malayalam
- Cast: Swasika, Siju Wilson, Shabareesh Varma.
- This Malayalam drama traces the life of Vasanthi, portraying the oppression she endured at every stage.
Indian Idol Telugu (Season 4) – Aha
- Release Date: August 29, 2025
- Genre: Reality Show
- Language: Telugu
- The hit music reality show Indian Idol Telugu returns for its fourth season, bringing back celebrity judges SS Thaman, Karthik, Geetha Madhuri, and Sree Rama Chandra. The season promises electrifying performances, new musical talent, and endless entertainment. The grand premiere kicks off at 7 PM on Friday.
Kingdom – Netflix
- Release Date: August 27, 2025
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Language: Malayalam
- Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Bhagyashri Borse
- After a few forgettable outings like The Family Star, Vijay Deverakonda made a return to the big screen with Kingdom. This action-packed thriller follows a cop sent to Sri Lanka to track a dreaded criminal – with a shocking twist: the don is his own brother.
This week’s OTT releases bring a diverse mix of action, drama, thrillers, romance, and web series across multiple South Indian languages. Platforms like Prime Video, Sun NXT, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Manorama Max, and Lionsgate Play have fresh content ready to stream, ensuring something for every viewer.