South Indian cinema has been delivering some of the most remarkable performances across various industries, including Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil. While many of these films made waves in theaters, they are now gearing up for their digital debuts. If you love South films, it’s time to grab some popcorn and enjoy these much-awaited releases from the comfort of your home. Here’s a list of the top South movies hitting OTT platforms this week.
1. Pushpa 2 Reloaded (No Hindi Release)
Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil
Director: Sukumar
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 30
Language: Telugu
Pushpa 2 has emerged as a cinematic phenomenon, shattering box office records and captivating audiences. Now, a reloaded version with an additional 23 minutes of footage is set to stream on Netflix from January 30. However, the Hindi version will not be included in this digital release.
2. Identity
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Mandira Bedi
Directors: Akhil Paul, Anas Khan
Streaming Platform: Zee5
Release Date: January 31
Language: Malayalam
This action crime thriller introduced a fresh perspective to Malayalam cinema, offering themes rarely explored in the industry. After a mixed reception at the box office, Identity is now making its way to the digital space.
3. Pothugadda
Cast: Shatru, Prasanth Karthi, Vismaya Sri, Venky, Prudhvi Dandamudi
Director: Raksha Veeran
Streaming Platform: ETV Win
Release Date: January 30
Language: Telugu
After facing multiple delays, Pothugadda is finally ready for its OTT premiere. Known for its gripping and emotionally intense storyline, the film is now set to reach audiences through ETV Win.
4. 90:00 Minutes
Cast: Arun Kumar, Aju Varghese, Arya Babu, Santhosh Keezhattoor
Director: Nithin Thomas Kurisingal
Streaming Platform: Manorama Max, SimplySouth
Release Date: January 27
Language: Malayalam
This survival drama, originally released two years ago, is finally making its way to OTT. 90:00 Minutes tells the harrowing tale of two women trapped in a life-threatening CNG pipeline, making for a thrilling watch.
5. Bioscope
Cast: Sankagiri Rajkumar, Manickam, Muththayi, Vellayammal
Director: Sankagiri Rajkumar
Streaming Platform: Aha
Release Date: January 31
Language: Tamil
A comedy-drama that hit theaters amid the Sankranti festivities, Bioscope is now ready for its digital debut. While it garnered mixed reviews, its humor and charm make it a must-watch.
6. Thiru Manickam
Cast: Samuthirakani, Bharathiraja, Ananya, Nassar, Vadivukkarasi, Thambi Ramaiah
Director: Nandha Periyasamy
Streaming Platform: Zee5
Release Date: January 31
Language: Tamil
Despite receiving an average response at the box office, Thiru Manickam was praised for its engaging screenplay and strong performances. Now, audiences can experience the film from the comfort of their homes as it streams on Zee5.
