4 new South films to watch this week on OTT: Thug Life, Uppu Kappurambu and more

On weekends, South Indian films make an excellent choice for some top-notch entertainment. In case you’re having trouble deciding what to watch, here is a compilation of recently released South movies you shouldn’t miss out on streaming platforms.

4 South films to watch on OTT this week

Title Genre Where to watch
Thug Life Gangster Action Netflix
Madras Matinee Comedy Drama SunNXT
Paramasivan Fathima Horror Thriller Aha Video
Uppu Kappurambu Political Satire Amazon Prime Video

1. Thug Life (Tamil)

  • Cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, Joju George
  • Director: Mani Ratnam 
  • Genre: Gangster Action Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Thug Life” is a gripping action drama that features Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR as the main characters. You can watch it on Netflix. This film, directed by Mani Ratnam, follows the story of Rangaraaya Sakthivel, an older criminal boss in the mafia, who took in a young boy named Amaran after a gunfight in Delhi many years ago.

In time, Sakthivel treats and nurtures his adoptive son as if he were his biological offspring, turning him into a powerful figure within the mafia. Due to unavoidable circumstances, Sakthivel entrusts his adopted son with leading the gang, which eventually leads to tension between them.

Over time, the movie unfolds as a fight unto death, where the father and son engage in a fierce confrontation, culminating in one of them succumbing to fate.

2. Madras Matinee (Tamil)

  • Cast: Sathyaraj, Kaali Venkat, Roshni Haripriyan, Shelly Nabu Kumar, George Maryan, Sunil Sukhada
  • Director: Karthikeyan Mani
  • Genre: Comedy Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Where to watch: SunNXT

In a nutshell, Madras Matinee revolves around an older science fiction author, prompted by his caregiver, embarks on writing the narrative of an ordinary individual. Initially hesitant, he delves into and eventually appreciates the daily life of Kannan, a rickshaw driver in the city.

Initially, the writer may not realize it, but they eventually discover the profound drama hidden within an average individual’s existence. This aspect ultimately emerges as the main theme of the narrative.

3. Paramasivan Fathima (Tamil)

  • Cast: Vimal, Chayadevi, MS Bhaskar, Manoj Kumar, Sriranjani, Athira, Aruldoss, Cool Suresh
  • Director: Esakki Karvannan
  • Genre: Horror Thriller
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 23 minutes
  • Where to watch: Aha Video

In the tale, Paramasivan Fathima portrays a detective delving into the enigma of a sinister creature residing within his remote mountain hamlet. As he peels back layers of concealed facts, he gradually discovers deep-seated secrets that have remained shrouded for countless generations.

4. Uppu Kappurambu (Telugu)

  • Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Suhas, Babu Mohan, Shatru, Talluri Rameshwari
  • Director: Ani IV Sasi
  • Genre: Political Satire
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 16 minutes
  • Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

As a die-hard admirer, let me tell you about Uppu Kappurambu – a captivating blend of political comedy and drama that unfolds in the imaginative village of Chitti Jayapuram. In a heart-wrenching twist, following my father’s passing, I find myself thrust into the role as the village head, Apoorva, a socially timid soul struggling to navigate this newfound responsibility.

When Apoorva takes office, she encounters a predicament: the local graveyard is nearing its capacity for burials. The narrative unfolds as she navigates these challenges, all while dealing with objections from two powerful figures within the village.

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2025-07-04 16:07