8 new South Indian movies to watch on OTT this week: Tovino Thomas-led Narivetta to 8 Vasantalu

South Indian films offer an undeniable burst of entertainment for all viewers. In case you’re pondering over your choice for this week’s streaming, here’s a selection worth exploring.

8 South Indian movies you can watch this week

Title Language Where to watch
Moonwalk Malayalam JioHotstar
Kaliyugam Tamil SunNXT
8 Vasantalu Telugu Netflix
Karki Kannada SunNXT
Mr & Mrs Bachelor Malayalam ManoramaMAX
Saaree Telugu Aha Video
Mr Rani Kannada Lionsgate Play
Narivetta Malayalam SonyLIV

1. Moonwalk (Malayalam)

  • Cast: Sibi Kuttappan, Anunath, Rishi Kainikkara, Siddharth B, Sujith Prabhakar, Arjun Manilal, Manoj Moses, Meenakshi Raveendran
  • Director: Vinod AK
  • Genre: Musical Drama
  • Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
  • Where to watch: JioHotstar

Moonwalk is a Malayalam-language musical drama, taking place in the late 1980s, that follows a group of teenagers from a small town. They find inspiration in Michael Jackson and attempt to imitate his iconic pop star image and dance moves.

In the narrative, the struggle between following one’s passion despite societal resistance takes center stage as a key theme.

2. Kaliyugam (Tamil)

  • Cast: Shraddha Srinath, Kishore, Iniyan Subramani, Asmal, Harry, Mithun, David Santhosh, Master Ronith
  • Director: Pramodh Sundar
  • Genre: Post-apocalyptic psychological thriller
  • Runtime: 1 hour and 51 minutes
  • Where to watch: SunNXT

In the Tamil language, the film titled “Kaliyugam,” starring Shraddha Srinath in the main role, is a psychological thriller set in a post-apocalyptic scenario. The story unfolds in the year 2064, where a band of people encounter life-threatening circumstances amidst a decaying society and struggle with their inner conflicts. The film delves into the topics of survival, ethics, and human fortitude.

3. 8 Vasantalu (Telugu)

  • Cast: Ananthika Sanilkumar, Ravi Duggirala, Hanu Reddy, Kanna Pasunoori, Sanjana Hardageri
  • Director: Phanindra Narsetti
  • Genre: Coming-of-age Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Vasantalu” presents a tale of young love and personal growth starring Ananthika Sanilkumar as the protagonist. This movie follows the life of Shuddhi, a resident of Ooty who is both a writer and martial artist. After the passing of her father, she lives with her mother.

During times of emotional turmoil, Shuddhi finds solace in putting her feelings into words through writing. Over the course of eight years, she encounters love and heartache with Varun, ultimately undergoing a profound personal metamorphosis as a result.

4. Karki (Kannada)

  • Cast: Jai Prakash Reddy, Meenakshi Dinesh, Sadhu Kokila, Bala Rajwadi, Yathiraj
  • Director: Pavithran
  • Genre: Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 33 minutes
  • Where to watch: SunNXT

Karki is a movie in the Kannada language that features Jai Prakash Reddy and popular actress Meenakshi Dinesh as the main characters. This film, a remake of Pariyerum Perumal (2018), follows the tale of a young man belonging to an oppressed caste who struggles to overcome adversity in order to achieve the respect he deserves.

5. Mr & Mrs Bachelor (Malayalam)

  • Cast: Indrajith Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Dayyana Hameed, Rosin Jolly, Biju Pappan, Rahul Madhav, Sohan Seenulal
  • Director: Deepu Karunakaran
  • Genre: Romantic Comedy
  • Runtime: 1 hour and 59 minutes
  • Where to watch: ManoramaMAX

In this Malayalam-language romantic comedy, titled “Mr & Mrs Bachelor,” we find Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan taking on the main roles. The story revolves around Stephy, a woman about to get married, who unexpectedly runs away from her own wedding ceremony, and then encounters Jithu, a 40-year-old bachelor.

For the remainder of the movie, we follow the amusing and thrilling voyage undertaken by this pair, also uncovering the reasons behind Stephy’s departure from her own wedding.

6. Saaree (Telugu)

  • Cast: Aaradhya Devi, Satya Yadu, Sahil Sambhyal, Kalpalatha, Darbha Appaji Ambarisha
  • Director: Giri Krishna Kamal
  • Genre: Psychological Thriller
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes
  • Where to watch: Aha Video

Movie titled “Saaree” is in Telugu, helmed by director Giri Krishna Kamal and penned by Ram Gopal Varma. It delves into the realm of psychological thrillers, narrating the tale of a man who vacations with his friends. Incidentally, they come across a woman adorned in a saree during their trip.

Smitten by her, the teenager exerts all efforts to win her affection, only to be turned down. Now, consumed by his feelings for her, he becomes determined to gain her favor, regardless of the challenges that may arise.

7. Mr Rani (Kannada)

  • Cast: Deepak Subramanya, Parvathy Nair, Srivatsa Shyam, Madhu Chandra, Lakshmi Karanth, Anand Ninasm
  • Director: Madhu Chandra
  • Genre: Comedy Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 8 minutes
  • Where to watch: Lionsgate Play

In the main roles are Deepak Subramanya and Parvathy Nair in the Kannada-language film titled Mr. Rani. This comedy-drama follows the tale of Raja, a youthful individual with dreams of acting, yet pressured by his parents to study engineering instead.

In the movie, Raja transforms his appearance to portray a female character, capturing audiences’ hearts and becoming a youthful phenomenon. His courage in tackling this unique scenario forms an essential part of the film’s narrative.

8. Narivetta (Malayalam)

  • Cast: Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, K Shanthi, Pranav Teophine, Priyamvada Krishnan
  • Director: Anuraj Manohar
  • Genre: Action Drama
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Where to watch: SonyLIV

Narivetta – A Thrilling Drama

In this action-packed drama, Tovino Thomas takes center stage as the main character. The Malayalam film, skillfully directed by Anuraj Manohar, is inspired by actual events from the Muthanga Protests that occurred in 2003.

The movie offers an immersive perspective, following Police Constable Peter Varghese as he maintains order amidst tribal demonstrations. It delves into the escalation of these protests into a chaotic, violent situation, and intricately portrays the intricate issues surrounding land ownership rights in the film.

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2025-07-08 16:23