South Indian cinema has lined up a number of interesting titles to watch on OTT this week. If you’re wondering if there’s a new movie or show to stream, here’s a list of releases you shouldn’t miss.
8 South releases to watch on OTT this week
1. Lucky the Superstar
- Mould: GV Prakash Kumar, Anaswara Rajan, Daniel Anne Pope, Subbu Panchu, Kovai Sarala, Muthu Kumar, Motta Rajendran, Devadarshini Chetan
- Director: Udayabanu Maheswaran
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: tba
- Language: tamil
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
- Streaming Date: 20 February 2026
The story of Lucky The Superstar focuses on a lost and innocent puppy who wanders from one place to another. The puppy, which is considered lucky for others, plays a vital role in the emotional improvement of a child as well as brings happiness to a broken family. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when the puppy goes missing as part of a political initiative, forcing him out of the child’s life.
When the hero realizes the impact of Lucky’s absence, he sets out on a mission to bring him back. The rest of the film focuses on the emotional turmoil and adventurous journey of the characters.
2. Shri Chidambaram Garu
- Mould: Vamsi Tummala, Sandhya Vashishtha, Gopi N, Shivakumar Matta, Kalpalatha Garlapati, Arun P.
- Director: Vinay Ratnam
- Style: Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
- Language: Telugu
- Where to watch: etvwin
- Streaming Date: 19 February 2026
Shri Chidambaram Garu explores the story of a broken young man who hides behind shame and a borrowed name and through love, pain and quiet courage learns to see himself clearly and stand up for who he really is.
3. Teertharupa Thandeyavarije
- Mould: Nihar Mukesh, Rachna Inder, Rajesh Nataranga, Sithara, Ravindra Vijay, Ajit Hande, Ashvita R. Hegde
- Director: Ramenahalli Jagannath
- Style: family drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Language: Kannada
- Where to watch: amazon prime video
- Streaming Date: 20 February 2026
Thirtharupa Thandeywarige explores the story of Prithvi, a popular travel vlogger, who resents his single mother, Janaki, and keeps a distance from home.
As he grows closer to Akshara, the daughter of a senior journalist, a series of revelations force him to confront his past, particularly the disappearance of his estranged father and his rising public stature.
4. Hotspot 2 Much
- Mould: Priya Bhavani Shankar, MS Bhaskar, Thambi Ramaiah, Rakshan, Ashwin Kumar, Adhitya Baskar, Bhavani Sri, Brigida Saga
- Director: Vignesh Karthik
- Style: romantic comedy anthology
- Runtime: 2 hours
- Language: tamil
- Where to watch: amazon prime video
- Streaming Date: 20 February 2026
Hotspot 2 Much is an anthology film featuring three stories that tackle bold, contemporary issues like toxic fan culture, sartorial freedom, and even romance at times.
5. Dreams of Khajuraho
- Mould: Arjun Ashokan, Sharaf U Dheen, Srinath Bhasi, Aditi Ravi, Dhruvan, Chandhunadh, Raj Arjun
- Director: Manoj Vasudev
- Style: road adventure drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 11 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Where to watch: saina play
- Streaming Date: February 20, 2026 (TBD)
Khajuraho Dreams is the story of a group of friends who set out on a long distance road trip from Kerala to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. The film explores themes of travel, friendship, emotional conflict and self-discovery throughout their journey.
6. Monster
- Mould: Vijay Raghavendra, Mayuri, Avinash, Malvika, Appanna, Abhijeet
- Director: Suhan Prasad
- Style: psychological crime thriller
- Runtime: 7 episodes
- Language: Kannada
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: 20 February 2026
Rakshas is the story of Sub-Inspector Hanamappa, a tenacious policeman investigating a series of alleged crocodile attacks near the Yellamma temple in Savadatti. What initially appears to be an encounter with deadly animals soon turns out to be something much more sinister. As remains surface and panic spreads, folklore and deeply rooted beliefs begin to shape public perception, blurring the lines between superstition and reality.
As Hanmappa digs deeper, the case becomes entangled in a disturbing psychological maze where guilt, faith and fear become intertwined. Forced to confront not only the mystery behind the murders, but also the powerful beliefs surrounding them, he begins to question everything he thought about truth and justice.
7. Amoz Alexander
- Mould: Aju Varghese, Dayana Hameed, Jafar Idukki, Tara Amala Joseph, Nadirsha, Ashraf Pilakkal, Srijit Ravi, Kalabhavan Shajon, Sunil Sukhda
- Director: Ajay Shaji
- Style: crime drama thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Where to watch: sunnxt
- Streaming Date: 20 February 2026
Amoz Alexander explores the story of a journalist couple whose lives are turned upside down when they interview a convicted criminal, Amoz Alexander, who claims he has more heinous crimes to confess to. The tense, dark and intimate encounter forces the reporter to reevaluate his understanding of justice and uncover disturbing secrets.
8. Sixth Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
- Mould: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan, Visakh Nair, Ishan Shaukat, Siddique, Lakshmi Menon, Rafi, Carmen S Mathew, Mammootty (cameo)
- Director: Advaith Nair
- Style: action comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
- Language: Malayalam
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 19 February 2026
Chhath Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is the story of a group of misfits who form a wrestling group in Fort Kochi. As the story unfolds, personal rivalries and the challenges of running an entertainment franchise are explored.
The plot focuses on drama, intense fight scenes and the dynamics of their at-times-dysfunctional group, which also includes local hooligans. How these rivalries and fights take center stage is the heart of the film.
These are some of the recent South Indian movies and series that will be available for streaming this week, along with many other new ventures also releasing in theatres.
Also read: 7 South films releasing in theaters this week: From Vijay Raghavendra’s Sitaram’s Second Case to Suhas’ Hey Bhagwan
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