Amaran, Her, Lucky Baskhar...: Tamil, Malayalam and Telegu OTT releases to watch this weekend
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Amaran (Netflix)
Tamil action drama Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, is a biographical war story inspired by the Ashok Chakra recipient’s counterterrorism heroics in 2014. The film, also featuring Sai Pallavi, streams in multiple languages.
Matka (Prime Video)
Telugu drama Matka, now on Prime Video, charts Vasu’s rise from a refugee to a gambling kingpin in Visakhapatnam. Starring Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Nora Fatehi, this period tale spans 1958–1982 and is directed by Karuna Kumar.
Her (ManoramaMax)
Malayalam film Her, directed by Lijin Jose, tells the interwoven stories of five women from different walks of life. This tale of resilience and solidarity premiered on ManoramaMax on November 29, offering a layered, emotional narrative.
Vikkatakavi (Zee5)
Suspense series Vikkatakavi takes you to the 1970s, where detective Ramakrishna investigates eerie disappearances in the Nallamalla Forest. Streaming since November 28, this psychological thriller stars Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash.
KA (ETV Win)
Mystery film KA, streaming on ETV Win, revolves around Abhinaya Vasudev, a postman uncovering secrets in a quiet village. Kiran Abbavaram and Tanvi Ram star in this clever Telugu thriller available since November 28.
Lucky Baskhar (Netflix)
Telugu thriller Lucky Baskhar, starring Dulquer Salmaan, follows a banker entangled in a high-stakes money laundering conspiracy. Streaming on Netflix since November 30, it also features Meenakshi Chaudhary and Surya Srinivas.
Tappinchuku Thiruguvadu Dhanyudu Sumathi (aha)
Streaming on aha, this Telugu crime thriller follows Priyadarshi as he navigates a suspenseful bank robbery. Released November 28, the film blends tension and humor, supported by Niranjana Anoop and Manikandan R. Achari.
Oru Paithiyakaran’s Diary (SonyLiv)
Oru Paithiyakaran’s Diary is a Malayalam psychological drama exploring a writer’s unraveling mental state as he delves into his protagonist’s psyche. Starring Indrajith Sukumaran, this gripping narrative premieres December 2024.
Dharma (Disney+Hotstar)
Tamil action film Dharma, featuring Vijay Antony, follows a man seeking justice against a corrupt politician responsible for his family’s tragedy. Streaming on Disney+Hotstar from December 2024, it promises intense drama and powerful performances.