If your watchlist has been craving something beyond the usual Hindi biggies, the week's South releases deserves your attention:
- Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies (Malayalam)
A group of friends in Fort Kochi attempt to turn their chaotic lives around by launching a local wrestling collective. What follows is a spirited mix of rivalry, humour, bruising action and the struggle to build something of their own.
Streaming on: Netflix (Feb 19)
- Amoz Alexander (Malayalam)
A journalist's interview with a death-row inmate turns into a disturbing psychological encounter when the prisoner claims he has more crimes to confess. The film unfolds as a tense exploration of truth, guilt and moral conflict.
Streaming on: Sun NXT (Feb 20)
- Khajuraho Dreams (Malayalam)
This road adventure traces a long journey from Kerala to Khajuraho, where friendship, unresolved emotions and personal growth take centre stage.
Streaming on: Saina Play (Feb 20)
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- Lucky The Superstar (Tamil)
A lost puppy brings comfort to a broken family and a grieving child, until its sudden disappearance sparks a heartfelt and humorous rescue journey.
Streaming on: JioHotstar (Feb 20)
- Hotspot 2 Much (Tamil)
This bold romantic-comedy anthology presents three contemporary stories — tackling themes like fan culture, personal freedom and unconventional love — with a playful yet thought-provoking tone.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video (Feb 20)
- Sri Chidambaram Garu (Telugu)
A quiet rural drama about a young man battling deep insecurities while hiding behind a borrowed identity. Through love and emotional confrontation, he begins a journey towards self-acceptance and dignity.
Streaming on: ETV Win (Feb 19)
- Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige (Kannada)
A popular travel vlogger estranged from his mother is forced to confront his past when new relationships and revelations about his missing father reshape his understanding of family and identity.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video (Feb 20)
- Neeli Hakki (Kannada)
A festival favourite & State Award winner finally arrives on OTT. This poignant story follows young Sidda, whose life changes when his family migrates from village to city. Through a child's eyes, the film explores displacement, adaptation and quiet resilience.
Streaming on Sun NXT (Feb 20)
- Rakshasa (Kannada Series)
What appears to be a series of crocodile attacks soon turns into a far more sinister investigation. As superstition, fear and crime collide, a determined cop navigates a chilling psychological maze.
Streaming on: ZEE5 (Feb 20)
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