April has welcomed a wide range of South OTT releases. With a fresh new week ahead, the OTT platforms have already locked in some entertaining dramas for you. To make things easier, here is a proper guide for Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil OTT releases of the week.
Prathichaya
Genre: Political Thriller
It is a Malayalam-language political thriller that follows a story of power, betrayal, and revenge. The plot revolves around the son of a late politician who enters the dangerous world of politics to clear his father's name after a major scam that left the family with no way out. Nivin Pauly plays the lead role of John Varghese, a witty and intelligent tech entrepreneur who uses his sharp strategies to fight corruption and restore his family's honour and legacy.
Streaming On: JioHotstar from April 24, 2026
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Band Melam
Genre: Romantic Musical Drama
Childhood friends Giri and Raaji grew up together in a small village with a deep bond of friendship. Raaji focuses on her education and moves ahead in her life; however, Giri chooses a completely different path as he follows his passion for music and forms a village band. While life pulls them apart on different paths, destiny brings their stories together after an unexpected union.
Streaming On: ZEE5 from April 24, 2026
Lechindi Mahila Lokam
Genre: Comedy Drama
This Telugu-language comedy drama features a village where male dominance prevails. However, a bold and outspoken woman challenges the patriarchal system and traditions. Her journey takes the audience through laughter, conflicts, and social change as she fights against the male-dominance and proves that a woman's voice also has power, highlighting women's empowerment.
Streaming On: Sun NXT from April 22, 2026
Soul Trip
Genre: Travel
Soul Trip is a new travel-reality series where popular personalities tell real stories of their unforgettable destinations. In Episode 1, Jaggu Bhai joins the journey for an exciting and fun-filled adventure.
Streaming On: ETV Win from April 23, 2026
The Eternal Love
Genre: Romantic Drama
It is a heartfelt story described as "A love story written in rehearsals… broken in reality." It explores the depth of love and emotional bonds.
Streaming On: ETV Win from April 24, 2026
Happy Raj
Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
The Tamil-language comedy drama follows a simple man named Raj, who is unlucky in love. His optimism is shaken following a series of downs in life. However, he falls in love with a girl, but the story takes a hilarious turn when his father clashes with the girl's father, leading to unexpected events.
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video from April 24, 2026
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