‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, ‘Lokah’, to ‘Idli Kadai’ OTT release: When and where you can watch these South films on streaming platforms | Tamil Movie News
South Indian movies that are set to rock your home screen this week are waiting on OTT! These films have brought together a variety of genres action, emotion, fantasy, village life, and more. These recent box office hits are now at your fingertips. Starring stars, contributions from music masters, and grand visuals all in one place. This weekend, be sure to watch the best South Indian films streaming on your favorite OTT platforms.
‘Kantara: Chapter 1’
Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ has now entered the OTT world. The film is available for streaming on Prime Video from October 31, and released in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam along with the original Kannada version. Starring Rishabh Shetty, Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiya, the film is a prequel to the 2022 film ‘Kantara’ and centers on the origin of the deity Panchurli and the conflict between the tribes and the kings. The film, composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, has set a record by grossing over Rs. 600 crore in theaters.
‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’
After a massive box office success, Kalyani Priyadarshan‘s film ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ is now gearing up for an OTT release. This fantasy action film, which has grossed Rs 300 crore worldwide, is streaming on a popular digital platform from October 31. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nazlen, Vijayaraghavan, and Sandy, the film has a magical storyline that blends mythological stories and human emotions. The Malayalam blockbuster is also available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages, and it earning super strong reception from digital lovers.
‘Idli Kadai’
The film ‘Idli Kadai’ directed by Dhanush was released in theaters on October 1. It stars Nithya Menon, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Samuthirakani, Prakash Raj, Rajkiran, and others in lead roles. G.V. Prakash has composed the music. Netflix has acquired the OTT rights of the film for Rs. 45 crores. Based on this, ‘Idli Kadai’ is now streaming on Netflix from October 29, 2025. The film, which also has the distinction of being the fourth film directed by Dhanush, has been earning a new reception after its digital release.
‘Blackmail’
G.V. Prakash starrer ‘Blackmail’ was released in theatres on September 12. Now the film is releasing on OTT. The crime thriller is now available for streaming on Sun NXT platform, and the film is streaming from October 30. Directed by Mu. Maran, the film is a dark thriller filled with secrets, intrigue, and emotions. It stars G.V. Prakash, Teju Ashwini, Srikanth, Bindu Madhavi, Linga, and Redin Kingsley. Sam C.S. has composed the music, Gokul Benoy has handled the cinematography, and San Lokesh has done the editing.
