Kalamkaval to Gurram Paapi Reddy: 6 Latest OTT releases in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada to watch in third week of January 2026

From Mammootty-led Kalamkaval to Gurram Paapi Reddy here are the latest OTT releases in Malayalam, Telugu,and Kannada to watch in the third week of January 2026

Kalamkaval, Gurram Paapi Reddy

A chilling serial killer tale from Kerala-Tamil Nadu, a new-age social drama from Telugu cinema and a Kannada comedy heist are the new OTT releases in the digital space this week. Mammootty-led Kalamkaval, Navdeep’s Dhandoraa, Gurram Paapi Reddy and Dheekshith Shetty-starrer Bank of Bhagyalakshmi vie for audience attention in the south space. Here are the latest OTT releases in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada to watch in the third week of January 2026

Which are the new OTT releases in south

Kalamkaval

OTT release date: January 16, 2026

Where to watch: Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium)

Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty leads this slow-burn Malayalam thriller, albeit as a serial killer. Actor Vinayakan is seen as cop Jayakrishnan determined to track down the culprit who has taken the lives of several innocent women. The performances of the lead cast, especially Mammootty, and the engaging storyline are the highlights of this movie, which deserves to be on your watchlist this week.

ALSO READ: Kalamkaval review: Mammootty’s venomous turn drives this slow-burn study of a serial killer's mind and method

Bha Bha Ba

OTT release date: January 16, 2026

Where to watch: ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Malayalam actor Dileep stars in the lead role in the film, which the makers have said is a no logic, mindless fun film. Helmed by Dhananjay Shankar, the film follows the events after the Chief Minister is kidnapped. Superstar Mohanlal also makes an extended cameo appearance in the film, which also features Vineeth and Dhyan Sreenivasan. The film was panned for its poor story and crass dialogue. But despite this, Bha Bha Ba is likely to find an audience in the digital space.

Gurram Paapi Reddy

OTT release date: January 16, 2026

Where to watch: ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Naresh Agastya stars in the titular role of Gurram Paapi Reddy, a youth seeking to make quick money. He comes up with a bizarre plan after his attempt to rob a bank fails. His girlfriend and ex-convicts also become involved as the youth sets out to get hold of a corpse. Faria Abdullah plays the female lead along with Yogi Babu in a key role in the film.

Also read: Gurram Paapi Reddy Review: Faria Abdullah's crime comedy is just for a few laughs

Dhandoraa

OTT Release date: January 14, 2026

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (Available for OTTplay Premium subscribers with a top-up)

This hard-hitting Telugu film delves into the issue of honor killing in a small village, as a young couple from different castes come under scrutiny over their relationship. Murali Kanth D directs the film, which features Sivaji, Navdeep, and Shree Nandu. Dhandoraa was a Christmas 2025 release and is now set for its digital debut. Though smaller in scale, Dhandoraa deserves to be watched for the sensitive portrayal of a subject that sadly remains relevant in our society.

Kirkkan

OTT release date: January 15

Where to watch: Sun NXT and OTTplay Premium

This lesser-known Malayalam film is said to be based on a real-life incident. Kirkkan delves in into a village girl's murder in central Kerala during the 2000s. Though film is not much known among the public, it features a robust bunch of actors, including Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, and Kani Kusruti.. Johny Antony and Anarkali Marikar are also part of the cast.

Bank of Bhagyalakshmi

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (Available for OTTplay Premium subscribers with a top-up)

Kannada actor Dheekshith Shetty leads the movie Bank of Bhagyalakshmi, which follows a gang of thieves eying to loot a co-operative bank. Abhishek Manjunath’s directorial debut was scheduled to release on digital space this week, but missed its January 12 release date. The film promises a decent heist comedy.

OTT releases FAQs

Q. Which are the new releases on OTT?

A. The new OTT releases this week include Malayalam films Kalamkaval and Bha Bha Ba Telugu films Gurram Paapi Reddy and Dhandoraa that are available to stream on OTTplay Premium.

Q. What is new on Netflix India this week?

A. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Can This Love Be Translated?, and The Rip are the new titles releasing on Netflix this week.

Q. What does the title Bha.Bha.Ba mean?

A: The title Bha.Bha.Ba of the Malayalam film, starring actor Dileep along with Mohanlal, is an acronym for Bhayam (Fear), Bhakthi (Devotion), and Bahumanam (Respect).

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