Little Hearts to Madharaasi: 7 Latest Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada OTT releases to watch in the first week of October 2025

From the romantic tale in Little Hearts to the thrilling Madharaasi, here are the latest Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada OTT releases to watch in the first week of October 2025

Little Hearts, Madharaasi on OTT

It is a big week for the south with the likes of Kantara Chapter 1 hitting theatres, while OTT space is welcoming Little Hearts, Madharaasi, Sahasam and more. There is also the reality show of Bigg Boss, this time in Tamil. From Madharaasi to Little Hearts, here are the latest Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada OTT releases to watch in the first week of October 2025.

New South OTT releases

Madharaasi

OTT release date: October 1, 2025

Where to watch: Prime Video (also on OTTplay Premium with a top-up)

An NIA officer gets a tip-off of a crime syndicate's plan to smuggle firearms into Tamil Nadu, which undoubtedly will have far-reaching consequences. To thwart their attempt, he recruits an unlikely person to bust the operation. Sivakarthikeyan plays Raghu, while Malayalam actor Biju Menon is the NIA officer Premnath. Rukmini Vasanth and Vidyut Jammwal are also part of the movie.

Little Hearts

OTT release date: October 2, 2025

Platform: ETV Win via OTTplay Premium

Like what the title suggests, this Telugu film is narrates a young couple’s love story. Akhil Kumar and Khatyayani meet at a coaching centre. Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram play the lead role in the rom-com, which was quite a winner at the box office despite not having any star cast. Sai Marthand has helmed this film, which deserves your attention.

Sahasam

Release date: October 1, 2025

Platform: Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)

Sera and Jeevan are deeply in love but it is something her family are not ready to accept as they go ahead and fix her marriage to someone else. This prompts the couple to take desperate measures but finds their problems compounded by a criminal. Narain, Ramzan, Gouri G Kishan, and Babu Antony play the key roles in the film.

Also read: 4 big confirmed Malayalam OTT releases of October 2025

Maine Pyar Kiya

Release date: October 3, 2025

Platform: Lionsgate Play via OTTplay Premium

Preity Mukhundhan made her Malayalam debut with this 2025 film, which stars Hridhu Haroon in the lead role. But it turned out to be a forgettable outing as Maine Pyar Kiya failed to impress moviegoers. Another lovers’ tale is explored in the movie, with a good mix of action and comedy as well.

Director Faizal Faziludeen has also penned the screenplay for Maine Pyar Kiya, which also features filmmaker-actor Jeo Baby.

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9

Release date: October 5, 2025

Platform: JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium

After Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, Bigg Boss is all set to begin the next chapter of its Tamil edition. The host of the previous season, popular star Vijay Sethupathi, would return to the Bigg Boss Tamil house for Season 9. Social media is keenly speculating about the probable contestants. There would be 18 contestants this season apart from wildcard entries. Names of Kongu Manjunadhan, Ramya Joo, Sabarinadhan, and Malini Jeevarathanam are doing the rounds.

Junior

OTT release date: September 30, 2025

Where to watch: Aha

Even as Rishab Shetty's Kantara prequel could be making waves in theatres, Kireeti Reddy's Junior has also made its OTT debut. Kireeti stars as Abhinav who is relieved to be in college away from his father's control. But when he joins at a company for internship, he discovers some secrets that also have a connection to his family.

Gowrishankara

OTT release date: October 1, 2025

Platform: Sun NXT via OTTplay Premium

This Kannada film focuses on an artist who is grappling to come to terms with the loss of his daughter and wife. The little-known film stars Ravichandran in the lead. Not many saw or knew about its theatrical release, the makers would be hoping that it would garner more viewership now that it on OTT.

FAQs

Q. Which are the latest OTT releases?

A. Sahasam and Hridayapoorvam are among the latest OTT releases in Malayalam. The Telugu film Little Hearts and the Tamil film Madharaasi have also dropped online. All these films are available on OTTplay Premium under various subscription plans.

Q. Which is the latest Telugu film on OTT?

A. Little Hearts is the latest Telugu film on OTT. Starring Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram, Little Hearts dropped on ETV Win via OTTplay Premium

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