Narivetta to 8 Vasantalu: New Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada OTT releases to watch this week (July 7-July 13, 2025)

From Tovino Thomas-led Narivetta to director Phanindra Narsetti's 8 Vasantalu, new Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada OTT releases to watch this week (July 7-July 13, 2025)

Narivetta, 8 Vasantalu

It is a busy week for south digital space as a varied and intriguing bunch of films are making their OTT debut. While a tense stand-off between the police and tribals is at the centre of Narivetta, a youngsters pursue their breakdance passion in Moonwalk. The Telugu film 8 Vasantalu promises a romantic tale, while Karki gives a Kannada perspective to Pariyerum Perumal. From Narivetta to 8 Vasantalu, new Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada OTT releases to watch this week (July 7-July 13, 2025):

Latest Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada OTT releases

Narivetta

Release platform: Sony LIV, OTTplay Premium

Release date: July 11, 2025

Language: Malayalam

Tovino Thomas appears as a young cop in this film, which focuses on a tribal agitation in Wayanad. The tribals, protesting against land allotment, face off with the police in the tense film. Other notable names in the cast, include Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim and Priyamvada Krishnan. The film is a must-watch on this list.

Moonwalk

Release platform - JioHotstar, OTTplay Premium

Release date - July 8

Language: Malayalam

Vinod AK’s directorial film follows a bunch of teenagers in Kerala as they passionately learn breakdance, as the Michael Jackson mania reaches even the small towns in Kerala. Inspired by real stories, the film is a touching tribute to the OG icon and the breakdance culture from the past century. Anunath, Sibi Kuttappan, and Sujith Prapanchan play the key roles in this vibrant film, which deserves your attention.

Also read: Moonwalk movie review: Sibi Kuttappan, Anunath’s gang ride the wave to kill it on the breakdance floor

Mr & Mrs Bachelor

Release platform - Manorama Max

Release date - July 11, 2025

Language: Malayalam

Anaswara Rajan stars in the lead role of Stephy, the daughter of an influential man. As she runs away from her own wedding, her paths cross with that of a much-older bachelor (Indrajith Sukumaran). The film had got some unwanted attention, but had a forgettable run at the box office. Nevertheless, Mr & Mrs Bachelor is expected to get some considerable viewership upon its OTT debut.

Mr Rani

Platform: Lionsgate Play, OTTplay Premium

Release date: July 11, 2025

Language: Kannada

The film follows Raja, who dreams of becoming an actor. He does make it to the silver screen, but there is a twist as he has to pretend to be an actress, titular Rani, to fulfill his dream. Deepak Subramanya and Parvathy Nair star in the lead roles in the quirky comedy, helmed by Madhu Chandra.

Karki

Platform: Sun NXT, OTTplay Premium

Release date: July 11, 2025

Language: Kannada

Pariyerum Perumal, the acclaimed Tamil film helmed by Pa Ranjith, gets a Kannada remake with Karki. The film centres on a law student who bonds with an upper caste girl from his college, much to the chagrin of her family. What follows are brutal consequences as the film delves into caste oppression. Jai Prakash Reddy and Meenakshi Dinesh play the lead roles in the Kannada film.

8 Vasantalu

Platform: Netflix

Release date: July 11, 2025

Language: Telugu

The film revolves around a martial arts expert and his romantic trysts, navigating the complex ups and downs of relationships. Filmmaker Phanindra Narsetti has strived to ensure that his moving film, stands out amid the action-packed and masala films from Telugu industry. Ananthika Sanilkumar, Ravi Duggirala, and Hanu Reddy star in the film.

Kaliyugam

Platform: SunNXT, OTTplay Premium

Release date: July 11, 2025

Language: Tamil

The year is 2064, and the world is struggling with the shortage of food or water, further widening the rich-poor divide. The post-apocalyptic thriller stars Shraddha Srinath in the lead along with Kishore. Pramodh Sundar has penned and directed this film, which promises a different cinematic experience.

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