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Thaai Kizhavi and Beyond: A look at Sivakarthikeyan’s must-watch films as producer and where to stream on OTT
Thaai Kizhavi and Beyond: Sivakarthikeyan, a prominent actor in Tamil film industry, has backed some interesting projects that you can stream via OTTplay Premium
Feb 27, 2026
Thaai Kizhavi; Sivakarthikeyan
Actor Sivakarthikeyan, who was recently seen in Parasakthi , also runs a production company through which he gives a platform to new voices, stories and values. With the recent production being Thaai Kizhavi which has hit theatres on February 27, here are the other films that are bankrolled by Sivakarthikeyan and bring a unique story to the table. All of them are available for streaming via OTTplay Premium.
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Where to watch Sivakarthikeyan-produced films on OTT?
Kanaa- ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium
Kanaa is a 2018 Tamil sports drama which marked Sivakarthikeyan’s debut production. Helmed by Arunraja Kamaraj, the film stars Aishwarya Rajesh as Kousalya, a determined young woman who aspires to play cricket for India. The rural drama talks about the struggles of women in sports and how much it takes to support them. Sathyaraj plays her supportive father, Murugesan, whose sacrifices shape her journey. Blending emotion and inspiration, Kanaa celebrates perseverance, dreams, and resilience, with music composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas.
Vaazhl- Prime Video with top-up
Vaazhl is a 2021 Tamil drama directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman and produced by Sivakarthikeyan. The film stars Pradeep Antony and TJ Bhanu in lead roles, whose characters meet in a wedding. What then follows is an emotional and spiritual journey of a young man who feels trapped in a monotonous urban life a woman who comes from a troubled household. After an unexpected turn of events, he embarks on a transformative road trip that takes him through breathtaking landscapes and unfamiliar experiences.
Doctor - SunNXT via OTTplay Premium
Doctor is a 2021 Tamil black comedy thriller directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and co-produced by Sivakarthikeyan who also stars in the lead role. Unlike his previous outings, in Doctor, Sivakarthikeyan played a stoic-faced military doctor who comes to the rescue of his fiancée’s family after her sister is trafficked. Actors Priyanka Arul Mohan, Vinay Rai Redin Kingsley, and Yogi Babu among others are part of the cast. Greatly appreciated for its dark humour with a serious subject, Doctor became a turning point in Sivakarthikeyan’s career.
Kottukkaali- Aha Tamil via OTTplay Premium
Kottukkaali is a 2024 Tamil rural drama that had opened to exceptionally good reviews from critics and international film festivals. Directed by PS Vinothraj, the film stars Anna Ben and Soori in lead roles. Shot in the rural Tamil Nadu landscape, Kottukkaali is about a young woman who has fallen to silence after failing to convince her casteist family to accept her lover from lowered community. Exploring the themes of patriarchy, superstition, and misogyny through the lens of a young woman, Kottukkaali takes a raw, realistic route to tell a hard-hitting tale with minimalistic frames and powerful performances.
Kurangu Pedal - Aha Tamil via OTTplay Premium
Kurangu Pedal is a 2024 Tamil coming-of-age drama directed by Kamalakannan and produced by Sivakarthikeyan. Set in the 1980s, the film captures the innocence and aspirations of rural childhood, as a young boy dreams to learn how to ride a bicycle. Through his journey, the film gently explores themes of friendship, class differences and the small yet defining moments that shape one’s formative years. The rooted performances and a nostalgic value of the period setting helps Kurangu Pedal blend humour and emotion.
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House Mates- ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium
House Mates is a 2025 Tamil horror fantasy comedy-drama that revolves around a newly married couple who get a second-hand apartment. But when they begin to realise a presence in their house, and that is not a ghost, the couple realise that they are sharing their house with another family but from a different timeline. Blending humour, emotional content and fantasy, the film is directed by Rajavel and stars Darshan, Kaali Venkat, Vinodhini, Aarsha Chandini Baiju and others.
Thaai Kizhavi FAQs
Q. What is Thaai Kizhavi release date?
A. Thaai Kizhavi released in theatres on February 27, 2026.
Q. What is Thaai Kizhavi OTT partner?
A. JioHotstar has bagged the OTT rights of Thaai Kizhavi and will be available on OTTplay Premium as well.
Q. What does Thaai Kizhavi mean?
A. The title refers to a funny way of addressing an old woman.
Sivakarthikeyan films to watch
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