Vikram on Duty to Gandhi Talks: 5 South series and movies to watch this weekend

From series such as Vikram on Duty and Thadayam to movies like Neeli Hakki, here are the South series and movies to watch this weekend that are available to stream on OTTplay Premium.

Vikram on Duty, Gandhi Talks

Cop or thriller series seems to be the flavour of the season as we have Vikram on Duty and Thadayam from the Telugu and Tamil industries. The Malayalam industry also came up with another thriller series, Secret Stories Roslin. Kannada cinema, on the other hand, brings a heart-warming tale with Neeli Hakki. Here’s a look at the south movies and series available to watch on OTTplay Premium this weekend.

Which are the south OTT releases to watch this weekend

Gandhi Talks

Popular Tamil actors Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swamy lead this film, that too silently. A no-dialogue film, probably the first of its kind in the modern era, Gandhi Talks delves into the power of money to corrupt people. Vijay Sethupathi plays an educated unemployed man, while Arvind Swamy is seen as a wealthy businessman and the film follows the events after their paths cross. Aditi Rao Hydari plays the other key role in the film.

Thadayam

A spate of murders at midnight along a Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh village sparks tension in the locality. The killer also seems to be obsessed with the marriage symbols of the victims. A newly-transferred cop sets out to find the truth. Actor Samuthirakani makes his digital debut with the Tamil thriller series, which also features Malayalam actress Sshivada in a key role.

Also read: Thadayam web series review: Samuthirakani is a solid protagonist in preachy crime drama with no payoffs

Vikram on Duty

Vikram, a suspended cop, believes in acting by his own rules. A Hotstar Special, the series revolves around the investigation into the brutal rape of a young woman, that has Vikram back on duty. Even as he sets out to find the culprit to the heinous crime, Vikram has to ensure that the victim gets justice. Nikhil Maliyakkal of Bigg Boss Telugu fame leads the Telugu thriller series.

Secret Stories Roslin

A teenager, who is disturbed by nightmares of a green-eyed stalker, is at the centre of this Malayalam series. But what further troubles Roslin is when the stalker turns up at her house as a guest and her parents refuse to believe her claims. Popular actor Meena leads and Sanjana Dipu lead the series along with Vineeth and Hakim Shahjahan. Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph is the showrunner of Secret Stories Roslin.

Also read: Liked Meena in Roslin? Other Malayalam actresses who aced unsuspecting villain roles and where to watch

Neeli Hakki

10-year-old Sidda is completely at home in his village, nestled near a forest that he is absolutely fascinated by. But when his parents suddenly decides to leave behind the village for a city life, little Sidda struggles to deal with the new reality. Ganesh Hegde directed the film, which features Aman S Karkera as Sidda.

OTT releases FAQs

Q. Which are the latest south OTT releases?

A. The silent film Gandhi Talks the Telugu series Vikram on Duty are among the latest south OTT releases this weekend that are available to stream on OTTplay Premium. The Tamil film With Love also dropped on Netflix.

Q. Is Vikram on any OTT platform?

A. The Tamil film Vikram starring Kamal Haasan, is streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.

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