Top children's films to binge-watch now to relive your best childhood memories

Tamil film Kurangu Pedal, a slice-of-life drama dedicated to children, is currently running in theatres. The film is about a couple of fifth-graders who yearn to learn how to ride a cycle during their summer vacations. While it is indeed a rarity in Tamil cinema to make films for and with children, there are some notable titles that you can stream. On that note, here are five children’s films you can stream on OTTplay Premium.

Children's films to watch on OTTplay Premium

Anjali - ZEE5

Director: Mani Ratnam

Cast: Shamili, Raghuvaran, Revathy, Prabhu

Directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Raghuvaran, Revathy, Baby Shamili and others, Anjali is a poignant tale of a family of four who find out that their apparent stillborn child is now residing in a children’s hospital. Despite the child being diagnosed with terminal illness, the family decides to bring her to their own and raise her, instigating jealousy from the existing sibling duo. Anjali is not only a film for adults but also tucks in various entertaining factors for young audiences as well.

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Pasanga 2 - Aha Tamil

Director: Pandiraj

Cast: Nishesh, Vaishnavi, Ramdoss, Vidya Pradeep, Karthik Kumar and Bindu Madhavi

Pasanga 2 is a 2015 film directed by Pandiraj and is a spiritual sequel to his film Pasanga. Pasanga 2 revolves around the issue of ADHD among children and is set in an urban backdrop. The film stars Nishesh, Vaishnavi, Ramdoss, Vidya Pradeep, Karthik Kumar and Bindu Madhavi among others, with Suriya and Amala Paul appearing in cameo roles. Pasanga 2 was a commercial success and bagged many awards upon its release. It is produced by Suriya.

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Deiva Thirumagal - SunNXT

Director: AL Vijay

Cast: Vikram, Baby Sara, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Nasser

Deiva Thirumagal is based on the 2001 American film I am Sam and is about an intellectually disabled father who is very much affectionate to his daughter who is taken into custody by the deceased mother's family. The film is directed by AL Vijay and stars Vikram, Baby Sara, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Nasser, and others.

My Dear Bootham – ZEE5

Director: Ragavan

Cast: Prabhudheva, Ashwanth Ashokkumar

My Dear Bootham is children's fantasy film directed by N Ragavan. Starring Prabhudheva and Ashwanth Ashokkumar of Super Deluxe fame, the film is about a young boy who finds a lamp and opens it only to summon the king of all genies to appear before him. Together they share a bond, as they fulfill each other's wishes.

Shot Boot Three - Aha

Director: Arun Vaidyanathan

Cast: Sneha, Venkat Prabhu, Yogi Babu

Shot Boot Three is directed by Arun Vaidyanathan and stars Sneha, Venkat Prabhu, Yogi Babu and others. It revolves around four children whose lifestyles change for the better after a pet enters their lives. But when it disappears one day, it is up to them to find their pet. The film chronicles the experiences they gain from doing so.

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