Premium5 South movies to stream this weekend if you’re stuck indoors
With the COVID-19 cases on the upswing, it is wise to exercise caution and stay at home. We have picked five movies for you to enjoy this weekend
Last Updated: 12.00 AM, Apr 17, 2021
The pandemic seems to be never-ending. With most states in the nation once again curbing capacities in theatres, filmmakers have been forced to rely on OTT platforms for releases. The past few weeks have seen a significant rise in the number of OTT releases, especially from South Indian industries.
But if you’re worried that staying confined to the four walls of your house is going to be boring, don’t fret. Here’s a list of five new releases that’ll make your weekend better:
Uppena
Telugu romantic-drama Uppena focuses on caste violence. The film stars Vaishnavi Tej and Krithi Shetty in lead roles with Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi starring as the antagonist.
Why you should watch this film: The movie is a depiction of what it is like to love in a society that is rife with casteism and patriarchy. Vijay Sethupathi’s performance is an added bonus.
Where: Netflix
Anbirkiniyal
Anbirkiniyal, directed by Gokul, is a Tamil survival thriller. The story is about a woman who accidentally gets locked in the cold storage of a restaurant. The Tamil remake of the Malayalam film Helen, Anbirkiniyal stars Keerthi Pandian, Arun Pandian and Praveen Raja.
Why you should watch this film: The heartwarming moments of Anbirkiniyal will have you tearing up. Keerthi and Arun Pandian’s bond as a father-daughter duo is also something audiences are likely to love.
Where: Amazon Prime Video
The Priest
Malayalam mystery-horror The Priest revolves around a priest with a special skill - detecting supernatural elements. An investigation into a series of connected suicides leads the titular character down a spiral of revelations. The Priest stars Mammootty and Manju Warrier.
Why you should watch this film: Mammootty. Period.
Where: Amazon Prime Video
Vellam
Vellam is the story of an alcoholic whose life is transformed when he decides to change his ways. Starring Jayasurya, Samyuktha Menon, Siddique, Sreelakshmi and Santhosh Keezhattor, this Malayalam biographical drama is based on the life Murali Kunumpurath, who went from being in the depths of alcoholism to a successful entrepreneur.
Why you should watch this film: The plot of the film is realistic. The highlight of the film is Murali (played by Jayasurya) struggling with alcoholism. The actor has sunk his teeth deep into the role and it shows.
Where to watch: Sun NXT
Yuvarathnaa
Puneeth Rajkumar's Yuvarathnaa tells the story of a government college that is on the verge of shutting down due to politics and the privatisation of the education system. Prakash Raj plays the college principal, who is fighting against this and Rajkumar’s character emerges as a student who supports his vision.
Why you should watch this film: Yuvarathnaa is a superstar-driven 'mass' entertainer with a message that is wrapped in the right amount of spice to keep the audiences engaged.
Where: Amazon Prime Video