Kesari: Chapter 2, Lokah, Mirai: Top 10 films to stream on JioHotstar in 2025
Whether hoping to watch Su From So or Lokah, the best of South Indian cinema as well as Bollywood and Hollywood is all here on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).
Last Updated: 09.07 PM, Dec 10, 2025
JioHotstar, launched as a new OTT platform in India in 2025, almost instantly offered the best of all worlds. It especially turned out to be a blessing for the South Indian film industry, streaming the best of content from Kollywood, Mollywood, Tollywood and Sandalwood. This trend was particularly noticeable in the said year, when most content became a trend on the digital platform.
Here's looking at the top 10 films worth streaming on JioHotstar
Sasikumar and Simran lead the feel-good drama, Tourist Family. It touches upon the core of being human without getting too preachy, making it an enjoyable watch.
Akshay Kumar’s film on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, titled Kesari: Chapter 2, is one that deserves to be heard. This film is not a typical courtroom drama; rather, it serves as a remembrance of one of India’s darkest chapters and signifies a victory that will endure for a long time.
How to Train Your Dragon live-action film is here, and it works almost as well as the original movie. This one is for the adults, or at least the teens, to enjoy. If your younger self liked the animated version, you are bound to like the live-action just as much.
Kalyani Priyadarshan carries the fantasy drama, Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra. Co-starring Naslen, this is a movie that raises the benchmark in Mollywood. The cameos in the movie enhance this delightful watch.
In case you are searching for a comic relief with elements of horror in the right dose, JP Thuminad-starrer Su From So (Sulochana from Someshwar) is the movie you need to watch. There is rarely ever a dull moment with this movie that can entertain you even with the simplest of actions.
At this juncture, it's evident that a movie starring Mohanlal is bound for greatness. The same happens with Tharun Moorthy’s Thudarum. The film—in a sense—helps you relive the magic of Drishyam, but it is also a big step up through some important and culturally significant scenes. This is one film you need to watch to experience the magic.
Starring Basil Joseph, Lijomol, and Sajin Gopu in the lead roles, Ponman is all in the craft. It is a movie that has its heart in the right place. Jothish Shankar shows promise in his debut with this cinematic wonder.
Telugu cinema really stepped up when creating Mirai. Featuring Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj in the lead roles, the film offers a fine balance between mythology and modern storytelling. The powerful VFX and background score are just the icing on the cake of Mirai’s screenplay.
A film with heart and visuals, Thunderbolts* is a story set in redemption. In a world of aspiring heroes, a team of anti-heroes admits their wrongs and tries to fix them. For an MCU film that is not simply flaunting richness, this is a major step up in the right direction.
James Gunn and David Corenswet excel in their portrayals of Superman. The movie is all about hope and sincerity. While not perfect, the film does manage to impress in most bits.
FAQs
Q. Which is the best movie on JioHotstar in 2025?
A. The best movies on JioHotstar in 2025 include some South Indian film industry gems like Su From So, Lokah and Mirai. They also include Hollywood classics like Superman and How To Train Your Dragon.