PremiumThandel to Rekhachithram: New Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu OTT releases to watch this week
From Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's Thandel to Asif Ali-starrer Rekhachithram, here are the new south OTT releases to watch this week from March 2 to March 8, 2025.
Last Updated: 08.51 AM, Mar 06, 2025
South digital space is set for an exciting ride in March 2025 as a wide variety of films, across Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages, is set to make their OTT premiere on various platforms. While Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s Thandel is the Telugu biggie in digital space, Asif Ali-starrer Rekhachithram is the Malayalam hit making its much-awaited OTT release this week. On the other hand, Tamil has a mixed baggage of star vehicle Vidaamuyarchi and Manikandan’s Kudumbasthan making their entry in the OTT world. So, from Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel to Asif Ali-starrer Rekhachithram, here are the new south OTT releases to watch this week from March 2 to March 8, 2025.
New Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu OTT releases this week
Thandel
OTT platform: Netflix
OTT release date: March 7, 2025
Language: Telugu
Naga Chaitanya sheds his urban chic look to transform into the rugged fisherman Raju in Thandel. Sai Pallavi is lovely as Satya, his lover. But Raju gets arrested after he enters Pakistani waters accidentally. This film is powered by the amazing chemistry of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, and a beautiful soundtrack by DSP. Watch Thandel on Netflix this weekend for a riveting tale that beautifully blends romance, action and more.
Rekhachithram
OTT Platform: SonyLIV, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: March 7, 2025
Language: Malayalam
Asif Ali proved once again that he is a bankable star with Rekhachithram, which also featured Anaswara Rajan in a key role. Jofin T Chacko’s directorial has an interesting story by Ramu Sunil, that is the real force behind this thriller. Rekhachithram follows cop Vivek as he pursues a 40-year-old case about the disappearance of a woman. This Malayalam thriller brilliantly taps into the alternative history genre to ensure a riveting movie that definitely should be on your watchlist this weekend.
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Vidaamuyarchi
OTT platform: Netflix
OTT release date: March 3, 2025
Language: Tamil
Ajith Kumar headlines the action drama film Vidaamuyarchi, which also features Trisha. Magizh Thirumeni has helmed this Tamil film, which is adapted from Breakdown, a Hollywood movie. Vidaamuyarchi follows a couple on a road trip, but the wife goes missing after certain events. Arjun Sarja and Regina Cassandra are also part of this film, which did not create as much of an impression in theatres as Thala fans would have liked.
Kudumbasthan
OTT platform: ZEE5, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: March 7, 2025
Language: Tamil
Another Tamil film, but Manikandan’s movie trains its lens on a middle-class family from Coimbatore. Kudumbasthan follows the events after the sole breadwinner of the family loses his job. Rajeshwar Kalisamy directed this film, which also features Guru Somasundaram, R. Sundarrajan, and Kudassanad Kanakam. Watch out for the hit Tamil family drama this weekend.
Njan Kandatha Sare
OTT platform: Manorama Max
OTT release date: March 7, 2025
Language: Malayalam
Cab driver Joekuttan decides to do the right thing and heads to the police station after witnessing a cop getting murdered. But things take a dramatic turn and even a loved one's life is in threat. Indrajith Sukumaran leads this film, along with Baiju Santosh and Mareena Michael in other key supporting roles. Njan Kandatha Sare is probably the least known film on this list, but might hold a trick up its sleeve.