Several new South movies and web series are streaming online and some are set to make their much-anticipated OTT debut this Friday. From Tamil crime drama Dorothy to Telugu action movie The Paradise, here we have curated a list of new South OTT releases:
New South OTT Releases
| Movie | Release Date | OTT Platform |
| Dorothy | Oct 22 | Netflix |
| The Paradise | Oct 22 | Netflix |
| Varam | Oct 22 | JioHotstar |
| Sattamum Needhiyum S2 | Oct 23 | Zee5 |
| Dhoomakethu | Oct 23 | Netflix |
Dorothy (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: October 22, 2026
Dorothy is a 2026 Tamil crime drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, and Rishikanth. It follows two inseparable friends whose lives change with the arrival of a girl.
The Paradise (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: October 22, 2026
The Paradise is a 2026 Telugu action film directed by Srikanth Odela, starring Nani, Mohan Babu, and Kayadu Lohar. Set in 1980s Secunderabad, it follows a tribal leader fighting discrimination, oppression, and for his people's citizenship.
Varam (JioHotstar)
OTT Release Date: October 22, 2026
The 2026 fantasy-thriller series is streaming on JioHotstar. It follows a poor slum dweller (played by Vishwadev Rachakonda) who gains the ability to see tomorrow's news. The cast also features Shivathmika Rajashekar and Srinivas Avasarala.
Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 (Zee5)
OTT Release Date: October 23, 2026
Sattamum Neethiyum 2 is a 2025 Tamil courtroom drama web series directed by Balaji Selvaraj, starring Saravanan and Namritha MV. Created by Sooriya Prathap S.
Dhoomakethu (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: October 23, 2026
Dhoomakethu (2026) is a Malayalam time-loop comedy-drama film directed by Sudhi Maddison and starring Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vima. In the movie, Kuttan gets trapped in a time loop after his murder and his bride’s abduction, forcing him to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a rare comet.
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FAQs
Was The Paradise hit or flop?
The film wrapped up its theatrical run with approximately ₹159.50 crore globally against a high production budget (reported around ₹150 crore).
What is the censorship and runtime of The Paradise?
The movie received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC with a runtime of nearly three hours.