‘Vaazha 2’, ‘LIK’ to ‘Dacoit’: Here are the South OTT releases to watch this week
OTT platforms are also heating up with a fresh list of releases for streaming audiences. After May opened with several major digital premieres, this week too features a wide variety of films across multiple genres.From romantic dramas and action entertainers to dark comedies and horror thrillers, here is a look at some of the major South OTT releases this week.‘Dacoit: A Love Story’Dacoit: A Love Story, directed by Shaneil Deo, stars Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, and Resad Ajim in key roles. The action-romance drama is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Set in Madanapalle, the story revolves around a Dalit youngster who falls in love with a girl from an upper-caste family. His life changes after he is falsely accused in a murder case and sent to prison.After escaping jail 13 years later, he returns with revenge on his mind. However, things take an unexpected turn when he reunites with his former lover.‘Love Insurance Kompany’ and ‘Vaazha 2’ arrive‘Love Insurance Kompany’ features Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty, S. J. Suryah, and Yogi Babu in lead roles.The Tamil sci-fi romantic drama is set in the year 2040 and explores modern relationships through a futuristic narrative. The plot follows a couple whose relationship comes under pressure after the CEO of an insurance app predicts that their love story is destined to fail. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.Meanwhile, Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros stars Hashir, Vinayak V, Ajin Joy, and Alan Bin Siraj.The coming-of-age entertainer follows four close friends who are labelled as troublemakers and failures. As they deal with academic pressure and life struggles, they gradually begin a journey of self-discovery. The film particularly resonates with youngsters dreaming of moving abroad for a better future. The movie is streaming on JioHotstar.‘Bharatanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’‘Bharatanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’ stars Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Baby Jean, and Sruthy Suresh in important roles.ETimes review for the film reads, “Saiju is perfect as the person the family turns to in a difficult situation, but is as clueless as the rest of them. Baby Jean is a great addition to the mix. Suraj is subtle, yet crude and horrible in all aspects of his villainy; so well played.But while the actors have all done a good job, the script really is the real hero here and for that, the praise goes to writer-director Krishnadas.” The dark comedy thriller is currently streaming on Netflix.‘Satan: The Dark’ Set for OTT debut‘Satan: The Dark’ has been written and directed by Manikandan Ramalingam. The horror thriller released in theatres on March 27 this year.Following its theatrical run, the film is now preparing for its digital premiere. The cast includes FJ, Ayraa, Chandini Tamilarasan, Mona Bedre, and Sreeja Ravi in significant roles. According to the OTT Release Twitter forum, the film will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from May 8, 2026, nearly six weeks after its theatrical release.
