6 South Releases to Watch on OTT This Week: Lokesh Kanagaraj starrer DC to Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju

South Indian cinema has lined up several exciting titles for OTT audiences this week. If you're wondering whether there's a new movie or show to stream, here's a list of releases you shouldn't miss.

6 South OTT Releases To Watch This Week

1. DC

• Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Thalaivasal Vijay, Avinash Raghudevan, Balaji Deviprasad, Sharath Raj, Kasthuri Raja
• Director: Arun Matheswaran
• Genre: Romantic Action
• Language: Tamil
• Where to watch: SunNXT
• Streaming Date: September 4, 2026

DC follows Devadas, a rebellious man who leads a small group and lives by his own moral code. After standing up for a farmer’s family, he becomes the target of a determined unit. His life takes another turn when he falls in love with Parvathy, whose tragic fate deepens his resolve for revenge.

Later, he meets Chandra, a woman who resembles Parvathy, and helps her escape her troubled past. As Devadas and Chandra face betrayal and relentless pursuit, he reconciles with his estranged father and fulfills his promise to the farmer’s family before confronting the forces in search of him.

2. The Court

• Cast: Yogalakshmi, V. Jayaprakash, Arjun Syam Gopan
• Director: Balaji Selvaraj
• Genre: Romantic Drama
• Language: Telugu
• Where to watch: JioHotstar
• Streaming Date: September 4, 2026

The Court follows Yazhini, an idealistic young woman with a speech impediment who takes on a complex challenge opposing her father, a celebrated veteran, Raj Sekar. As the proceedings unfold, the professional rivalry brings intense conflict and hidden family vulnerabilities to the surface while charting Yazhini's journey to find her true voice.

3. Bigg Boss (South)

• Cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Mohanlal, Kichcha Sudeepa, Vijay Sethupathi
• Genre: Reality TV
• Language(s): Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
• Where to watch: JioHotstar
• Streaming Date: September 6, 2026

Bigg Boss Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada are all set to premiere together, embracing new challenges and a fresh list of contestants. With each version beginning its new edition, a promo featuring all four stars was unveiled recently.

4. Unmadham

• Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose, Siddique, Krishna Prabha, Vishak Nair, Sudheesh
• Director: Kiran Das
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Language: Malayalam
• Where to watch: SonyLIV
• Streaming Date: September 4, 2026

Unmadham follows Shelly, an officer who dreams of becoming a screenwriter but is forced to return to his routine job due to financial pressures. After a transfer to a remote station, he discovers a forgotten mystery involving the mysterious disappearance of a young woman and begins investigating it, hoping to turn it into a screenplay.

As the investigation deepens, disturbing visions and nightmares blur the lines between reality and his memories, putting his relationship with his wife, Soumya, under strain. Eventually, Shelly uncovers the truth behind the mystery, turning his search into a deeply personal journey that forces him to confront both the hidden reality and its psychological impact.

5. Ananthan Kaadu

• Cast: Arya, Murali Gopy, Dev Mohan, Indrans, Appani Sarath, Nikhila Vimal, Vijayaraghavan
• Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Language: Malayalam
• Where to watch: ManoramaMAX
• Streaming Date: September 2, 2026

Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ananthan Kaadu follows four close-knit friends from a struggling neighborhood in a state capital. Bound by their dreams of a better life, they navigate changing circumstances and complex relationships.

6. Korean Kanakaraju

• Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Varma, Daksha Nagarkar, VTV Ganesh, Mahesh Achanta, Srinivas Avasarala
• Director: Merlapaka Gandhi
• Genre: Horror Comedy
• Language: Telugu
• Where to watch: Netflix
• Streaming Date: September 4, 2026

Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju, a hot-tempered yet carefree young man who runs a traditional Bhajana troupe while supporting his family. His life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally drinks from a mysterious vessel containing the remains of a Korean man and becomes possessed by his spirit, gaining extraordinary abilities whenever Korea is mentioned.

To break free from the possession, Kanakaraju, his love interest Chaitra, and his photographer friend Krishnappa travel to South Korea. Their journey becomes a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected encounters and danger as Kanakaraju attempts to uncover the spirit’s unfinished mission and regain control of his life.

These are some of the South Indian films and shows set to arrive on OTT platforms this week.

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