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.

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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.

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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.

So, grab your popcorn and watch these movies from the comfort of your home.

 

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.