New South Films Hit OTT: Thrills & Romance Abound!

This week brings a diverse slate of South Indian films to OTT platforms, catering to varied tastes from romantic dramas to horror thrillers. 'Dacoit: A Love Story', an action-romance drama directed by Shaneil Deo, is now available on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, it follows a Dalit man's journey of revenge and unexpected reunion after being falsely imprisoned.

Amazon Prime Video also features the Tamil sci-fi romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany', set in 2040. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, the film examines modern relationships when an insurance app predicts a couple's downfall. Another release, 'Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros', on JioHotstar, is a coming-of-age entertainer about four friends navigating life's pressures and seeking a better future abroad.

Netflix is now streaming 'Bharatanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam', a dark comedy thriller praised for its script and performances by Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Additionally, the horror thriller 'Satan: The Dark', written and directed by Manikandan Ramalingam, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 8, 2026, following its theatrical run.