From ‘Thammudu’, 'Premalu', ‘Manjummel Boys’ to ‘3BHK’: South films to watch on OTT platforms this weekend

South Indian cinema continues to deliver compelling films across various genres, and the latest releases are now hitting OTT platforms. From family dramas to action-packed thrillers and touching romantic comedies, there's a wide selection of movies to choose from for your weekend viewing. Here are some of the must-watch South Indian films you can stream on OTT this weekend.

‘3BHK’ is an emotional drama that revolves around a young couple struggling to buy their dream home and the film starts with light-hearted moments, but slowly explores deeper nuances like financial pressure, relationship issues, and mental health. Siddharth gives a heartfelt performance as a man who is trying to balance his responsibilities and emotions. The movie has connected well with the audience, especially the middle-class youth. Cast includes Siddharth, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and others.

This emotional action drama explores the bond between a brother and sister, and it was released in theatres in July 2025. Nithiin plays the brother who is ready to fight the world to protect his sister. It is directed by Venu Sriram, who earlier made Vakeel Saab. Cast includes Nithiin, Sapthami Gowda, Laya, and others.

‘Premalu’ is a romantic comedy that became a sleeper hit across South India and it’s about a young man who falls in love with a girl in Hyderabad, but things don’t go smoothly. The film is light-hearted, with lots of humour, awkward moments, and sweet romance. The lead actors have fresh chemistry that feels natural. The Hyderabad setting brings a nice cultural blend of Telugu and Malayalam elements. Cast includes Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, Shyam Mohan, and Sangeeth Prathap.

‘Na Sami Ranga’ is a festive entertainer starring Nagarjuna in a massy avatar. It’s a mix of action, romance, and comedy, with a strong rural backdrop. The story is about a man trying to bring justice to his village; while also dealing with personal love and loss and the movie has traditional Telugu masala with colourful visuals, songs, and powerful dialogues. Nagarjuna’s screen presence and charm add a lot of value. Cast includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Allari Naresh, Raj Tarun, Ashika Ranganath, and Mirnaa Menon.

‘Manjummel Boys’ is based on a real-life incident involving a group of friends who travel to Kodaikanal and face an unexpected crisis, and the film is a survival thriller with strong emotional bonding between the friends. The story is gripping and makes you root for the characters. The film was a surprise hit, especially among youth, due to its realistic portrayal of friendship. Cast includes Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi, and Arun Kurian.