​South Indian films to stream this week: From Suriya's 'Retro' to Mohanlal's 'Thudarum'​

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse mix of compelling stories across genres and languages. From the romantic action thriller 'Retro' starring Suriya to Mohanlal's suspense-filled 'Thudarum', the emotionally resonant Tamil drama 'Tourist Family', and the gritty crime saga 'HIT: The Third Case' starring Nani, audiences are in for a treat. Here are four must-watch South Indian films streaming soon.

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'HIT: The Third Case', the latest installment in the popular Telugu crime thriller franchise, premieres on Netflix on May 29, 2025. 'HIT: The Third Case' follows SP Arjun Sarkaar, a ruthless police officer assigned to the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) in Visakhapatnam. Arjun investigates crimes to infiltrate a dark web cult. The film has intense action, psychological drama, and a gripping investigation.

'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is a romantic action film releasing on Netflix on May 30, 2025. Starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, the story follows Paarivel 'Paari' Kannan, an orphan raised by a gangster. As Paari searches for his true origins and lost love, he confronts betrayal and a dangerous cult. The film is available in multiple languages, promising a gripping blend of romance, action, and suspense.

'Thudarum' is a Malayalam crime thriller starring the legendary duo Mohanlal and Shobhana, releasing on JioHotstar on May 30, 2025. The film centered on Shanmugham, fondly called Benz, a humble taxi driver living a peaceful life in the hill town of Ranni. Benz cherishes his vintage Ambassador car above all else. His calm world shatters when his beloved car is seized by the police under suspicious circumstances involving drug smuggling.

'Tourist Family' is a Tamil family drama premiering on JioHotstar on June 2, 2025. The film follows the story of a Sri Lankan Tamil family Dharmadas 'Das,' his wife Vasanthi, and their two sons, who flee economic hardship in Sri Lanka and seek refuge in Tamil Nadu, India. They arrive in Chennai and, to avoid suspicion, hide their true identity by posing as Malayalees. As they settle into a new neighborhood, they face challenges adapting to local customs and accents while building bonds with neighbors.