PremiumNew South OTT releases to watch this week: All We Imagine As Light to Jolly O Gymkhana
From All We Imagine As Light to Jolly O Gymkhana, here are the South movies releasing in the OTT space this week from December 29, 2024, to January 4, 2025
All We Imagine As Light, Jolly O Gymkhana, Katha Kamamishu
Last Updated: 03.28 PM, Dec 31, 2024
The OTT world could not have asked for a better start to 2025 with All We Imagine As Light slated to hit Disney+ Hotstar in the very first week of the New Year. Several other movies such as Jolly O Gymkhana are also set to make their OTT premiere this week, hoping for a better run in the digital space. Let’s take a look at the South movies releasing in the OTT space this week from December 29, 2024, to January 4, 2025
South OTT releases
All We Imagine As Light
Where to watch – Disney+ Hotstar
Streaming date - January 3, 2025
Language – Malayalam
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light won accolades at various global awards, including the historic Grand Prix win at Cannes. The film, which stars Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha in the lead roles, tells the tale of two Malayali nurses residing in Mumbai. The movie, which also features Chhaya Kadam and Hridhu Haroon, continues to win love from across the world. Not many movie-goers were able to watch the movie in theatres and it is definitely one of the much-awaited movies in the OTT space.
Jolly O Gymkhana
Where to watch - Aha Tamil
Streaming date - December 30
Language – Tamil
Prabhu Deva stars in the black comedy film Jolly O Gymkhana, which features Madonna Sebastian as the female lead along with Abhirami, Yogi Babu, and Redin Kingsley. The film revolves around the chaotic events that ensue after a mother and her three daughters find a corpse. The film was released in theatres in November 2024 and received mixed responses. It remains to be seen if Prabhu Deva and Madonna Sebastian’s Jolly O Gymkhana will manage to impress the OTT viewers.
Katha Kamamishu
Where to watch: Aha, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: Jan 2, 2025
Language: Telugu
The film, touted to be a rural drama, is said to revolve around a small-town family and how their dynamics change over a minor issue. Karuna Kumar, who directed Varun Tej-starrer Matka, is also a part of the film, along with Indraja. The film, made on a modest budget, skipped the theatrical release and will be premiering directly on Aha.
Panchavalsara Padhathi
Where to watch – Manorama Max, OTTplay Premium
Streaming date – December 31, 2024
Language – Malayalam
Another comedy-drama, with a rural setting, but this time in Kerala. Siju Wilson appears as Sanoj in Panchavalsara Padhathi, which portrays the hilarious events in the village which is connected to a local legend. Nisha Sarang, Sudheesh, Harish Pengan, and Sibi Thomas are also part of this film. Fans of Malayalam comedy-drama films should give this modest movie a chance this holiday season.
Oshana
Where to watch – Manorama Max, OTTplay Premium
Streaming date – January 3, 2025
Language – Malayalam
Dhyan Sreenivasan seems to be having back-to-back releases in the OTT space. After his Thrayam’s OTT premiere on December 27, Oshana is set to land on Manorama Max. The movie, which features Dhyan in a key role along with Althaf Salim, is touted to be a rom-com. Balaji Jayarajan features in the lead role in the film, marking his debut.
Kadakan
Where to watch - Sun NXT, OTTplay Premium
Release date - January 3, 2025
Language - Malayalam
Hakkim Shahjahan appears as the daring Sulfi, who is entangled in the murky world of sand mafia in Malappuram in northern Kerala. The action-packed film follows the events as he and his father clash with the police. Sarath Sabha, Fahiz Bin Rifai, Nirmal Palazhi, Harisree Asokan, Jaffar Idukki, and Manikandan R Achari are also part of the cast.