New South OTT releases to watch this week: Sorgavaasal to Bhairathi Ranagal

The festive holiday season is upon us and OTT platforms have lined up several films to ensure that the viewers have an entertainment-packed week. From the Kannada film Bhairathi Ranagal to RJ Balaji Sorgavaasal, here is the list of films from across the south industries set to release on various platforms during the week from December 22 to 28. Take a look...

South OTT releases

Sorgavaasal

Streaming platform – Netflix

Streaming date - December 27, 2024

RJ Balaji stars in the lead role in Sorgavaasal, an action drama set in prison. Directed by debutant Sidharth Vishwanath, the film also features Selvaraghavan in a key role along with Natty Subramaniam, Karunas, Samuel Abiola Robinson, Sharafudheen and Balaji Sakthivel, among others. Said to be inspired by real events, the Tamil film follows an ordinary person who is falsely accused of a crime and ends up in jail.

Also read: Sorgavaasal Movie Review: RJ Balaji and Selvaraghavan’s prison break film with interesting stretches left to become underwhelming watch 

Bhairathi Ranagal

Streaming platform - Amazon Prime Video

Streaming date - December 25, 2024

Bhairathi Ranagal, the prequel to Shivarajkumar's 2017 film Mufti, traces the protognist's journey as he takes up the path of violence. The Kannada film, directed by Narthan, hit the theatres in November 2024 and had a good run at the box office. The film made its OTT premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Christmas .

Also read: Bhairathi Ranagal movie review: Shivarajkumar-led Mufti prequel is like very flat soda 

Rahasyam Idham Jagath

Streaming platform - ETV Win.

Streaming date - December 25, 2024

The Telugu film revolves around the couple Abhiram and Akira who reside in the US. But after her father's demise, Akira decides to return home to take care of her mother but certain events happen. Helmed by Komal R Bharadwaj, the film weaves in concepts of time travel with mythology.

Thrayam

Streaming platform - Manorama Max

Streaming date - December 27, 2024

Thrayam, which stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Sunny Wayne in the lead roles, released in theaters in October 2024. Directed by Sanjith Chandrasenan, the film also features Aju Varghese, Anarkali Marikar, Niranjana Anoop, and Niranj Raju in key roles. The hyperlink film has script by Arun K Gopinaath.

Thaanara

Streaming platform: ManoramaMAX, Prime Video

Streaming date: December 27, 2024

The film revolves around Anjali, a politician's daughter, who does not trust her husband Adarsh, an MLA. Shine Tom Chacko, Aju Varghese and Deepti Sati essay the lead roles in this hilarious film, helmed by debutant Haridas.