PremiumDhruvathaare to Hide N Seek: New South OTT releases to watch this week on Prime Video, Aha, Manorama Max and more
From the Kannada movie Dhruvathaare to the Telugu thriller Hide N Seek, here is the list of South releases to watch on OTT from January 5 to January 11, 2025.
Dhruvathaare, Hide n Seek
Last Updated: 02.27 PM, Jan 08, 2025
The OTT world is buzzing with fresh entries even as the New Year settles into its second week. After Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light made its big OTT premiere on Hotstar last week, the platforms have lined up several new films and series to keep you entertained. From the Kannada movie Dhruvathaare to the Telugu thriller Hide N Seek, here is the list of South releases to watch from January 5 to January 11, 2025:
South releases to watch on OTT from January 5 to January 11, 2025:
Hide N Seek
Where to watch: Aha, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: January 10, 2025
Language: Telugu
A series of suicides sends shockwaves across the city of Kurnool, posing a serious challenge to the police. A cop delves into the case, only to realize that these are well-planned murders and that a medical student could be behind the brutal crime. Shilpa Manjunath plays the cop in this film along with Viswant Duddumpudi and Rhea Sachdeva in other pivotal roles. Viewers seeking thrill and suspense should give Hide n Seek a chance this week.
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Neeli Megha Shyama
Where to watch: aha Telugu, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: January 9, 2025
Language: Telugu
Like its melodic title, Neeli Megha Shyama promises a beautiful coming-of-age tale as a youth sets out on a trek to the picturesque Manali, which turns out to be a life-changing experience. Vishwadev plays the lead role, while Payal Radhakrishna would be seen as his romantic interest. Sudhakar and Tanikella Bharani also play key roles in the film, which skipped the theatrical release and is also set to land on OTT directly.
Pombalai Orumai
Where to watch: Manorama Max, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: January 10, 2025
Language: Malayalam
Despite winning a Kerala state award, not many know about the Malayalam film Pombalai Orumai. Sreeshma Chandran won the Best Character Artist (Female) for her performance in the movie at the State Awards, which also saw Prithviraj Sukumaran notching up the Best Actor Award for Aadujeevitham. Pombalai Orumai, touted to be a thriller, is directed by Vipin Atley. It remains to be seen if the film will find an audience in the digital space.
Dhruvathaare
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (on rent)
OTT release date: January 6, 2025
Language: Kannada
This Kannada romantic drama narrates the tale of today's couples. Parivartan is heartbroken after a failed relationship. His paths cross with that of Apoorva, who is also grappling with a similar predicament and striving to move on. Though romance is in the air, another tragedy strikes the young couple and how will they overcome it.