Latest Tamil OTT Releases [August 2024] - Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Sun NXT, and more

From films to web-series, there's a variety of options for Tamil cinephiles to savour in the digital space. With several platforms like Netflix, aha, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5 trying to grab viewers' attention, there’s many options offered. Take a look at all the latest Tamil OTT releases in August 2024 you can’t afford to miss.

Latest OTT Releases Movies Tamil - Maharaja, The Akaali and more

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Maharaja

Release Platform: Netflix

Release Date: July 14

Maharaja is directed by Nithilan Saminathan and stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. The crime thriller is about a barber named Maharaja who lodges a police complaint about his trash can being stolen by someone. However there is more than what meets the eye. Actors Natraj, Mamta Mohandas, Anurag Kashyap and others are part of the cast.

The Akaali

Release Platform: Aha

Release Date: July 19

The Akaali is written and directed by Mohamed Asif Hameed in his directorial debut. It features Swayam Siddha, Nasser, Vinoth Kishan, Arjai, Jayakumar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Vinothini, Yamini, Dharani Reddy, and Elavarasan, among others.

Star

Release Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: June 7

Star is a coming-of-age family drama starring Kavin. The film is directed by Elan and is about an aspiring actor who meets with various struggles. Star also features Lal, Geetha Kailasam, Preity Mukundan, Aaditi Polankar, and others.

Varshangalkku Shesham

Release Platform: SonyLIV

Release Date: June 6

Starring Pranav Mohanlal and Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead roles, Varshangalkku Shesham is a period drama set against the backdrop of the film industry. The Malayalam film, which is also available in Tamil, is about two friends from Kerala who come to Madras with hopes of becoming a composer and filmmaker.

Boomer Uncle

Release Platform: Aha Tamil

Release Date: June 7

Boomer Uncle is a comedy drama starring actor Yogi Babu in the lead role. The film is directed by Swadees MS and written by Thillairaja. The film is about Nesam who visits his neglected ancestral property so that he can finalise his divorce agreement with his estranged foreign wife, Amy. However, Amy has other plans as she tries to unearth secrets behind Nesam’s late father’s scientific experiments. The film stars Oviya, Satish Mohan, Robo Shankar, Madhan Bob, Sona Heiden, KPY Bala, and others.

Uppu Puli Kaaram

Release Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release Date: Ongoing

Uppu Puli Kaaram is a family drama that rolls out four new episodes every week. The film stars Ponvannan, Ayesha, Deepika, Raj Ayappa and others. The series is about an elderly couple who runs a mess and lives with their three daughters and son. However, things begin to change after the entry of another son.

Rebel

Release Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: April 6

Rebel is a period action drama set against the backdrop of Munnar and traces how conflicts arise between Tamil and Malayali students. The film speaks about student politics, and is said to be based on true events. The film stars GV Prakash Kumar and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles.

Inspector Rishi

Release Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: March 29

Inspector Rishi is a horror crime drama web series created, written and directed by J.S. Nandhini. Starring Naveen Chandra, Sunaina Yella, Kanna Ravi, Kumaravel, Meesha Ghoshal and Semmalar Annam, the series revolves around a crime branch inspector who is tasked to investigate a series of bizarre murders which is supposedly committed by a deadly forest spirit called the Vanaratchi.

Heart Beat

Release Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release Date: March 8

Directed by Deepak Sundarrajan, this upcoming web series is a medical comedy drama centered around the staff and new resident doctors of RK Multi-speciality Hospital. It stars Malayalam actress Anumol, Deepa Balu, Charukesh, RG Ram, Sarvhaa, Padinekumar, Guru Lakshman and Jayarao CH in key roles. 

Lover

Release Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release Date: March 27

Directed by Prabhuram Vyas, this romantic drama starring Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya revolves around the complications that arise between Arun and Divya's six-year-old relationship and how they navigate through the differences.

Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha

Release Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: March 28

Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, this stylish action drama starring Varun revolves around a bodyguard who has to look after and protect a high-profile woman who comes to Chennai from London.

Por

Release Platform: Netflix

Release Date: March 29

Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, this campus brawl drama starring Arjun Das and Kalidas Jayaram explores complex dynamics between two rivals which leads to a campus upheaval.

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