7 coastal movies to watch before Jr NTR's Devara releases

Team OTTplay

Devara release

Devara: Part 1 is gearing up for its theatrical release on Sept 27. Starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, the movie is set in an enigmatic coastal town. Check out other films in similar settings:

Maryan (Aha)

This Tamil film revolves around the titular character who goes to Sudan to repay his debt but is held captive by terrorists. The film shoot took place in the coastal region of South India

Agilan (ZEE5)

Jayam Ravi plays the dual role of a father-son in this gripping action thriller. The plot traces a crane operator in the ports of Chennai as he struggles for power and underworld control

Kadal (Disney+Hotstar)

Set in a picturesque sea village, this Tamil drama film is about a kind-hearted priest, who is wrongly accused of a crime and grapples to prove his innocence with another young man

Neerparavai (Sun NXT)

A poignant tale of lost love, sacrifice, and family – this Tamil drama film is set in a coastal village and narrates the story of a woman who waits for her dead husband across the beach

Amaram (Disney+Hotstar)

Starring Mammootty, this classic Malayalam film revolves around a poor fisherman, who aspires his daughter to become a doctor. However, things take a turn when love and fate intervene

Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal (YouTube)

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful islands of Lakshadweep, this captivating Malayalam film tells the story of an unlikely bond between two escaped prisoners

Anarkali (Sun NXT)

This romantic thriller revolves around an ex-naval officer who falls in love with a minor girl, which throws his life into a spiral. The story is set on Kavaratti Island