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Athiradi is the latest action comedy film from Mollywood which ended up as a box office hit. Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Riya Shibu, and Vineeth Sreenivasan played the lead roles, and the movie earned Rs. 65 crores gross in its lifetime.

Athiradi is now all set for its digital debut. According to the latest update, the movie will start streaming from June 19 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages on Sony LIV.

What’s interesting about the film’s box office performance is that it did pretty well despite mixed reviews from critics. Zarin Shihab, Shaan Rahman, Vishnu Agastya, and P. Sukumar played vital roles. Vishnu Vijay composed the tunes.

When the Malayalam spy action thriller Patriot hit theaters, it generated immense pre-release buzz as it marked the historic on-screen reunion of Mollywood legends Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long hiatus. Despite the excitement surrounding this rare cinematic collaboration, the espionage drama underperformed at the box office and failed to fully connect with mainstream audiences.

Now, after a five-week theatrical run, Patriot has made its much-awaited digital debut on ZEE5. The streaming platform has released the film in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, expanding its reach to audiences across the country.

Given the sharply divided theatrical response between disappointed action fans and viewers who appreciated its political thriller elements, the film’s performance in the digital space is being closely monitored by industry observers.

Apart from its iconic leading duo, Patriot features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Zarin Shihab, Nayanthara, Revathi, and Rajiv Menon. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the ambitious project was backed by producers Anto Joseph and Anil Kumar, who provided the scale needed for its sprawling global espionage narrative. Complementing the film’s tense atmosphere is an understated yet effective musical score composed by Sushin Shyam.

‘Super Subbu’ marks Netflix’s maiden original Telugu web series. Initially announced a while ago, the highly anticipated show is back in the headlines as the streaming giant hints at an official release.

The web series is now featured in the app’s ‘Coming Soon’ section, indicating that it is fully ready for its digital premiere. According to reports, a June premiere is on the cards, with a strong likelihood of it dropping on June 26, 2026.

Netflix previously released a quirky, humorous teaser that resonated well with the audience and generated significant buzz. The project is being bankrolled by Rajiv Chilaka and Bharath Laxmipati under the Chilaka Productions banner.

The upcoming comedy series features Sundeep Kishan in the lead role alongside Mithila Palkar. The ensemble cast also includes prominent actors like Murali Sharma, Brahmanandam, Sampoornesh Babu, Hyper Aadi, Getup Srinu, and Manasa Chaudhary in pivotal roles.

Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja’s recent movie, KD: The Devil, was released in cinemas on April 30, 2026, but failed to make an impact at the box office. Even the release of its Telugu version did little to help improve its theatrical performance. To test the waters and reach a wider audience, the makers have now brought the movie to OTT.

Directed by Prem, the gritty period action thriller has arrived on ZEE5 in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. This digital premiere gives the high-budget film a fresh opportunity to connect with home viewers across different regions. It remains to be seen whether the film will receive a better response on the streaming platform than it did during its theatrical run.

Produced by KVN Productions, the film features an impressive ensemble cast, including Bollywood veterans Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty. They are joined by rising star Reeshma Nanaiah and the versatile Ramesh Aravind in pivotal roles. Arjun Janya composed the music for this high-octane, action-packed flick.

If you have been eagerly waiting for an update on the second chapter of the highly successful Telugu supernatural thriller web series, Dhootha, there is some exciting news. After the massive success of the first season in 2023, which marked Naga Chaitanya’s digital debut, the show is back in the spotlight with a major development.

The official pooja ceremony for Dhootha Season 2 took place today in Hyderabad, with veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna clapping the board for the cast and crew. In an exciting twist, while the first season marked Naga Chaitanya’s foray into the OTT space as an actor, Season 2 will mark his debut as a producer. This unexpected move highlights his immense confidence in the script and the direction of the supernatural thriller.

Regular shooting for the series is set to begin shortly. Several key members of the original creative team are returning, including creator-director Vikram Kumar, producer Sharrath Marar, and co-stars Parvathy Thiruvothu and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with more details regarding the release date expected to follow soon.

29 is the latest Tamil romantic-comedy starring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead roles. The film, which made its theatrical debut on May 8, 2026, was directed by Ratna Kumar. During its initial cinema run, the project garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The film has now made its official digital debut on Netflix for audiences worldwide. To accommodate non-Tamil viewers, the streaming platform is offering the movie in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, alongside its original Tamil audio. This streaming release offers a second chance for the film to find a wider audience and potentially perform better on the small screen.

The story follows Sathya (Vidhu), a 29-year-old man struggling with his identity and life direction as he approaches his milestone 30th birthday. His mundane life takes a major turn when he crosses paths with Viji (Preethi Asrani), a highly ambitious IAS aspirant. As their relationship deepens, Sathya becomes emotionally dependent on her, causing their differing life goals to create friction. Ultimately, the narrative explores the classic themes of self-discovery, growing up, and balancing love with individuality.

Supported by a talented cast including Mahendran, Avinash, Shenaz Fathima, and Prem Kumar, the project boasts high-profile backing. The movie is a joint production venture between Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Creations and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s G Squad. Additionally, the film features a musical score composed by Sean Roldan. Stay tuned for more updates as additional OTT news becomes available.

Actor Shree Nandu is currently making headlines as two of his recent films have arrived on Amazon Prime Video. While both projects share the same lead actor, their paths to the streaming platform have been quite different.

His earlier film, Psych Siddhartha, originally released in theaters a few months ago and had its initial digital run on Aha. Today, it expanded its streaming presence by officially debuting on Amazon Prime Video.

Meanwhile, his newest psychological thriller, Ugly Story, co-starring Avika Gor, has made an incredibly quick transition to OTT just 12 days after its theatrical release. The film is now streaming simultaneously on both Amazon Prime Video (available in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil) and Aha (available in Telugu and Tamil).

Since neither film made a significant impact at the box office, it remains to be seen how they will perform following their OTT premieres. Stay tuned for more updates on their digital reception.

Dacoit: A Love Story is the recently released romantic crime thriller starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh in the lead roles. The movie gained a great response at the box office, and the Shaneil Deo directorial is back in the headlines.

The Hindi version is now available on Amazon Prime Video, meaning the film can finally be streamed in all major Indian languages. It will be interesting to see how the North Indian OTT audience embraces this gritty thriller.

The film is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under Annapurna Studios, alongside Suniel Narang and Bharat Narang of Sree Venkateswara Cinema LLP.

The musical score is a collaborative effort that shapes the film’s intense atmosphere. The songs are composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.

The film features a strong supporting cast, including Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla. With its wide digital release, the movie is expected to reach a much larger pan-Indian audience over the coming weeks.

The revenge thriller S. Saraswathi hit cinemas in March 2026, but unfortunately, it failed to make a significant impact at the box office. However, the film—which marks the directorial debut of talented actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar – is back in the news today after securing a brand-new digital home.

After making its initial digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, the movie has officially begun streaming on ETV Win starting today. This expansion to a second streaming platform gives the film another chance to find its audience, and it remains to be seen how well this new digital release will help its overall viewership.

Alongside Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead, the project boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Kishore, Rao Ramesh, Jiiva, Murali Sharma, and Radikaa Sarathkumar in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Pooja Sarathkumar and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, with a musical score composed by Thaman.

Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the release date for the second season of Gram Chikitsalay. The rural comedy drama, led by Amol Parashar, will return with a fresh set of challenges for Dr. Prabhat as he continues his mission to improve healthcare services in the village.

The new season is expected to delve deeper into village politics, bureaucratic hurdles, and the ongoing struggles of running a Primary Health Centre. The supporting cast, including Vinay Pathak and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, will also reprise their roles.

Produced by TVF, Gram Chikitsalay struggled to step out of Panchayat’s shadow, as many viewers found its storytelling and character dynamics too familiar. With the release date now locked, fans are eager to see what lies ahead for Dr. Prabhat and the residents of Bhatkandi.