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Nandamuri Balakrishna’s last outing was Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film performed decently but did not live up to the impact of its prequel.

After its run in theaters and subsequent release on OTT, the film is now set for its world television premiere. Gemini TV will telecast it on April 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM. It remains to be seen how the home audience will respond.

Samyuktha played the female lead, while Aadhi Pinisetty, Kabir Duhan Singh, Harshaali Malhotra, and Saswata Chatterjee appeared in key roles. The film is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopi Achanta, with music composed by Thaman.

This week released a lot of OTT content, specifically on Netflix. Among them are Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Tamil hit movie Youth. Surprisingly, Both movies released in cinemas and OTT on same day. However, their response was different in theaters and now on OTT.

The coming of age drama Youth directed by and starring debutant Ken Karunas, was a big theatrical success unlike Harish Shankar-helmed Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Now, on Netflix as well, Youth stands in 2nd place in trending movies chart pushing Pawan Kalyan’s film behind, settled in 3rd place.

Despite the stardom and crazy combination, the Telugu movie failed to gain much attention on OTT, compared to the small budget Tamil hit movie. We need to see if the tables will turn out in the next few days.

Nivin Pauly was recently seen in the political thriller Prathichaya, which clocked in disastrous numbers at the box office. Directed by Unnikrishnan, the film had poor buzz since its announcement, and mixed reviews sealed its fate. Even though Prathichaya was released during the State Assembly Elections, it failed to pique the interest of audiences.

The latest update reveals that Prathichaya will be available for streaming from April 24. Jio Hotstar holds the post-theatrical streaming rights. As of now, there is no clarity regarding the availability of dubbed versions. The movie revolves around a huge political crisis at the highest level of state leadership.

Sharaf U Dheen, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sai Kumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ann Augustine, Vishnu Agasthya, Nishant Sagar, and Neethu Krishna played key roles. Sree Gokulam Movies, along with RD Illuminations LLP, backed this flick.

Jailer 2 fronted by Superstar Rajinikanth, has the opportunity to become the first Rs. 1000 crore grosser for Tamil cinema. Even before the completion of its shoot, the movie has reportedly completed its OTT deal.

As per the latest buzz, the OTT rights of this action drama are the highest ever for a Kollywood film. It is said that Amazon Prime Video splurged Rs. 160 crores for acquiring the post-theatrical streaming rights.

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film is generating dollops of craze, and the news about the OTT deal just adds more weight to the anticipation. Produced by Sun Pictures, the movie features music by Anirudh Ravichander.

Nivin Pauly’s massive comeback blockbuster, Sarvam Maya, is finally heading to your television screens. After shattering records by crossing the Rs. 100 crore gross mark at the box office, the film became a sensation across South India. Following its digital debut on Jio Hotstar, the Telugu dubbed version has now locked its satellite premiere.

Popular entertainment channel Star Maa will air the World Television Premiere of this horror-comedy on April 19, 2026, at 6 PM. Fans of the actor are eagerly waiting to witness his performance in this “Delulu” entertainer. The film’s blend of humour and supernatural elements made it a huge hit with family audiences during its theatrical run.

Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the movie features Nivin Pauly and Riya Shibu in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Aju Varghese, Preity Mukhundhan, and Vineeth in key characters. Produced by Firefly Films, the technical team is led by music director Justin Prabhakaran and cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan.

Aha is back with a brand-new web series titled Pochamma. Directed by and starring Ramesh Indira, the Telugu series, which is also available in Tamil, is now streaming.

Centred around an estate, eerie incidents begin to unfold after the idol of Pochamma is permanently removed from the premises. The villagers believe that the goddess is punishing the estate owners for this sin, and what follows forms the crux of the story.

The devotional mystery thriller series consists of five episodes, each with a crisp runtime of under 30 minutes. Achyuth Kumar, Snehal Kamath, Arjun Ambati, and Ramesh Indira play key roles. It is produced by Shruti Naidu, with music composed by L V Ganesan and cinematography handled by Shreesha Kuduvalli.

Court movie duo Harsh Roshan and Sridevi Apalla teamed up again for a new film titled Band Melam, a love drama. Directed by Ssthish Javvaji and produced by Kona Venkat, the movie is once again in the headlines.

After arriving in cinemas on March 26, 2026, to negative reviews, the film is now heading to OTT. ZEE5 has announced its premiere date as April 24, 2026. The movie is now looking forward to a better response, but whether that will happen remains to be seen.

Sai Kumar appears as the heroine’s father. Band Melam is produced by Kavya and Shravya under the Kona Film Corporation banner, with music composed by Vijay Bulganin.

The recent Bollywood release Do Deewane Seher Mein, starring Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi, has officially transitioned from the big screen to digital streaming.

Following its theatrical debut on February 20, 2026, the romantic drama arrived on Netflix today, April 17, 2026. This move provides the film a fresh platform to reach a wider audience after a theatrical run that saw a variety of responses.

Directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali alongside Zee Studios, the film features a strong supporting cast. Notable performances include those by Ila Arun, Joy Sengupta, Sandeepa Dhar, and Viraj Ghelani. Their presence adds depth to the narrative, which explores the complexities of modern relationships through the chemistry of the lead pair.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences during its initial release, the film’s arrival on OTT marks a significant milestone. Industry observers are keen to see if the intimate, character-driven story finds a more receptive audience in the streaming space.