Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases this week (October 26 to November 1, 2026): What to watch on Netflix, Prime Video & more

South Indian OTT releases: The weekend may be a few days away, but South India’s streaming slate isn’t waiting. This week, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema land on your screens in full force, with fresh thrillers, family dramas and crowd-pleasers dropping across Netflix, Prime Video and other platforms. Whether you’re planning a binge or just hunting for tonight’s watch, here’s your guide to what’s new from October 26 to November 1.

Baththa

The Tamil comedy-drama features Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role and follows the story of a feared gangster whose life changes after he gets trapped in a school bathroom. Available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Streaming date: October 29

Where to watch: Netflix

Akka

Akka is set in the 1980s in a fictional South Indian city called Pernuru, where women run a powerful matriarchal society. An outsider threatens this all-powerful sisterhood. It has been directed by Dharmaraj Shetty. Akka features Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Tanvi Azmi in lead roles.

Streaming date: October 30

Where to watch: Netflix

Rudravanam PS

Rudravanam PS is an upcoming Telugu crime mystery thriller of 7-episode mini-series. Directed by Sasidhar Munnangi, it features Naresh Agastya, Banerjee, Shiva Alapati, Sugali Siloni and Ramesh Konambhotla in the lead roles.

Streaming date: October 30

Where to watch: ZEE5

Love Always

Love Always is a heartfelt tale of rediscovery about life and an unexpected second chance at love. This is a romantic fantasy drama, an 8-episode limited series directed by Madhumita Sundararaman. The story follows a married couple who get an unexpected twist that takes them back to their younger days.

Streaming date: October 30

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Avaraachan & Sons

Avarachan & Sons is a Malayalam family comedy-drama film directed by Thamby (in his directorial debut). The film stars Biju Menon in the titular role, alongside Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi, Grace Antony, Vinay Forrt, and Johny Antony.

Streaming date: October 30

Where to watch: Netflix

Immortal

Immortal is a Tamil romantic horror movie featuring GV Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar. Written and directed by Mariappan Chinna, the supporting cast includes TM Karthik, Kumar Natarajan, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Aaditya Kathir, Arshu Maharjan and Pema Tsamchoe.

Streaming date: October 30

Where to watch: SonyLIV