South movies releasing on OTT in October 2021: Lift to Brahmam, check out the list of films streaming THIS month

Even though theatres across India are reopening with several filmmakers announcing their release dates, many movies still are releasing on OTT platforms. It seems like OTT platforms have cemented their position as a platform for movie releases unlike earlier. While many filmmakers believe the release of movies on the web is best as the reach is wider and fewer restrictions, while several feel that theatres are the best place.

While the debate continues, we have listed out some of the best south films that are all set to release on online mediums. Check out the list to know which Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies you can enjoy this October.

Lift
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: October 1

Lift is a survival thriller and it features Kavin and Amritha Aiyer in key roles. Written and directed by debutant Vineeth, the film was initially slated to release in theatres. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the makers decided to release it on Disney+Hotstar. Lift follows the life of Guru and Harini who are trapped in a haunted workplace. The film is produced by Hepzi under the banner EKAA Entertainment.

Bhramam
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: October 7

After Cold Case and Kuruthi, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s next movie too is releasing on an OTT platform. Bhramam which is the remake of the Hindi film Andhadhun is directed by Ravi K Chandran. Aside from Prithviraj, the drama features Unni Mukundan, Mamta Mohandas, Raashi Khanna and Shankar Panicker in vital roles. While Prithviraj will play Ayushmann Khurrana’s role, Mamta and Raashi Khanna will be reprising Tabu and Radhika Apte’s roles, respectively.

 

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Thalaivi
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: October 7

Thalaivi, which was one of the highly-anticipated movies will be available online too after getting released in theatres. Directed by AL Vijay, Thalaivii is the official biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Kangana Ranaut and Arvind Swami are playing the lead roles. While the Hindi version of the film was released on Netflix on September 25, the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film will release on Amazon Prime Video.

Udanpirappe
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: October 2021, date not announced

Earlier this year, Suriya had announced that four films from his production house, 2D Entertainment, will not have a theatrical release and directly premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Director Era Saravanan’s Udapirappe is one of the four films. The family drama features M Sasikumar and Jyotika in the lead roles while Samuthirakani, Soori, Kalaiyarasan, Nivedhithaa Sathish and Sija Rose are playing supporting roles.

Orey Baammardhi
Where to watch: Aha video
Release Date: October 1

The movie features none other than Siddharth in a key role. The movie also sees G.V.Prakash Kumar, Lijomol Jose, Kashmira Pardesi, Madhusudhan Rao, and Dheepa Ramanujam among others. The movie is directed by Sasi.

Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Release Date: October 2021, date not announced

The movie revolves around JP, who wants to become a director and is affected by story stealing. Later, he is in a situation to explain 2 stories to a producer. Will he get a chance to narrate his story? Produced by Sudhan Sundaram and G. Jayaram, the film features Rohini, RS Karthick and Junior Balaiya in lead roles.

Family Drama
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Release Date: October 2021, date not announced

Sadashiva Rao, a shrewd father lives with his two sons who are jobless. He kicks his elder son Rama out of his house for not earning a job and warns younger son Lakshman to find a job soon or he will kick him out too along with his newly married wife. What happens next is something you need to watch out for in the film. Directed by Meher Tej, the film features Suhas, Anusha Nuthula, Pooja Kiran, Teja Kasarapu in lead roles.

Itlu Amma
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Release Date: October 2021, date not announced

Itlu Amma revolves around a traditional widow, who transforms from the socio-psychological isolation of a boy’s mother to a person with the spirit of universal motherhood social commitment and activism. Featuring Revathi, Posani Krishna Murali and Ravi Kale in prominent roles.

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