Whether you live for gritty thrillers, comforting slice-of-life dramas, or surreal storytelling that blurs fiction and reality, August 2025 South Indian OTT releases have something for every kind of binge-watcher. So, whether you’re team Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam, here’s what’s streaming and why it deserves a slot in your watchlist.

August 2025 Tamil OTT releases

1. 3BHK

Vasudevan’s only dream is a modest flat in Chennai. But when each family member begins to give up their own dreams to make it happen, the emotional cost hits harder than the EMI. But do these sacrifices result into a cosy, little home?

When to watch: August 1

Where to watch: Prime Video

2. Paranthu Po

Meet Anbu, an eight-year-old ball of energy with a knack for mischief and a heart full of questions. His parents, Gokul and Glory, are just trying to juggle EMIs and expectations like any upper middle-class family. But one spontaneous day leads Anbu and his dad on a hilarious and heartwarming journey.

When to watch: August 5

Where to watch: JioHotstar

3. Maaman

When Inba marries kind-hearted doctor Rekha, their love story is constantly tested by his deep bond with his sister’s son, Laddu. What begins as a heartwarming family tale spirals into emotional chaos, misunderstandings, and painful choices. Maaman is a moving drama about love, loyalty, and learning to find balance between family ties and marital intimacy.

When to watch: August 8

Where to watch: Zee5

4. Maayakoothu

What happens when the characters you write start showing up in your real life? For Vasan, a novelist, the line between fiction and reality starts to vanish when the characters he creates come to life.

When to watch: August 8

Where to watch: Zee5

August 2025 Telugu OTT releases

1. Mayasabha

Set against the charged backdrop of 1990s Andhra Pradesh, Mayasabha isn’t just another political drama, it’s a gripping tale of friendship, ambition, and betrayal. It follows two towering political leaders, once allies, as their bond unravels into a full-blown rivalry.

When to watch: August 7

Where to watch: SonyLiv

2. Jinn – The Pet

A supernatural comedy where a family accidentally adopts a jinn who behaves like an attention-seeking toddler. From vanishing neighbours to dancing utensils, nothing’s off-limits.

When to watch: August 1

Where to watch: SunNxt

3. Thammudu

A gifted archer with a tragic past returns to his tribal roots to save his sister. What starts as a rescue mission quickly becomes a survival saga and a powerful stand against corporate greed.

When to watch: August 1

Where to watch: Netflix

4. Arabia Kadali

Fishermen from two rival villages accidentally cross into international waters and end up in a foreign prison. Far from home and caught in a tough situation, they must let go of old fights and find a way to survive together. Arabia Kadali is an emotional story about hope, forgiveness, and the strong desire to return to the people you love.

When to watch: August 8

Where to watch: Prime Video

August 2025 Malayalam OTT releases

1. Surabhi Sundara Swapnam

Rajesh loses almost everything after selling his land for his father’s medical care, except for a humble stationery shop. When he’s pushed out of his own home, he teams up with his friend Kuttappy to build a new life. But what starts as a simple plan to start over turns into a madcap adventure filled with unexpected twists, plenty of heart, and the kind of chaos only real friendships can survive.

When to watch: August 1

Where to watch: SunNxt

Which of these August 2025 South Indian OTT releases are you excited to stream?

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