Manjummel Boys to Tourist Family: 6 Trending South films you must watch, 3rd on the list is…

We have curated the list of best South Indian films you must stream on OTT now. Have a look!

2025 has been an amazing year for the South Film Industry. With many critically acclaimed Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films being released on OTT and garnering widespread recognition from the audiences. From heart-touching comedies to family-packed dramas, there is a wide range of movies that is continuously trending on digital platforms. We have curated the list of best South Indian films you can stream on OTT anytime. Have a look!

6 South Indian films you must check out on OTT now

Thudarum

Helmed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum is a Malayalam mystery thriller, starring Mohanlal and Prakash Verma. The storyline revolves around a taxi driver, Shanmunghan, whose car goes missing under puzzling circumstances. As he tries to find his car, the driver goes through a major transformation. This South Indian film is available to stream on JioHotstar.

Manjummel Boys

Base on real-life story, the plot revolves around a group of friends who travel to Kodaikanal and witness an unexpected crisis. The gripping story showcases a strong emotional bonding among friends, fascinating especially the youth. The star cast includes Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi, and Arun Kurian. Helmed by Chidambaram S. Poduval, the film is available to watch on JioHotstar.

​Premalu

​Premalu is a light-hearted romantic comedy that revolves around a young man who falls in love with a girl in Hyderabad. However, things do not go as easy between them, leading to several moments of laughter, sweet romance and silliness. Directed by Girish A.D., the star cast includes Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, Shyam Mohan, and Sangeeth Prathap. The film is available to stream on JioHotstar.

Bromance

Bromance is a beloved South Indian film starring Mathew Thomas, Arjun Ashokan and Sangeeth Prathap in lead roles. The plot revolves around the guy Binto, who sets on a mission to find his missing brother with his brother’s friends. Directed by Arun D. Jose, this Malayalam comedy thriller is available to stream on SonyLiv.

Perusu

Directed by Ilango Ram, this Tamil black comedy drama is a remake of the Sri Lankan movie Tentigo, starring Vaibhav and Sunil Reddy. The story is based on two brothers, who conduct a funeral for their father, but found that he is still alive. You can catch this South Indian film on Netflix.

Tourist Family

Written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth, Tourist Family shatters all box office records to become 2025’s most profitable Indian film. The storyline follows a Sri Lankan Tamil Family, who relocate to India in search of better life after the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The slice-of-life comedy drama, starring M. Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, and Kamalesh Jagan in the lead, is currently streaming on JioHotsar.