7 Must-Watch South Indian OTT Releases This Week (Feb 23–28, 2026) — From Roslin to Thadayam

South Indian OTT content has been on a tear lately, and this week is no different. Whether you’re a fan of nail-biting crime thrillers or slow-burn psychological horror, there’s something here for everyone. For more OTT updates, check out our latest entertainment coverage on TechnoSports.

Here’s your complete guide to the 7 South OTT releases you shouldn’t miss this week.

South Indian OTT Releases Overview

1. Secret Stories: Roslin (Malayalam) — JioHotstar

Cast: Sanjana Dipu, Vineeth, Meena | Director: Sumesh Nandakumar

Roslin is a young girl tormented by visions of a green-eyed man — dismissed by her parents as an overactive imagination. But when a mysterious stranger with those exact same eyes moves in as a house guest, the nightmare feels very real. With Drishyam fame Jeethu Joseph as showrunner, this one is already generating buzz for its eerie premise.

2. Sri Chidambaram Garu (Telugu) — ETVWin

Cast: Vamsi Tummala, Sandhya Vasishta | Director: Vinay Ratnam | Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins

A deeply personal story about a broken young man hiding behind shame and a borrowed identity. Through love and quiet courage, he slowly learns to face who he truly is. It’s the kind of understated emotional drama that Telugu cinema does beautifully.

3. D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledhu (Telugu) — ZEE5

Cast: Rajeev Kanakala, Vasanthika, Udaya Bhanu | Director: Krishna Poluru

A web series about a desperate father hunting for his missing daughter — and uncovering a web of betrayal and dark secrets along the way. It tests the limits of family loyalty and what people are capable of hiding in plain sight.

4. Theatre – The Myth of Reality (Malayalam) — ManoramaMAX

Cast: Rima Kallingal, Sarasa Balussery | Director: Sajin Baabu | Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins

Rima Kallingal leads this bold folklore-rooted action drama that blurs the line between myth and reality. Exploring female sexuality, agency, and the fading mystical traditions of Kerala, this one is unlike anything else releasing this week. Think of it as magical realism brought to life through Kerala’s cultural lens.

5. Honey (Telugu) — SunNXT

Cast: Naveen Chandra, Divya Pillai | Director: Karuna Kumar | Runtime: 2 hrs

Anand’s obsession with occult rituals drags his wife and young daughter Meera into dangerous tantric practices. As paranoia escalates, little Meera begins talking to a mysterious entity called “Honey.” The film makes a chilling argument — the most terrifying horrors are human, not supernatural.

6. EMI (Malayalam) — ManoramaMAX

Cast: Rony David, Veena Nair | Director: Jibi John | Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Every middle-class family knows this feeling — that sinking stress when the EMIs pile up. This film takes a sharp, relatable look at how the pursuit of luxury through easy installments can silently destroy personal relationships and mental peace. Timely and painfully real.

7. Thadayam (Tamil) — ZEE5

Cast: Samuthirakani, Sshivada | Director: Navinkumar Palanivel

SI Athiyamaan investigates a chilling series of murders where a sacred marital symbol is stolen each time. The deeper he goes, the darker it gets. What makes Thadayam particularly gripping is that it’s based on true incidents from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in 1999. Want more Samuthirakani content? Read our latest South film coverage on TechnoSports.

With so many quality titles across languages and genres, this is honestly one of the stronger South OTT weeks in recent memory. Set your reminders — most of these drop on February 27.

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