Friday night, snacks ready, and you’re still scrolling with no idea what to watch? We’ve done the hard part for you. This week’s South OTT lineup has a bit of everything: boat-race drama, a London romance, haunted-school scares and a Rajinikanth event.
This Week’s OTT Releases
| Title | Language | Genre | Platform | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandaadi | Tamil | Sports action drama | Netflix | Oct 8 |
| Epic – First Semester | Telugu | Romantic comedy | Netflix | Oct 9 |
| Jailer 2 Super Show | Tamil | Pre-release event | SunNXT | Oct 9 |
| Video | Kannada | Found-footage horror | Prime Video | Oct 9 |
| Least Eligible Bachelor | Telugu | Comedy series | ETVWin / Netflix | Oct 9 |
| Paris Cafe | Tamil | Suspense thriller | Prime Video / Aha / Simply South | Oct 9 |
What’s Worth Your Time?
Mandaadi: Soori and Suhas lead this high-stakes boat-racing drama. A young racer rebuilds his village’s forgotten team, and his uncle, a retired champion, returns to train a band of fishermen. Expect rivalry, sabotage and a nail-biting final race.
Epic – First Semester: Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya play flatmates in London who agree to a casual romance with a nine-month expiry date. Naturally, feelings get in the way. It’s a light, relatable pick for a cozy night in.
Video: Kannada horror fans, this one’s for you. A group of content creators heads to an abandoned school in Odisha chasing a viral video, and the shoot turns into a fight for survival.
Paris Cafe: A dream Paris trip becomes a hunt for family secrets after a girl finds out her parents have separated. It’s a slow-burn mystery with plenty of emotion.
Least Eligible Bachelor: A middle-class man faces family and society pressure to marry, and his “unique” personality makes that harder. It’s an easy, funny binge.
Jailer 2 Super Show: Rajinikanth and the cast appear at the film’s pre-release event, ahead of the theatrical release on October 15, 2026.
Pro Tip
Short on time? Start with Mandaadi if you love underdog stories, or Epic if you want something breezy. For more picks like these, explore our latest OTT release updates, and don’t miss our entertainment and trending news for weekly watchlists.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I watch Mandaadi online?
Mandaadi is streaming on Netflix from October 8, 2026.
Q2. Which release is best for horror lovers?
Video, a Kannada found-footage thriller, is streaming on Prime Video from October 9.
