South OTT releases this week: ‘Peddi’, ‘Mollywood Times’, ‘Sing Geetham’ top watch list; Here’s where to watch
The second week of July brings an exciting line-up of South Indian films. From sports dramas and mythological adventures to dark comedies and intense industry-based stories, viewers have many new titles to choose from and let’s take a look at a few of them.
“By my hand”
One of the biggest digital premieres of the week is ‘Peddi’, starring Ram Charan in the lead role. The action sports drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, will start streaming on Netflix from July 9, including its Malayalam dubbed version.Set in 1994, the story revolves around a talented young cricketer from a remote village in Andhra Pradesh as he battles social barriers while pursuing his sporting dream. Along with Ram Charan, the film stars Jhanvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkummar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan, Vijay Chandrasekhar and Shruti Haasan in cameo appearances.ETimes gave the film 3 out of 5 stars. The review stated, “Buchi Babu Sana deserves praise for trying to weave together themes of class, ambition and sportsmanship. While the film succeeds in highlighting the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities, its treatment of female characters leaves a lot to be desired. Janhvi Kapoor’s character is largely reduced to a decorative presence. The normalization of a non-consensual kiss is another problematic aspect that feels outdated and unnecessary.”
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‘Mollywood Times’ and ‘Sing Geetham’ have joined the live streaming lineup
Currently available on Disney+ Hotstar, Mollywood Times stars Neslin as Vineeth Madhavan, an aspiring film director bent on establishing himself in the Malayalam film industry. Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, the film explores the struggles, compromises and harsh realities faced by newcomers trying to achieve their cinematic dreams.Meanwhile, veteran director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is back with Sing Geetham.
The film will premiere on Netflix on July 9, 2026. It is the director’s 61st feature film and is set in the fictional kingdom of Kopperapura. The cast includes newcomers Ayan and Ahilya Bamru and Shalini Kundipudi, while Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music. Vijay Deverakonda also plays a cameo role in the film.
“Parimala & Co.”
Family entertainer ‘Parimala And Co.’, starring Jayaram and Urvashi, will make its digital debut this week.
Directed by Pandiraj, the black comedy thriller blends humour, suspense and emotional family moments.The film will start streaming on ZEE5 from July 10. Confirming the release, the platform wrote: “The quintessential family entertainer with twists and turns on his way… #ParimalaAndCo premieres on July 10 on Tamil ZEE 5.”Besides the lead duo, the film also features Sanjana Krishnamurthy and Ananthika Sanilkumar in important roles.
‘Balti’ finally gets an OTT release
After months of waiting, Shane Nigam’s Balti is finally heading to OTT. Set on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, the Malayalam drama combines sports, crime and emotional family relationships within an action-packed narrative.The film will premiere on Sony LIV from July 10 and will be broadcast in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.Announcing the release, the platform shared, “Get ready for an entire series! #Balti is streaming from July 10 only on Sony LIV.” The film was originally released in theaters on September 25, 2025.
