South OTT releases this week Feb 16 - 22: Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Chatha Pacha and more

This week brings a fresh lineup of films and web releases across major streaming platforms, offering something for every kind of viewer. From village-based emotional dramas and romantic entertainers to horror thrillers and family-friendly stories, audiences can look forward to new titles in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil.

Here’s a detailed look at what’s arriving on OTT platforms over the next few days.

Sri Chidambaram Garu (Telugu)

Making his directorial debut, Vinay Ratnam presents the rural emotional drama Sri Chidambaram Garu. Featuring Vamsi Tummala and Sandhya Vashishta in the lead roles, the film focuses on village relationships and heartfelt storytelling. Despite its recent theatrical release, the movie is heading to digital platforms within just two weeks.

The film will begin streaming on ETV Win from February 19. Supporting actors include Tulasi, Kalpalatha, Gopinath, Sivakumar Matta, Arun Kumar, and Shankar Rao.

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (Telugu)

After a modest performance in cinemas, Ravi Teja’s romantic comedy Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is preparing for its OTT debut. Directed by Kishore Tirumala, the film blends humor with relationship drama.

Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayati play the female leads. The movie is currently expected to premiere on ZEE5 on February 20, slightly later than originally anticipated.

Chatha Pacha (Malayalam)

The Malayalam action-comedy Chatha Pacha, directed by Advaith Nayar, turned out to be a commercial success, reportedly earning over Rs 30 crore worldwide. The film stars Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair in key roles.

Following its successful theatrical run, the movie will start streaming on Netflix from February 19. It will be accessible in multiple languages including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, making it widely available to audiences across regions.

Raakshasa (Kannada)

For fans of intense thrillers, Raakshasa offers a mix of psychological suspense and supernatural drama. Directed by Lohith H and headlined by Prajwal Devaraj, the Kannada horror film promises gripping storytelling and edge-of-the-seat moments.

The movie is set to release digitally on ZEE5 on February 20.

Lucky The Superstar (Web Film)
GV Prakash Kumar and Anaswara Rajan headline the emotional family entertainer Lucky The Superstar. Directed by Uday Mahesh, known for his role as Chellam in The Family Man, the film revolves around a lovable puppy that transforms the lives of those around it.

Designed as a heartwarming watch suitable for families, the film will premiere on Jio Hotstar on February 20.

Hot Spot 2 Much (Tamil)

Tamil anthology film Hot Spot 2 Much, directed by Vignesh Karthick, serves as a spiritual continuation of the 2024 film Hot Spot. Featuring Priya Bhavani Shankar, M.S. Bhaskar, and Thambi Ramaiah, the movie has generated conversation online, particularly after a controversial scene went viral on social media.

The anthology is scheduled to stream on Aha and Amazon Prime Video starting February 20.

A Diverse Week for OTT Viewers

With multiple releases arriving between February 19 and February 20, streaming platforms are offering a broad mix of genres and languages. Whether viewers prefer rural dramas, romantic comedies, action entertainers, horror thrillers, or emotional family stories, this week’s OTT lineup provides plenty of options.

As digital premieres continue to follow closely behind theatrical releases, audiences can expect even more films to make their way to streaming platforms in the coming weeks.

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