Discover the top South Indian OTT releases this week, including Kannappa, Maargan, Rajaputhiran & more. Find where to stream and why they’re must-watch!
1. Kannappa
Platform: Amazon Prime Video (India)
OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025 (widely reported but never officially verifiable; across the last few days on cataloging sites).
Kannappa, a Telugu mythological action-drama, opened theatrically on June 27, 2025, and is available on Amazon Prime Video on July 25, a nice rate of release while shortening the digital lead time to less than a month.
Initially, Vishnu Manchu said there would be a 10-week theatrical window before OTT choreography, suggesting a release with some time hitting the screens in the latter half of September, but in fact, the newest reports have now the Amazon Premieres window beginning July 25 – even though his words suggested another window, of course!
Why see it?
Thinnadu (Vishnu Manchu) is a tribal hunter who makes the spiritual journey of Kannappa, a fierce devotee of Lord Shiva. The movie reportedly features a busy cast that includes Prabhas and Akshay Kumar. The visuals and spiritual trek should provide a cinematic feast. Although it has been reviewed poorly, the movie’s release on OTT is an appealing pan-Indian spectacle with plenty of viewer opportunity.
2. Maargan
Platform: Amazon Prime Video (India), Tentkotta (outside India)
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Maargan, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, hit theatres on June 27 and is now streaming, offering viewers a gripping supernatural crime-thriller intertwined in the genre.
Plot & Highlights:
The film is written by debut director Leo John Paul and tells the story of ADGP Dhruv (Vijay Antony) and how he deals with people who died from being injected with a strange black serum that turns their bodies deep black, and how ADGP Dhruv tracks down these serial murderers.
What makes it binge-worthy:
Supernatural crime + psychological horror
Tight mystery pacing and creative visuals
Multi-lingual release expands audience opportunity
Prime Video officially launched Maargan on July 25, and it was an immediate hit overall with India’s Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi audiences; and now in other markets, with access via Tentkotta, it will establish its place on OTT.
3. Rajaputhiran
Platform: Aha Tamil
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Aha Tamil has just released Rajaputhiran, a rural Tamil drama centered around one principled farmer, Prabhu, and his son Vetri, working through a morally complicated world of money laundering and generational obligation.
What did it offer:
A father-son story that brought through an ethical rural context, redemptive narrative arcs, and breath-holding emotional stakes. It had an important social context, engaging character dynamics, and was an earth-bound drama, a departure from peptides and gun-play, and quick scene cuts!
4. Show Time (Telugu)
Platform: SunNXT / Prime Video
Release Date: July 25, 2025
This Telugu crime thriller focuses on a middle-class family who unintentionally kill an intruder and end up in a chaotic situation as they attempt to hide from the truth, only to find they cross paths with an uncompromising cop.
What will it contain:
Gritty moral thriller with tense narrative hinges on guilt, justice, and social pressure narrative tension, with all of the formal layouts of a tense domestic thriller.
5. Ronth (Malayalam)
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Ronth arrives on streaming platforms on July 22, a Galadriel-soinu-narrative Malayalam thriller with a significant nighttime structure. Two cops, Sub-Inspector Yohannan and new recruit Dinanath, attempt to resolve a crisis, where the line between professional duty and their personal demons becomes blurred.
Why you should watch:
Ronth offers some raw atmospherics, attuned realism, and psychological depth that combine to create a thriller that will not disappoint the Malayalam lineup OTT space.
Why this week’s OTT lineup is compelling
1. Bollywood-like star power meets regional content
From Vishnu Manchu and Prabhas in Kannappa to Vijay Antony in Maargan, each title melds local identity with national draw.
2. Cross-genre
Mystery (Maargan), mythology (Kannappa), rural drama (Rajaputhiran), psychological domestic (Show Time), tense thriller (Ronth). There is something for everyone.
3. Quick OTT turnaround
Films appearing on streaming services after a theatrical release within a month – Kannappa and Maargan are recent examples. As distribution patterns change, the push is on for a digital-first audience.
Viewing Suggestions & Recommendations
Title Genre & Language Why Binge Now
Kannappa Mythological Drama (Telugu) Spiritual freedom, star-studded cameos, epic production
Maargan Supernatural Crime (Tam-Tel Edge-of-your-seat crossover thriller
Rajaputhiran Rural Drama (Tamil): Emotional storytelling within contemporary issues
Show Time Crime Thriller (Telugu): Moral dilemma within a family context
Ronth Night environment thriller (Malayalam). Atmospheric realism and a tight script.
Final Thoughts
With Maargan positioned as an OTT release, and Kannappa due on Amazon Prime Video at any point, this week’s OTT releases feature a solid dose of myth, mystery, and emotional truth across four South Indian languages. If it’s the myth of Kannappa, or the supernatural criminal undercurrent of Maargan, or the grounded drama of Rajaputhira,n you are looking for, there’s something for everyone to dig into.
TL;DR
- Kannappa: Likely to stream for Amazon Prime Video ~ July 25, even though the actor preferred a later date.
- Maargan: Streaming now from July 25, on Amazon Prime Video (India) and Tentkotta (abroad).
- Rajaputhiran: Just released on Aha Tamil from July 25.
- Show Time: True crime drama live on July 25, from SunNXT/Prime.
- Ronth: Malayalam thriller streaming since July 22, on JioHotstar.
FAQs
1. Where can I find Kannappa to watch online?
Kannappa is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video in India. While the official OTT release date is pending, the leaked media sources suggest there could be a release date on July 25, 2025.
2. Is Maargan available to stream on any OTT platforms?
Yes! Maargan is officially streaming on Amazon Prime Video (India) and Tentkotta (outside of India) as of the release date July 25, 2025.
3. What is Maargan about?
Maargan is a supernatural crime thriller about a police officer of elevated rank being tasked with investigating a series of mysterious deaths related to some unknown blackening serum staff at a hospital participated with.
4. Where can I stream Rajaputhiran?
Rajaputhiran is streaming on Aha Tamil. It is available for streaming as of July 25, 2025.
5. Is Show Time a true story?
No, Show Time is a fictional Telugu thriller about the unintentional crime of a family and their cover-up from the police regarding the crime.
6. Why should I watch Ronth?
Ronth is an experience for anyone who enjoys thrillers. The film depicts a continuous night over which two police officers are engaged in a case with an apparent high sense of urgency, and it’s the perfect blend of psychological drama and realism.
7. Are these OTT releases available with subtitles?
Yes, the majority of South Indian films on OTT platforms like Prime Video, Aha, and JioCinema provide multi-language subtitles, including English.