Maaman, 3BHK, Thammudu: South films to watch on OTT this week

If you're looking for something exciting to watch this week, South Indian films have got you covered. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, or get inspired, this list has all the best picks for your weekend binge. Let’s take a look at the top South films to stream this week.

This emotional and relatable film features Siddharth in a heartfelt role, chasing a lifelong dream of owning a home in Chennai and it is released in multiple Indian languages, including Telugu, the movie resonated with audiences for its grounded family scenarios. With a successful theatrical run, 3BHK begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 1, 2025.

This horror‑comedy stars Mugen Rao as a youngster who gets more than he bargained for when a pet jinn arrives in his life. Comedy‑horror is the idea: the jinn plays pranks, the boy panics, and soon there is a chase full of laughs and mild jump scares. The film surprised audiences with catchy dialogues and comic timing from Bala Saravanan and Bhavya Trikha, making it viral among youth. The Pet was originally in theatres and is now streaming on SunNXT.

This film is an emotional action drama exploring the bond between a brother and sister and it released in theatres in July 2025. Nithiin plays the brother who is ready to fight the world to protect his sister. The film has action, emotions, and family bonding. It is directed by Venu Sriram, who earlier made Vakeel Saab. This film promises a mix of family drama and action.

A village‑family comedy-drama, Maaman stars Soori who is a famous Tamil comedian now in a lead dramatic role, alongside Aishwarya Lekshmi. The story revolves around a simple man in rural Tamil Nadu whose cousin‑turns‑father‑figure misunderstands him, leading to a comedic mix of romance and family loyalty. Now, it has its OTT premiere on ZEE5 from August 8, available in four South Indian languages.

This feel‑good Malayalam drama focuses on an ordinary young man played by Dayyana Hameed with a big dream. With his friends and family, he faces life’s daily struggles while trying to achieve something more meaningful. It was released directly to OTT without a wide theatrical run and is now streaming on SunNXT starting August 1, 2025. If you like simple stories with heart and Kerala backdrops, this one is a quiet winner.