South OTT Releases This Week: Bison, Nadu Center, K-Ramp Lead A Strong Lineup Of New Titles

A diverse mix of sports dramas, psychological thrillers, period mysteries and heartfelt romances hits South Indian streaming platforms this week. From Dhruv Vikram’s gritty kabaddi saga Bison to the period-suspense thriller Vikkatakavi and the youth-driven sports series Nadu Center, here’s the complete list of major South titles arriving online.

1. Bison

Release Date: November 21 Platform: Netflix Dhruv Vikram headlines this intense sports action thriller inspired by the real-life journey of Manathi Ganesan, an Arjuna Award–winning kabaddi legend. Set in the volatile social landscape of 1990s rural Tamil Nadu, the film follows Kittan — a gifted Dalit kabaddi player whose talent earns him the moniker “Bison.” As he dreams of representing India

at the Asian Games, he finds himself navigating caste violence, entrenched discrimination, and the fear that he may meet the same tragic fate as his late Dalit idol. The film captures Kittan’s transformation from a trouble-prone teenager into the unlikely symbol of an oppressed community’s resilience and defiance.

2. Nadu Center

Release Date: November 20
Platform: JioHotstar

This coming-of-age Tamil sports drama follows PK, a 17-year-old basketball prodigy expelled from an elite school under dubious allegations. Now forced to join a notoriously unruly government school, he is challenged by the vice principal to build a championship team from its most disruptive students. As PK steps into the role of both captain and coach, the show explores caste bias, redemption, leadership, and how sports can become a tool for dignity and transformation. Fast-paced, emotional and youth-driven, Nadu Center is a spirited drama about second chances.

3. Vikkatakavi

Release Date: November 14
Platform: ZEE5

Directed by Pradeep Maddali, this Telugu-Tamil period-suspense thriller is set in the misty 1970s village of Amaragiri. Naresh Agastya plays Detective Ramakrishna, assigned to investigate a series of mysterious memory-loss cases plaguing the villagers. His search unearths political conspiracies, buried betrayals and eerie secrets linked to the region’s aristocratic lineage. Megha Akash stars as Princess Lakshmi, adding a royal layer to the intriguing narrative. Atmospheric and slow-burning, Vikkatakavi blends mystery with vintage rural aesthetics.

4. Avihitham

Release Date: November 14
Platform: JioHotstar

Senna Hegde directs this Malayalam comedy-drama that satirises the moral policing culture of small-town Kerala. When a perpetually drunk local man stumbles upon a secret affair, it sets off a chain of gossip, voyeurism, double standards and pressure targeted largely at women in the town. Featuring Unniraj, Renji Kankol, Vineeth Chakyar and Dhanesh Koliyat, the film mixes humour with social critique, exposing the absurdity and hypocrisy of community surveillance.

5. Kuttram Pudhithu

Release Date: November 13
Platform: Prime Video (Rental)

A gripping Tamil crime thriller directed by Noah Armstrong, starring Tharun Vijay and Seshvitha Kanimozhi. The story begins when ACP Sathya’s daughter Preethi is apparently murdered by a food delivery boy, Kathiresan, who confesses to the crime. But five days later, Preethi reappears alive — unraveling the investigation and challenging everything the police believed. With veterans Nizhalgal Ravi and Madhusudhan Rao in key roles, the film delves into memory, truth, and the unreliability of witness testimony.

6. Poyyamozhi

Release Date: November 14
Platform: ManoramaMAX / Simply South

Screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, this Malayalam psychological thriller follows Jason, a young man who treks deep into a forest with his enigmatic guide, Poyyamozhi. As the journey progresses, Jason begins to suspect that his guide’s intentions are sinister — and that they may not be alone in the woods. With haunting cinematography and tight performances by Jaffar Idukki and Nathaniel Madathil, the film promises atmospheric dread and psychological tension.

7. Yenugu Thondam Ghatikachalam

Release Date: November 13
Platform: ETV Win

Ravi Babu surprises audiences with a light-hearted family entertainer after years of dark thrillers. Starring Naresh Vijayakrishna and Varshini Sounderajan, the Telugu film revolves around quirky family relationships and everyday humour. A departure from Ravi Babu’s signature eerie tone, this one focuses on warmth, generational clashes and heartfelt emotional beats.

8. Ekka

Release Date: November 13, 2025
Platform: Sun NXT

After a successful theatrical run, Yuva Rajkumar’s high-energy Kannada action drama Ekka lands on digital screens. The story follows Mutthu, a man navigating a world of violent turf wars, loyalty tests and a personal quest for justice. Known for its stylish action sequences and Rajkumar’s commanding presence, the film’s OTT release invites fans to relive the thrills from home.

9. K-Ramp

Release Date: November 15
Platform: Aha

A surprise Diwali hit, this Telugu romantic drama stars Kiran Abbavaram in an emotionally rooted love story. Directed by Jains Nani, the film explores the relationship between a privileged young man and a woman coping with PTSD. What begins as an impulsive romance evolves into a moving story about trauma, emotional repair and the transformative power of companionship.