New Delhi: In recent years, the Tamil cinema industry and its producers have benefited greatly from the choice of OTT platforms to distribute material in the Tamil language. Indian OTT services like Zee5, SonyLIV, Aha Video, and many more have emerged to compete with international giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
Several other regional languages have taken notice of the depth and breadth with which Tamil filmmakers have investigated themes of love, crime, and thriller.
Here is a rundown of some new Tamil OTT offerings that you may check out this week:
1. Maaveeran
If you’re looking for a fresh twist on the action-comedy genre, go no further than Maaveeran. Sathya, a fearful newspaper cartoonist, has a brain injury and begins hearing a voice recounting his life, prompting him to confront a corrupt politician named Jeyakodi. Sathya becomes Maaveeran with the assistance of an unknown action figure and goes out to right wrongs.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 11, 2023
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2. Por Thozhil
Por Thozhil, starring Ashok Selvan, and Nikhila Vimal, is a crime thriller directed by first-timer Vignesh Raja about a serial murderer who preys on young women in Trichy. Police must act swiftly to capture the killer before he can conduct any more crimes.
Platform: Sony LIV
Release Date: August 11, 2023
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3. Maayon
One of the most talked-about Tamil films is Maayoon, a mythological thriller written by Sibi Sathyaraj and Tanya Ravichandran. It follows an archaeological team sent to investigate an old temple, led by a smart and diplomatic archaeologist. The group decides to go on an expedition to find the answer to the enigma.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 11, 2023
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4. Vaan Moondru
Vaan Moondru is a beautiful love story that acknowledges and appreciates a variety of relationships. This film covers the whole of romantic experiences, from first love through marriage and beyond. Three different couples’ experiences with love, bereavement, and life’s other challenges are chronicled.
Platform: AHA Tamil
Release Date: August 11, 2023
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5. Mathagam
The thrilling crime thriller web series Mathagam follows the exploits of a courageous IPS officer who is tasked with the mission of eliminating a deadly criminal organisation wreaking havoc in Chennai. Officer Atharvaa personifies the steadfast type, using his knowledge and abilities to put an end to the criminal organisation and restore peace to the city.
Platform: Disney + Hotstar
Release Date: August 18, 2023
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6. Kolai
The murder of a famous model, whose apartment was locked from the inside, is the focus mystery of this film. Sandhya Mohan Raj, an IPS officer, assumes command of the inquiry and hires private investigator Vinayak to get to the bottom of what happened. The film explores everyday life, exploring the worlds of deceit, retribution, and hidden truths as the tale progresses.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 20, 2023
