South movies have taken the box office by storm. With back-to-back hits, Malayalam cinema has surprised the audience. On the other hand, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil cinema have movies ranging from romance dramas to action and comedy. In May, several such films are set to make their digital debuts. From Manjummel Boys to Aavesham, they will be available to stream on OTT platforms.
Here’s a list of South movies arriving on OTT platforms in May:
Manjummel Boys
The latest Malayalam survival thriller, Manjummel Boys, created history at the box office. Based on a true story, the movie is an ode to friendship. Helmed by Chidambaram, the movie was released in theaters on February 22, 2024. After its massive success, the film was dubbed in Telugu for a new target audience. Following its exclusive theatrical release, the movie allegedly earned $28 million at its worldwide box office.
It follows the story of a group of friends from Kerala, who visit the infamous Guna Caves. During their expedition, one of the friends falls deep into the caves. Despite several attempts to save their friend, the entire group’s efforts go in vain. Will they be able to rescue their pal?
Manjummel Boys will make its digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar in five languages: Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. It will be available to stream on May 5, 2024. It is one of the most prominent South movies premiering on OTT this month.
Aadujeevitham
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role, Aadujeevitham, aka The Goat Life, is another Malayalam flick based on a true story. The movie follows the tale of an Indian laborer, Najeeb, who goes to an Arab country in search of work. However, he is wronged by his agent and is forced to herd goats in the middle of a never-ending desert. As a result, he makes several attempts to escape the horrible conditions but fails. How he survives in the desert and whether he escapes the conditions shapes the plot of the movie.
So far, the movie has reportedly earned over $18.9 million at the box office worldwide. From May 10, 2024, it is all set to entertain the audience on Disney+ Hotstar.
Aavesham
Aavesham is another hit Malayalam movie helmed by Jithu Madhavan. With Fahadh Faasil’s unique role, the movie has thoroughly entertained the audience. Several celebrities, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nayanthara, and others, have praised the film. Reportedly, the movie has grossed a whopping $15.4 million at the box office worldwide.
After about five weeks of its release, the movie will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from May 17, 2024. Aavesham is the story of three young men who move to Bengaluru to pursue higher studies. When they get involved in a fight with one of their seniors, they seek help from a local Malayali gangster.
Rathnam
Vishal returned to the silver screens with another action drama, Rathnam, on April 26, 2024. The movie opened to mixed reviews but has remained stable at the box office. Since it has been only a few days since the movie’s theatrical release, its digital release date has yet to be revealed. However, as per the four-week rule that most South movies follow, the latest film might arrive on an OTT platform by the end of May. Reportedly, Amazon Prime Video has bagged the movie’s streaming rights.
In conclusion, the month of May has several movies making its digital debut. However, a few newly released South films are yet to disclose their OTT release dates. Meanwhile, the above-mentioned list has a lot of thrill, comedy, action, and drama for viewers to enjoy.
