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The second week of March is bringing a diverse lineup of South Indian films and shows to streaming platforms. From romantic comedies and intense dramas to reality shows and experimental storytelling, viewers will have plenty of new titles to explore.
Several platforms, including ZEE5, Netflix, JioHotstar, and Sun NXT, are releasing fresh Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam content between March 9 and March 15, 2026.
If you are planning your weekend watchlist, here are nine notable releases to keep an eye on this week.
| Title | Release Date | Platform | Language(s) | Genre |
| Made in Korea | March 12, 2026 | Netflix | Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada | Romantic Drama |
| Nawab Cafe | March 12, 2026 | ETV Win | Telugu | Family Drama |
| Funky | March 13, 2026 | Netflix | Telugu (plus dubbed versions) | Romantic Comedy |
| BMW | March 13, 2026 | ZEE5 | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam | Romantic Comedy |
| Landlord | March 13, 2026 | ZEE5 | Kannada | Action Drama |
| Naangal | March 13, 2026 | Sun NXT | Tamil | Drama |
| Pookie | March 13, 2026 | ZEE5 | Tamil | Romantic Drama |
| Resort | March 13, 2026 | ZEE5 | Tamil | Comedy Drama (Series) |
| Mad for Each Other | March 15, 2026 | JioHotstar | Telugu | Reality TV |

The Telugu romantic comedy ‘Funky’ stars Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar in the lead roles. Directed by Anudeep KV, the film originally arrived in cinemas in February 2026.
The story blends humour with romance and follows a young man navigating relationships and personal dilemmas. The film will begin streaming on Netflix on March 13, 2026, and it may also be available in dubbed versions for wider audiences.

Telugu film ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’, often abbreviated as BMW, is set to premiere on ZEE5 on March 13, 2026. Directed by Kishore Tirumala, the movie reportedly stars Ravi Teja.
The romantic comedy is expected to be available in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, making it accessible to a broader audience across India.

The Tamil romantic drama Made in Korea features Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead role. The film follows a young woman who travels to Seoul and discovers new opportunities and challenges along the way.
Scheduled for a direct OTT release on Netflix on March 12, 2026, the film will reportedly stream in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu and Kannada.

The Kannada action drama Landlord explores land rights struggles in rural Karnataka during the 1980s. Directed by Jadeshaa K. Hampi, the film features Duniya Vijay, Raj B Shetty, and Rachita Ram.
The narrative follows Rachayya, an idealistic worker who challenges an oppressive feudal system after a personal tragedy sparks a rebellion. The film will stream on ZEE5 starting March 13, 2026.
Reality show 'Mad for Each Other' will debut on JioHotstar on March 15, 2026. Hosted by Sreemukhi, the show follows ten celebrity couples living together in a luxury setting.
Across a 70-day journey, participants face various emotional, psychological and physical challenges designed to test their compatibility and commitment.
Tamil drama Naangal, directed by Avinash Prakash, is set in Ooty during the late 1990s.
The story revolves around three brothers growing up under a strict and emotionally volatile father. Through their experiences, the film examines toxic parenting and the resilience that binds siblings together. The movie will be available on Sun NXT from March 13, 2026.
The Telugu family drama ‘Nawab Cafe’ is directed by Pramod Harsha. Set in Hyderabad’s Old City, the story follows Raja, a young graduate who plans to sell his family’s centuries-old tea shop to start a new life abroad.
However, a generational conflict with his father forces him to rethink his decisions. The film will premiere on ETV Win on March 12, 2026.

Tamil romantic drama ‘Pookie’, directed by Ganesh Chandra, explores modern relationships in the age of social media.
After a dramatic public argument goes viral online, a couple must deal with the fallout while figuring out whether their relationship can survive the intense public scrutiny. The film will stream on ZEE5 on March 13, 2026.

The Tamil comedy-drama series ‘Resort’ takes viewers into the world of luxury hospitality.
The story follows Vetri, played by Vijay Kumar Rajendran, a high-school dropout who begins working at a high-end resort. Despite his humble position, Vetri dreams of joining the elite kitchen team while navigating workplace hierarchies and demanding guests.
With such a wide variety of genres releasing this week, South Indian OTT viewers have plenty of new content to explore. Whether you prefer romantic dramas, social commentaries or light-hearted entertainment, these releases arriving between March 9 and March 15, 2026, offer something for almost every kind of viewer.
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