Netflix is doubling down on South Indian cinema, unveiling an impressive slate of Tamil and Telugu-language films featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Vijay Deverakonda, and Pawan Kalyan.
The streaming platform announced the lineup during the festive season of Pongal and Sankranti, offering a mix of action-packed blockbusters, gripping thrillers, and captivating dramas. These films are slated for theatrical releases before making their streaming debut on Netflix.
Tamil Lineup
Netflix’s Tamil slate includes nine highly anticipated titles:
- Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, and Pankaj Tripathi.
- Ajith Kumar’s dual releases: Good Bad Ugly and VidaaMuyarchi, both featuring Trisha Krishnan.
- Suriya and Pooja Hegde’s Retro.
- Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran.
- Dragon, with Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead.
- Kaantha, featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse.
- Perusu, starring Vaibhav and social media sensation Niharika NM.
- An untitled project from Pradeep Ranganathan and Keerthiswaran, co-starring Mamitha Baiju.
Telugu Lineup
The Telugu slate is equally exciting, with nine major releases:
- Pawan Kalyan’s OG, co-starring Emraan Hashmi.
- Vijay Deverakonda’s VD12.
- Nani’s Hit 3 – The Third Case.
- Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi.
- Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara.
- Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty.
- Court: State vs A Nobody, featuring Priyadarshi.
- Jack, with Siddhu Jonnalagadda.
- Mad Square, starring Sangeeth Shoban.
A Stellar Year for South Indian Cinema
Monika Shergill, VP of Content at Netflix India, reflected on the platform’s success in 2024. “Last year was extraordinary for Netflix India, as Tamil films captured global audiences like never before,” she said. “Hits like Amaran, GOAT, Maharaja, and Meiyazhagan showcased the universal appeal of authentic storytelling. With 2025, the excitement is only set to grow.”
Speaking about Telugu content, Shergill added, “2024 was an incredible year for Telugu cinema on Netflix. Blockbusters like Devara, Guntur Kaaram, Hi Nanna, Lucky Baskhar, Salaar, and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram dominated watchlists, trended across social media, and garnered love from fans and critics worldwide. 2025 promises to build on this momentum.”
Dominance of South Indian Films
Netflix’s strong focus on South Indian titles aligns with current trends in the Indian box office. In 2024, South Indian films accounted for six of the top 10 box office hits in the country, including the top two, and claimed a commanding 45% of the market share.
