Tamil OTT Releases in September: The successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic have compelled numerous Tamil filmmakers to opt for various OTT platforms to release their films. While certain movies have opted to forego a theatrical premiere and debut directly on prominent digital platforms, others will become accessible for streaming on various OTTs shortly after their theatrical release. Here is a rundown of upcoming Tamil films that will be available for streaming on digital platforms in September.
Jailer:
Release Platform: Amazon Prime
The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, features Rajinikanth in the lead role. The storyline centres on a retired prison warden’s quest to locate his son, who has been taken captive by a criminal organisation. The remainder of the narrative explores how he devises several strategies to rescue his son.
Kick:
Release Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Prashant Raj, the film features Santhanam and Tanya Hope in the primary roles. The plot centres on an advertising filmmaker who finds himself entangled in a legal predicament due to his excessive cleverness. The remainder of the story delves into how he navigates these challenges and restores his reputation.
Mark Antony:
Release Platform: Zee5
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the movie features Vishal in the leading role, with SJ Suryah and Selvaraghavan playing significant characters. The storyline centres on a group of gangsters who engage in time travel using an extraordinary phone. The remainder of the narrative explores how their destinies are altered after several years.
Pizza 3:
Release Platform: Amazon Prime Video
In Mohan Govind’s horror thriller, Ashwin Kakumanu, Pavithrah Marimuthu, and Kaali Venkat take on the lead roles. The plot follows a man whose life takes a tumultuous turn when his workplace is infiltrated by a malevolent spirit. How he intends to address this predicament forms the core of the story.
Kolai:
Release Platform: Amazon Prime Video
In Balaji Kumar’s movie, the main cast includes Vijay Antony, Ritika Singh, and Meenakshi Chaudhury. The storyline revolves around the shocking murder of a renowned singer, leaving her fans in disbelief. A police officer enlists the assistance of a senior colleague to unravel the enigmatic case. The question remains whether they can successfully bring justice to the investigation.
Leo:
Release Platform: Netflix
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Vijay and Trisha in the lead roles, this film is a gangster drama that unfolds against the backdrop of Mumbai. This star-studded drama is an integral part of the cinematic universe known as the LCU (Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe), which the filmmaker initiated with his earlier project, ‘Vikram.’
