New Tamil Films and Series Arrive on OTT This Week

August 22, 2025: It’s a great week for Tamil cinema fans. Two big movies are releasing on OTT platforms this Friday. Both films were in theatres recently. Now, you can watch them from the comfort of your home. Get ready with your popcorn. Let’s look at the new Tamil OTT releases for this week.

‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ on Amazon Prime Video

First up is the romantic drama ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’. The film stars the popular actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen. The movie is about a married couple. They face many challenges. The story is a mix of love, family drama, and comedy. It talks about the problems that happen after marriage. Their families are against their relationship because of the hero’s family background.

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Vijay Sethupathi plays a man from a rowdy family. He runs a small roadside food stall. Nithya Menen is a college graduate. The film shows their love story and how they handle family issues. Yogi Babu is also in the film. He adds some light-hearted moments. The movie had a good run in theatres. Now, it is ready for its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

The songs and background music of this film have created a sensation. The music is directed by Santosh Narayanan. Cinematography is done by Sukumar. Fans are waiting for the release of this film on OTT. Now you can enjoy the film on August 22nd.

‘Maareesan’ on Netflix

Another major release this week is ‘Maareesan’. It is a thriller film. It stars Fahadh Faasil and the comedy legend Vadivelu. This is a special film because it brings these two big actors together again after their film ‘Maamannan’. But this time, they are in a completely different kind of story.

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‘Maareesan’ is a slow-burning thriller. The story is about a thief named Dhayalan. He is played by Fahadh Faasil. He meets an old man named Velayudham, played by Vadivelu. Velayudham has Alzheimer’s disease. Dhayalan thinks he can trick the old man. He wants to steal his hidden fortune. The two go on a road trip. During this trip, secrets are revealed. Dhayalan learns that the old man is not who he seems. The film is full of twists and turns.

Vadivelu’s performance has been praised a lot. He plays a serious and important character. This is different from his usual comedy roles. Critics said his acting was a strong point of the film. The movie was released in theatres on July 25. It got good reviews. But it did not do very well at the box office. Now, it has a second chance on Netflix. It is available to stream in five languages. This includes Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. So, more people can watch it. The film is directed by Sudheesh Sankar. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music.

Other Releases to Watch Out For

Besides these two big movies, a few other titles are also coming to OTT. These are not Tamil movies, but they are getting dubbed in Tamil. This is great for Tamil-speaking viewers.

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Aha Tamil is also bringing a new movie called ‘Peranbum Perungobamum’. It is a Tamil thriller drama. This film follows a man’s journey to seek justice for his family. The story shows how he deals with powerful people in his village.

This weekend, you have plenty of options. From the heartwarming family drama “Thallivan Thalavi” to the thrilling thriller “Marisaan”, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to kick-start your weekend movie marathon with these newly released movies!