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5 Tamil and Telugu OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Naangal, Nilave

5 Tamil and Telugu OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Naangal, Nilave

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Tamil and Telugu cinema have lined up several interesting titles for OTT release this week. If you’re looking to check out new films and shows, here are the details you need to know. 5 Telugu and Tamil Releases to Watch on OTT This Week 1. Thaai Kizhavi Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Language: Tamil Where to watch: JioHotstar Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and exposing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on both the family and the villagers. 2. Kaakkee Circus Cast: Rajesh Madhavan, Munishkanth, Gauthami Nair, Subash Selvam, Anbuselvan, Manoj, Abdul …

4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya’s Haal to Kaakkee Circus, Thaai Kizhavi

4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya’s Haal to Kaakkee Circus, Thaai Kizhavi

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Malayalam movies and series are once again hitting the streaming space this week with a fresh array of selections. If you are exploring new films and shows, here’s a list of Malayalam OTT releases to check out. 4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week 1. Haal Cast: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya, Johny Antony, Abin Bino, Vineeth Beep Kumar, Madhupal, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Joy Mathew, Nishanth Sagar Director: Veeraa Genre: Musical Romantic Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes Where to watch: ManoramaMAX, SunNXT Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Haal explores the story of Asif Kadalundi, a rapper who falls in love with Maria Fernandez, the daughter of a Christian priest. The film focuses on their tumultuous relationship as they navigate prejudice, family expectations, and religious and societal stigmas, driven by music and set against the backdrop of a modern, deeply divided society. 2. Thaai Kizhavi (Malayalam-dub) Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Where …

6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Shane Nigam’s Haal

6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Shane Nigam’s Haal

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South Indian cinema has lined up several interesting titles to watch on OTT this week. If you’re wondering whether there’s a new movie or series to stream online, here’s a list of releases you shouldn’t miss. 6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week 1. Thaai Kizhavi Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Language: Tamil Where to watch: JioHotstar Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and exposing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on both the family and the villagers. The film is co-produced by Sivakarthikeyan under the banner of Sivakarthikeyan Productions. 2. Naangal …

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama online

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama online

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Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar, was released in theatres on February 27, 2026. Now, the comedy-drama film is set to begin streaming on OTT. Here are the details. When and where to watch Thaai Kizhavi Thaai Kizhavi is set to release on the OTT platform JioHotstar and will begin streaming from April 10, 2026. The official update was shared by the platform online. Sharing the post, the team wrote, “Thaaikizhavi JioHotstar-la vasool panna vanthukirukka (Thaaikizhavi has arrived on JioHotstar to rake in big money). Thaai Kizhavi streaming from April 10 only on JioHotstar.” Here’s the post: Official trailer and plot of Thaai Kizhavi Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and unearthing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on the family …

Without superstars, hit formulas or hiking ticket prices, a Tamil rural comedy enters Rs 50 crore club | Tamil News

Without superstars, hit formulas or hiking ticket prices, a Tamil rural comedy enters Rs 50 crore club | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiMar 9, 2026 09:20 PM IST Thaai Kizhavi box office collection day 11: Offering the Tamil film industry a much-needed shot in the arm, as it hasn’t had a solid blockbuster since the beginning of the year, director Sivakumar Murugesan’s Thaai Kizhavi has entered the Rs 50 crore club. What’s intriguing is that the movie achieved this milestone without a single so-called male star in its cast. Headlined by Radikaa Sarathkumar, the film can’t even be placed in the typical commercial Tamil film bracket. Set against a rural backdrop, the comedy-drama revolves around Pavunuthaayi (Radikaa), a septuagenarian moneylender who was once fiercely independent but is now bedridden, and her three sons, who are running from pillar to post to claim a share of her wealth before she takes her last breath. Also Read | How Vikram and Jyotika’s busy schedules led to the start of Vijay and Trisha’s on-screen journey With widely positive reviews from all quarters, Thaai Kizhavi has been performing stunningly well at the box office. The movie has thus far …

Radikaa Sarathkumar supports stepdaughter Varalaxmi ahead of her directorial debut, calls Sarathkumar ‘the proudest father in the world’ | Telugu News

Radikaa Sarathkumar supports stepdaughter Varalaxmi ahead of her directorial debut, calls Sarathkumar ‘the proudest father in the world’ | Telugu News

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4 min readHyderabadMar 4, 2026 06:09 PM IST Veteran actor Radikaa Sarathkumar had the audience at the Saraswathi pre-release event hanging on to every word on Sunday, not just because of what she said, but because of how she said it. Taking to the stage to mark her stepdaughter Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s debut as a film director, Radikaa set aside the usual celebratory script and spoke instead about the years of resistance, tears, and quiet perseverance that brought this moment to life. Radikaa spoke about her husband, actor Sarathkumar, known for playing tough, unshakeable characters on screen, and said that the man who rarely shows emotion was barely holding it together as his daughter was making her debut as a director. “He is the proudest father in the world today,” she told the gathering. To illustrate just how deep that pride runs, she recalled a chance encounter at an airport where a stranger walked up and praised Varalaxmi’s work. Despite both of their own films running in theaters at the time, it was that unsolicited compliment …

Before Forrest Gump, there was Sivayya: Why the Kamal Haasan, Radikaa Sarathkumar-starrer remains the only Telugu film selected as India’s Oscar entry | Telugu News

Before Forrest Gump, there was Sivayya: Why the Kamal Haasan, Radikaa Sarathkumar-starrer remains the only Telugu film selected as India’s Oscar entry | Telugu News

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5 min readHyderabadMar 2, 2026 09:05 PM IST Four decades ago, a film arrived in Telugu cinema that broke away from commercial tropes, no larger-than-life hero, no action set pieces, and no formulaic romance. What it had instead was a grown man played by Kamal Haasan with the mind of a child, a widow carrying the weight of societal judgment, and a story so quietly constructed that audiences almost did not know what had hit them. Swathi Muthyam, which translates to “white pearl,” is a 1986 Telugu romantic drama written and directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. It starred Kamal Haasan and Radikaa Sarathkumar in lead roles. Forty years later, it remains one of the more honest films Indian cinema has produced. A simple premise, a complicated world Swathi Muthyam follows Sivayya (Kamal Haasan), a man with a cognitive disability who has never shed the innocence of childhood. Sivayya encounters a young widow named Lalitha, played by Radhika, during a village festival and decides to marry her because it simply seems like …

Thaai Kizhavi Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read before heading to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama

Thaai Kizhavi Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read before heading to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama

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Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar, is a comedy-drama that was released in theatres on February 27, 2026. As the film hits the big screens, let’s take a look at what netizens have to say about it. Thaai Kizhavi Twitter Review Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a user said that Thaai Kizhavi was a wholesome film and added that it had been a long time since they had laughed so much while watching a Tamil movie. The user praised Radikaa Sarathkumar, stating that she truly lived the character and was perfectly cast. They also mentioned that the references to Kamal Haasan were effective. Overall, they felt that the film delivered a powerful message in a simple and comical way and called it a must-watch. Another netizen commented that Thaai Kizhavi was a must-watch and highly recommended film. The user stated that the first half featured superb comedy, while the second half balanced emotion and humour perfectly. They added that everyone’s performance was excellent and praised director Sivakumar Murugesan for his writing and direction. …

‘Thaai Kizhavi’ movie review: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s masala comedy of gold standards signals a commanding new filmmaking voice

‘Thaai Kizhavi’ movie review: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s masala comedy of gold standards signals a commanding new filmmaking voice

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A cinephile friend once said how cinema, both the art form and industry, is a thriving, sentient being that knows who it must embrace or let go, and when it needs what at any specific time. And if we were to believe in that fantastical idea, the box office rut in 2026 feels like a reckoning call for Tamil cinema’s next torchbearer to rise to the occasion. There’s a new filmmaker in the block, who, by all means, seems to be the recalibrating voice Tamil mainstream cinema needed. Sivakumar Murugesan’s debut Thaai Kizhavi is a film that feels like the perfection of an archetype many filmmakers have been toying with over the last few years — it’s a rollicking, leave-you-in-splits comedy that surprises you every step of its way, has a pressing emotional core, fields for the right progressive register, and leaves you feeling thoroughly satisfied. In the colourful world of Thaai Kizhavi, everything and anything seems spring-loaded to tickle you or sting you. There’s a tattoo of Kamal Haasan’s face on a man’s chest …

Radikaa Sarathkumar Leads Dark Comedy, Feb 27 Release

Radikaa Sarathkumar Leads Dark Comedy, Feb 27 Release

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3 min readKochiFeb 23, 2026 09:00 PM IST Thaai Kizhavi trailer: “Until the day I die, only I will enjoy all my wealth,” Pavunuthaayi (Radikaa Sarathkumar) asserts when her family asks her to distribute the properties among them after her husband’s death and live her remaining years in their homes. This sets the stage for what’s about to follow in the tale that begins with the words, “Once upon a time, there lived an old lady.” The much-anticipated trailer of director Sivakumar Murugesan’s Thaai Kizhavi is here, offering a sneak peek into the movie’s chaotic world, where Pavunuthaayi’s relatives find themselves in a conundrum: they want her to die soon, but only after she reveals where she has hidden a secret asset. Also Read | Allu Arjun’s co-star, whose 10 films as lead actress earned $45 million, traded stardom for corporate life The 2.50-minute promo begins with Pavunuthaayi happily relishing her dinner, listening to the iconic track “Annaaththe Aaduraar” from Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan’s Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989). She is then shown telling off her …