From Rana Naidu Season 2 to Eleven to DD Next Level: Check out these Tamil OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
Tamil OTT platforms
are pulling out all the stops. From horror comedies and dark thrillers to supernatural fantasies and gritty crime sagas, there's something for every kind of viewer. Whether you're in the mood for a laugh laced with fear or a mystery that digs deep into the psyche, these new releases on
Zee5
, AhaTamil, Prime Video, and Netflix deserve a place on your binge list.
DD Next Level
Streaming on: Zee5
Santhanam returns to his signature horror-comedy territory with
Devil's Double Next Level
, the fourth instalment in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise. Directed by Prem Anand, the film follows Krishnamoorthy aka "Kissa 47", a film critic notorious for mocking horror movies, who finds himself trapped in a cursed film set on a haunted cruise ship. What starts off as a private screening turns into a terrifying reality as Kissa and the attendees must survive the twisted tropes they once ridiculed. With appearances by Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Yashika Aannand, and production backing from Arya's The Show People, the film leans heavily into meta-humour, genre parody, and supernatural chaos.
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Eleven
Streaming on: AhaTamil, Prime Video
Eleven is a gripping crime thriller that walks the razor's edge between psychological horror and investigative drama. Directed by Lokkesh Ajls, the story revolves around Inspector Aravind (Naveen Chandra), who delves into a series of murders that all lead back to a mysterious school named Twin Bird—an elite academy that only admits twins. The deeper he investigates, the darker the secrets he uncovers. Strong performances by Abhirami, Reyaa, Ravi Varma, and Aadukalam Naren lend weight to the narrative, which blends strong visuals with a chilling premise. Released theatrically in May, it now arrives on OTT to reach a wider audience.
Jinn - The Pet
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June 20
A whimsical yet haunting tale, Jinn - The Pet offers a fantastical spin on supernatural folklore. Written and directed by debutant T.R. Bala, the story follows a man whose fascination with jinns leads him to trap and domesticate one, only to unleash chaos in his own life. The film features Mugen Rao and Bhavya Trikha in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Bala Saravanan, Imman Annachi, and Nizhalgal Ravi. Set against a fantastical backdrop, the narrative mixes comedy, emotion, and cautionary allegory, questioning human greed and the price of tampering with the unknown. It's a fresh addition to Tamil fantasy cinema.
Rana Naidu Season 2
Streaming on: Netflix
Rana Naidu returns with Season 2, and the stakes are higher than ever. The gritty Netflix series dives back into the murky world of celebrity cover-ups, crime, and family betrayal. Rana Daggubati reprises his role as the no-nonsense fixer who manages the messes of India's elite, while Venkatesh Daggubati returns as his morally complex and volatile father, Naga Naidu. Directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn S Varma, the second season offers eight intense episodes of power struggles, dark secrets, and emotional battles. Now streaming in multiple languages, including Tamil, it's a must-watch for fans of layered, high-stakes drama.
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