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Pink Villa
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
3 Tamil, Telugu OTT releases this week (June 23-29): The Verdict, Viraatapalem and Oka Padhakam Prakaram
South Indian OTT films always strive to deliver something out of the beaten path when it comes to their cinematic ventures. This week, audiences are in for a treat with some exciting Tamil and Telugu movies, which will begin streaming on OTT. If you're on the lookout for the perfect lineup of films for your next binge-watch session, worry not, as we've got you covered. Check out the Tamil and Telugu movies that are releasing this week. 3 Tamil, Telugu OTT releases this week The Verdict Cast: Suhasini Maniratnam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Vidyullekha Raman Genre: Courtroom drama Release date: May 30, 2025 Streaming on: Sun NXT The Verdict follows a courtroom drama set in the United States. The case in concern is about a woman named Namrutha who is the prime accused in the murder case of her friend Elsa. However, she is innocent, and someone else is responsible for such a heinous deed. The case is taken up by one of Namrutha's other friends, Maya, who assures that she will do anything in her power to prove the former innocent. Viraatapalem A recent cop drama in the hood, Viraatapalem, revolves around the woman SI, Meena, who is positioned as the head of the police station in a remote village called Viraatapalem. There, she witnesses an unusual case where nearly all the brides of the village die mysteriously on their wedding day. As she takes up the case, a series of deeply buried secrets of the place get unearthed while the culprit is unmasked. Oka Padhakam Prakaram Cast: Sairam Shankar, P Samuthirakani, Ashima Narwal, Shruti Sodhi Genre: Legal thriller Release date: February 7, 2025 Streaming on: Sun NXT The story of the film revolves around the life of a public prosecutor, which is turned upside down after his wife goes missing. To add to the woes, he wrongfully gets entangled in a murder case, which is later revealed to be the task of a serial killer. As the man gradually attempts to strike off his name from all such misdeeds, he ends up uncovering an even larger crime nexus.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Verdict OTT Release: When and where to watch Suhasini Maniratnam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Tamil courtroom drama online
The Verdict made its theatrical debut on May 20, 2025, and received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. The film has a promising edge with its thrilling moments and does justice to its core as a courtroom drama. And now it is all set to debut on OTT. When and where to watch The Verdict The Verdict is all set to make its OTT debut soon. It will begin streaming on Sun NXT from June 26 onwards, along with certain other new entries on the platform. Sharing the official note, the OTT partner wrote on X, 'Stay tuned for the verdict on Thursday, and Azadi thereafter!!Superhit movies releasing back to back this week to get your Weekend going !! Verdict - Coming out on Thursday 26th of June.' Official trailer and plot of The Verdict The storyline of The Verdict is a woman-led and woman-centric tale about establishing justice in a judicial case. The case surrounds a woman named Elsa, who is found dead, and her close friend, Namrutha, is accused of the deed. However, the latter is innocent, and it is one of her other friends, Maya, who is tasked with proving her not guilty. As Maya goes on to uncover the real culprit, she faces rounds of judicial hearings as the jury deliberates over the evidence and tampers with it, leading to the bench questioning the proceedings. Will Maya succeed in freeing Namrutha, or will she succumb to the pressures of the judicial system? Time unfolds the truth in this nail-biting and gripping courtroom drama. Cast and crew of The Verdict The film stars Suhasini Maniratnam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Vidyullekha Raman, and Prakash Mohandas. It is written and directed by a debutant filmmaker, Krishna Sankar. The Verdict is produced by Agni Entertainment.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
The Verdict Movie Review: Sruthi Hariharan shines in a courtroom drama that fails to deliver
When Elisa (Suhasini Mani Ratnam), a billionaire, is found dead, Namrutha (Sruthi Hariharan), her close friend and well-wisher, is accused of cutting off her oxygen supply and murdering her. The motive? Namrutha was recently added to Elisa's will and stood to inherit a staggering $150 billion. The Verdict follows Maya (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) as she takes on the case, determined to prove Namrutha's innocence and unmask the real killer. Set in Texas, USA, the film opens with Elisa's murder and swiftly moves to the courtroom, where a jury is weighing the evidence and arguments to decide whether Namrutha is guilty or innocent. While most jury members lean towards acquittal, one juror, played by Vidyulekha Raman, asks a pointed, 'Why?' Her initial belief in Namrutha's guilt suggests she might crack open a Pandora's box of secrets. Instead, she merely rehashes the court proceedings, which feels more like a procedural snooze than a tense cross-examination. Even the interval twist, a moment ripe with potential, is reduced to a convenient reveal. With an idea that has immense potential for exploration, The Verdict stands accused of poor execution. The director opts for a non-linear narrative, perhaps to let us play jury. Each witness takes the stand to recount Namrutha's ties with Elisa, her marriage with Varun (Prakash Mohandas), the involvement of the butler Rafael in the murder, and a host of other aspects. Much of the first half is spent in exposition, which culminates in a reveal at the interval point. You would expect Namrutha's road to justice to be long, winding, and riddled with twists. But surprisingly, the titular verdict is delivered rather early in the second half. What follows feels like a different film altogether; one that wanders off the legal path and into narrative no man's land. Up until the verdict, the film keeps its spotlight firmly on the case, and then it abruptly shifts its entire focus to the killer. Suddenly, the legal drama turns into a mystery thriller. With the killer being the main focus and their motive laid bare from the get-go, the second half limps toward a predictable conclusion. And just when you think the film might have a final ace up its sleeve, it reveals that Namrutha knew the killer's identity all along. She claims to have stayed silent because all the evidence pointed to her, so she chose to play along and face the charges. The logic behind it is shakier than a witness on cross-examination. To make matters more convenient, the investigation that follows hands Maya and Namrutha one lucky break after another, with evidence and clues falling into their laps.
