South & Regional OTT: New Year Brings Deep, Atmospheric Thrillers & Dramas

• This week's South & regional OTT releases offer layered, atmospheric stories focusing on introspection, unease, and moral ambiguity.
• "Ekō" (Netflix, Dec 31) is a haunting Malayalam mystery, concluding Ramesh’s Animal Trilogy, exploring control and freedom in Kaattukunnu.
• "Ithiri Neram" (Sun NXT, Dec 31) is a Malayalam drama about unfinished love and acceptance, following Anish Thomas and Anjana's emotional journey.
• "Love Beyond Wicket" (JioHotstar, Jan 1) is a Tamil sports drama on second chances, mentorship, and self-worth in grassroots cricket.
• "Mowgli" (ETV Win, Jan 1) is a Telugu romantic action drama about survival, love, and confronting human cruelty in the wilderness.
• "Asmi" (ETV Win, Streaming Now) is a Telugu psychological drama from Katha Sudha, delving into fractured identities and suppressed trauma.

Why It Matters: Dive into a week of deep, character-driven South & regional OTT stories exploring complex human themes.