The final stretch of January 2026 brings a powerful lineup of South and regional OTT releases, blending history, folklore, crime, sports ambition and emotional reckonings.
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South OTT Releases: Champion, Sarvam Maya, Devkhel Lead This Week's Must-Watch Titles

  • Sarvam Maya (JioHotstar, Jan 30): Nivin Pauly stars as an atheist musician who reluctantly returns to his priestly roots and accidentally exorcises a ghost, leading to an unconventional bond and emotional healing.
  • Devkhel (ZEE5, Jan 30): A Marathi psychological crime thriller set in Konkan, where Inspector Vishwas Saranjame investigates murders linked to a mythical entity, uncovering human violence disguised as folklore.
  • Champion (Netflix, Jan 29): Set in 1948 Hyderabad, this period sports drama follows Michael Williams, a footballer whose personal ambition transforms into political awakening amidst the Razakar resistance.
  • Constable (ETV Win, Jan 29): A Telugu investigative thriller where Constable Kashi investigates ritualistic murders in Shankarapally, uncovering a coordinated network after his niece becomes a victim.
  • Vaagai Sooda Vaa (ZEE5, Jan 26): A celebrated Tamil period drama from the 1960s, returning to streaming, depicting an idealistic teacher's quiet rebellion against caste hierarchies and child labor in a remote village.

Why It Matters: This week's South OTT releases offer a diverse mix of genres, from historical dramas to psychological thrillers.

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