South OTT Releases This Week – August 2026
This week brings an exciting mix of South Indian OTT releases, including Malayalam action thrillers, Telugu cooking entertainment, romantic dramas, supernatural horror, and popular reality-show specials. Here are the major South OTT releases arriving between August 13 and August 16, 2026.
1. Kattalan – ManoramaMax | August 13
Kattalan is a Malayalam action thriller starring Antony Varghese Pepe, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, and Dushara Vijayan.
Set in 1995, the story takes place around the Aanakolli forest, where nearby villages are constantly threatened by elephant attacks. Alongside the struggle for survival, the film explores the illegal ivory trade, poaching, and the dangerous activities taking place inside the forest.
As the threats increase, local residents are forced to fight for their safety and protect their communities. The combination of action, wildlife conflict, and crime makes Kattalan an interesting Malayalam OTT release this week.
Where to Watch: ManoramaMax
Language: Malayalam
OTT Release: August 13, 2026
2. Chef Mantra Project USA – Aha Video | August 13
Chef Mantra Project USA brings a different kind of entertainment to the Telugu OTT lineup.
The cooking show features participants based in the United States competing in various culinary challenges. Contestants face creative kitchen tasks, unexpected situations, and plenty of comedy along the way.
The show combines food, competition, entertainment, and humor, making it a light-hearted option for viewers who enjoy cooking-based reality programs.
Where to Watch: Aha Video
Language: Telugu
OTT Release: August 13, 2026
3. Mr. Work From Home – SunNXT | August 14
Mr. Work From Home is a Telugu romantic comedy-drama starring Thrigun, Payal Radhakrishna, Anish Kuruvilla, Sivaji Raja, Harsha Vardhan, Satya Krishnan, and Harsha Chemudu.
The story follows Arvind, a young corporate professional who strongly believes that working from home offers the perfect lifestyle. He decides to move his work setup to his native village, expecting to continue his comfortable technology-driven routine.
However, his modern corporate mindset soon clashes with the traditional values of the rural community. His life takes an unexpected turn when he develops an interest in agriculture and begins using his technical knowledge to introduce modern farming practices.
The film mixes romance, comedy, family relationships, village life, technology, and agriculture.
Where to Watch: SunNXT
Language: Telugu
OTT Release: August 14, 2026
4. Aroopi – Prime Video | August 14
Aroopi is a Malayalam supernatural horror thriller featuring Vysakh Ravi, Neha Chawla, Joy Mathew, Sindhu Varma, Sakshi Badala, Kannan Sagar, and Nebu Abraham.
The story revolves around the mysterious Aryanattu estate and an ancient supernatural curse. A vengeful Yakshini, once sealed inside a doll, is accidentally released by two thieves.
A violent incident eventually brings Niranjan, the last surviving heir of the family, back to his ancestral home. He must confront the supernatural force while investigating the dark secrets hidden within his family’s history.
With its haunted estate, ancient curse, supernatural mythology, and family mystery, Aroopi is one of the major horror releases arriving on OTT this week.
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Language: Malayalam
OTT Release: August 14, 2026
5. Bigg Boss Telugu 10 – Agnipariksha – JioHotstar | August 15
Bigg Boss Telugu 10 – Agnipariksha is a special pre-show connected to the upcoming tenth season of the popular reality franchise.
Hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni, the special program gives common contestants an opportunity to compete for a place in the main Bigg Boss house.
The format adds another layer of competition before the main season begins, as aspiring contestants attempt to impress audiences and secure their place in the reality show.
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Language: Telugu
Release: August 15, 2026
6. Bigg Boss Tamil 10 – The Common Man – JioHotstar | August 16
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 – The Common Man is a digital pre-show designed to select commoner contestants for the upcoming tenth season of Bigg Boss Tamil.
The main season is set to be hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, while this preliminary digital program provides ordinary participants with an opportunity to compete for entry into the main house.
The show is expected to attract fans interested in seeing new contestants compete before the main season officially begins.
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Language: Tamil
Release: August 16, 2026
Conclusion
The South OTT releases this week in August 2026 cover a wide range of entertainment. Kattalan offers Malayalam action and forest-based crime drama, while Aroopi brings supernatural horror and ancient curses to Prime Video.
For lighter entertainment, Mr. Work From Home combines romance, comedy, technology, and rural life. Meanwhile, Chef Mantra Project USA offers cooking challenges and comedy.
Reality-TV fans also have something to look forward to with Bigg Boss Telugu 10 – Agnipariksha and Bigg Boss Tamil 10 – The Common Man, which provide opportunities for common contestants to enter their respective main seasons.
