Netflix launches 6 Tamil and Telugu originals, promises thrills, drama & emotion

Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, became Netflix's most-watched Indian film globally in 2024, while Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar stayed in India’s Top 10 for 14 weeks. South Indian films like Pushpa 2, Amaran, Leo, and Devara made a mark in the Global Top 10 Non-English lists, highlighting the growing global demand for regional content. Building on the success of TEST and The Game: You Never Play Alone, Netflix continues to push the boundaries of storytelling with six new Tamil and Telugu originals, spotlighting South India’s emerging creative voices.

Stephen

Stephen is a Tamil psychological thriller directed by Mithun, starring Gomathi Shankar. The film explores the psyche of an admitted killer undergoing evaluation by a psychiatrist. What starts as a routine assessment quickly spirals into a web of psychological intrigue, with the psychiatrist finding herself caught in a mind-bending mystery that leads to a dark descent.

Super Subbu

Super Subbu is an offbeat comedy of errors, directed by Mallik Ram and starring Sandeep Kishan. The film centers on a man who finds himself unexpectedly assigned to teach sex education in a remote village, despite having no qualifications for the job.

#Love

#Love, a Tamil series directed by Balaji Mohan, starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi, explores what happens when chemistry meets compatibility. The show takes a playful look at the age-old debate as two mismatched partners tackle a one-of-a-kind challenge that unexpectedly brings them closer. With a perfect blend of humour and emotion, #Love portrays the ups and downs of modern-day romance.

Made In Korea

Made In Korea, a heartfelt Tamil film directed by Ra Karthik, brings a refreshing cross-cultural twist to the screen. Featuring Priyanka Mohan and Park Hye-Jin from Squid Game, it tells the story of a young woman whose dream trip to Korea is marred by betrayal. Through newfound friendships and hard-earned lessons, she uncovers hope and discovers her true self.

Takshakudu

Takshakudu, an upcoming Telugu folklore thriller directed by Vinod Anantoju, stars Anand Devarakonda as a blind man on a quest for vengeance. With the help of his loyal dog, he sets out to avenge the tragic deaths of his fellow villagers following a devastating accident.

Legacy

Legacy, a Tamil series by Charukesh Sekar, boasts a powerhouse cast led by R. Madhavan, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, Gulshan Devaiah and Abhishek Banerjee. The gripping family gangster drama spirals into a tense saga of succession, where safeguarding an empire means risking everything.