(This article is authored by Alar) 

Several new and exciting movies are set to premiere on various OTT platforms, ranging from action thrillers to mythological dramas. Here is a list of some of the upcoming Tamil movies that you can watch online from the comfort of your home.

Rudhran

Rudhran directed by S. Kathiresan, is a throwback to the old-school Tamil over-the-top revenge dramas that we all grew up watching. The movie stars Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles and promises to be a treat for fans of commercial cinema. This film is produced  by S. Kathiresan under his banner Five Star Creations LLP. The movie is said to have high-octane action sequences, emotional drama, and a gripping suspense. 

OTT Platform:  Sun NXT

Release Date: May 14.

Shaakuntalam

Shaakuntalam is a mythological drama based on the epic love story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta from the Mahabharata. The movie is directed by Gunasekhar and stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta. The movie boasts of stunning visuals, lavish sets, and authentic costumes that bring the ancient era to life. The movie also features an ensemble cast of Aditi Balan, Mohan Babu, Rajendra Prasad, and others.

OTT Platform:  Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: May 12.

Yaathisai

Yaathisai is a historical fiction action adventure film that depicts the 7th-century Pandiyan prince Ranadheera Pandiyan who ruled during a time when the Chola dynasty lost its power and its people were forced to live in the woods. The film also follows the story of Kothi, a young man from the Einar clan who vows to defeat Ranadheera Pandiyan and restore the glory of the Cholas.

The film is written and directed by Dharani Rajendran and stars Shakthi Mithran, Seyon Rajalakshmi, Guru Somasundaram and others in the lead roles. The film’s dialogues are in Old Tamil, which are subtitled for viewers in modern Tamil.

OTT Platform:  Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: May 12.

Soppana Sundari

Soppana Sundari is a comedy thriller directed by SG Charles and starring Vaibhav Reddy, Raiza Wilson, Poorna, Parvati Nair, and Yogi Babu in the lead roles. The movie revolves around a simple middle-class girl and her family who have several dreams but face many obstacles in achieving them. The movie is said to have a mix of humor, suspense, and emotion, with a twist in the tale Soppana Sundari will be dropping in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi

OTT Platform: Disney + Hotstar

Release Date: May 12