Get ready, movie buffs! This week (April 21st to 27th, 2025) brings a fantastic lineup to your favourite streaming platforms. Whether youre craving high-octane action, heartwarming drama, intriguing mysteries, or romantic thrillers, theres something for everyone. Headlining the week is a blockbuster Malayalam sequel, alongside compelling dubbed releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema, all available for your viewing pleasure on platforms like JioHotstar, Prime Video, Netflix, SunNXT, and Tentkotta. Lets dive into the must-watch list!
1. L2: Empuraan
- Release Date: April 24, 2025
- Streaming Platform: JioHotstar
- Language: Malayalam (Original), Tamil, Telugu, Kannada (Dubbed)
- Genre: Political Action Thriller
Following its massive theatrical success, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 megahit 'Lucifer' arrives on OTT. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, 'L2: Empuraan' continues the saga of Stephen Nedumpally, alias Khureshi-Ab'raam, portrayed masterfully by Mohanlal.
This second installment in the planned trilogy delves deeper into the complex world of international crime and political intrigue, with Prithviraj Sukumaran reprising his role as Zayed Masood alongside Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and Indrajith Sukumaran. After making waves and over 120 crore at the Indian box office despite some controversy surrounding its depiction of certain events (which led to edits), the film is set to captivate streaming audiences.
2. Veera Dheera Sooran (Part 2)
- Release Date: April 24, 2025
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Language: Malayalam (Dubbed), Tamil (Original), Telugu, Hindi, Kannada (Dubbed)
- Genre: Action Thriller, Survival Drama
Set against a Madurai temple festival, it follows Kaali (Vikram), a family man and provision store owner whose violent past catches up when his former crime boss returns, pulling him back into a dangerous world he tried to leave behind. What unfolds is a gripping survival tale over one chaotic night. The film also stars SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu (in his Tamil debut), and Dushara Vijayan. Prime Video teases: "One night. No rules. Only survival."
3. Am Ah
- Release Date: Streaming Now (Since April 18, 2025)
- Streaming Platform: SunNXT
- Language: Malayalam (Original)
- Genre: Mystery Thriller, Drama
His stay unravels intriguing local events and relationships, particularly focusing on the theme of motherhood. The film, which also features Devadarshini, Jaffar Idukki, and Meera Vasudev, had its theatrical release in January 2025 to mixed critical reviews but now finds a new audience on OTT. SunNXT invites viewers to "Follow the story of Stephen visiting Kavantha, Watch Am Ah, streaming on SunNXT Now!!"
4. Mad Square
- Release Date: April 25, 2025
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Language: Malayalam (Dubbed), Telugu (Original), Hindi, Tamil, Kannada (Dubbed)
- Genre: Action Comedy, College Drama
Get ready for laughs with the Malayalam dubbed version of 'Mad Square', the sequel to the 2023 Telugu hit 'Mad'. Directed by Kalyan Shankar, who also helmed the first part, this film brings back the chaotic energy and camaraderie. Starring Narne Nithiin, Sangeeth Sobhan, and Ram Nitin, the story revisits the group of friends as they navigate new phases of life – including DD contesting elections and Ashok dealing with family issues – but they are brought back together for Laddu's wedding, only to get hilariously entangled in unexpected trouble, possibly a robbery. Priyanka Jawalkar joins the cast for this installment.
5. Tharunam
- Release Date: April 25, 2025
- Streaming Platform: Tentkotta
- Language: Malayalam (Dubbed), Tamil (Original), Telugu, Hindi, Kannada (Dubbed)
- Genre: Romantic Thriller
Catch the Malayalam-dubbed version of the Tamil film 'Tharunam' on Tentkotta. Directed by Arvindh Srinivasan ('Dejavu'), this film explores a chance encounter that turns into a complex romance intertwined with suspense. Arjun (Kishen Das), a CRPF officer on leave, meets Meera (Smruthi Venkat), an entrepreneur, at a wedding.
As their relationship blossoms, Meera faces intense harassment from a neighbour, leading to a deadly confrontation that Arjun helps cover up. While the film received mixed reviews upon its theatrical release earlier this year, Kishen Das's performance was widely praised. Tentkotta promises "Thrills, romance, and unexpected twists!"
