The second week of July brings an exciting line-up of South Indian films. From sports games and mythological adventures to dark comedies and gritty industrial-based stories, viewers have plenty of new titles to choose from and let’s take a look at some of them.
‘Peddy’
One of the biggest digital premieres of the week was ‘Peddi’, starring Ram Charan in the lead role. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the action drama will start streaming on Netflix from July 9, including its Malayalam-dubbed version.Set in 1994, the story follows a talented young cricketer from a remote village in Andhra Pradesh as he battles social obstacles while pursuing his dream of the game. Along with Ram Charan, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan, Viji Chandrasekhar and Shruti Haasan in a cameo appearance.ETimes gave the film 3 out of 5 stars. The review said, “Buchi Babu Sana deserves credit for attempting to integrate themes of caste, aspiration and sportsmanship. While the film succeeds in highlighting the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities, its treatment of the female characters leaves a lot to be desired. Unnecessary.”
‘Mollywood Times’ and ‘Sing Geetham’ have joined the streaming list
Now available on Disney+ Hotstar, ‘Mollywood Times’ stars Naslen as Vineeth Madhavan, an aspiring filmmaker determined to establish himself in the Malayalam film industry. Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak the film explores the struggles, compromises and harsh realities faced by newcomers trying to pursue their cinematic dreams.Meanwhile, veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is back with ‘Sing Geetham’. The film will be released on Netflix on July 9, 2026. It marks the director’s 61st feature film and is set in the fictional kingdom of Kuberapura. The cast includes newcomers Ayaan, Ahilya Bamroo and Shalini Kondepudi, while Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music. Vijay Deverakonda also has a cameo role in the film.
‘Parimala And Co.’
The family entertainer ‘Parimala And Co.’, starring Jayaram and Urvashi, also made its digital debut this week. Directed by Pandiraaj, the black comedy thriller blends humor, suspense and emotional family moments.The film will start streaming on ZEE5 from July 10. Confirming the release, the platform wrote, “The perfect family entertainer with twists and scenes is on its way… #ParimalaAndCo Premieres on July 10th on Tamil ZEE 5.”Along with the lead pair, the film also features Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Ananthika Sanilkumar in pivotal roles.
‘Balti’ finally got its OTT release
After months of waiting, Shane Nigam’s ‘Balti’ is finally heading OTT. The Malayalam action drama is set against the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border and combines sports, crime and emotional family relationships within an action-packed narrative.The film will premiere on Sony LIV from July 10 and will stream in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.Announcing the release, the platform shared, “Get ready for a complete action thriller! #Balti streaming from 10th July only on Sony LIV.” The film was originally released in theaters on September 25, 2025.