OTT platform Netflix is looking to strengthen its subscriber base in South India. The streamer, which has been actively acquiring interesting post-theatrical titles, has now revealed its new slate of six Telugu and Tamil originals, set to release soon. Take a look at these projects:
Super Subbu:
This Telugu comedy web show stars Sundeep Kishan and is directed by Mithun. The series follows a man who is unexpectedly assigned to teach sex education in a remote village, despite not being the ideal candidate. It also features Murali Sharma, Maanasa Chowdhary, Sampoornesh Babu, and Mithila Palkar in key roles. Interestingly, Super Subbu marks Netflix’s first-ever Telugu web series.
Takshakudu:
Directed by Vinod Anantoju of Middle Class Melodies fame, this folklore Telugu thriller stars Anand Deverakonda in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with the director. The film revolves around a blind man and his loyal dog who take on a major challenge after a tragic incident in their village.
Made In Korea:
Directed by Ra Karthik (Nitham Oru Vaanam, Aakasham, Nagarjuna’s #King100), this Tamil film stars Priyanka Mohan alongside Squid Game fame Park Hye Jin. The story follows a young woman whose dream trip to Korea is derailed by betrayal, but through unexpected relationships, she finds hope again in life.
Legacy:
A Tamil series from Charukesh Sekar, Legacy features an ensemble cast including Madhavan, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, Gulshan Devaiah, and Abhishek Banerjee. This intense family gangster drama explores loyalty, power, and sacrifice in the race to save an empire.
Love:
Directed by Balaji Mohan (Maari), this Tamil series stars Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi in lead roles. The show playfully tackles the age-old debate on love as two unlikely partners take up a quirky challenge that brings them closer in unexpected ways.
Stephen:
A Tamil psychological thriller directed by Mithun, starring Gomathi Shankar. The story delves into the mind of a self-obsessed killer being evaluated by a psychiatrist in a chilling and suspenseful case.