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September’s Must-Watch South Asian OTT Movies and Series
September brings a fresh wave of South Asian movies and series to streaming, from laugh-out-loud franchise comedies to gripping psychological thrillers. This month’s lineup also highlights films and series from multiple regional industries, giving viewers even more opportunities to step outside their usual watchlist.
Whether you’re searching for your next binge, waiting for a recent release to land on streaming, or just looking for something new to watch, we’ve rounded up the September titles worth keeping on your OTT radar. Celebrate new stories, Explore South Asian cinema, and Connect through another month of Mad About Movies!
Dhamaal 4
Release Date: September 4
Platform: Netflix
Languages: Hindi
Dhamaal 4 turns a hunt for hidden treasure into pure chaos as the gang gets caught up in outrageous schemes, rivalries, and one disaster after another. Packed with larger-than-life comedy, wild mishaps, and nonstop madness, the race to strike it rich proves that nothing is ever simple with this crew.
Ghamasaan
Release Date: September 11
Platform: ZEE5
Languages: Hindi
Ghamasaan is a gritty crime thriller set in Bundelkhand, where determined IPS officer Aditya Singh (Pratik Gandhi) goes head-to-head with feared outlaw Maharaj (Arshad Warsi). As their battle intensifies, politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival blur the lines between right and wrong. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film also stars Ishita Dutta and Rajpal Yadav.
Korean Kanakaraju
Release Date: September 4
Platform: Netflix
Languages: Telugu (also available in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi)
Korean Kanakaraju is a Telugu horror-comedy starring Varun Tej in the title role as Kanakaraju, a carefree young man from Rayalaseema whose life takes a bizarre turn when he becomes possessed by a mysterious spirit from Korea. What follows is a chaotic mix of supernatural scares, comedy, and unexpected twists. Written and directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film also stars Ritika Nayak and Satya.
Gandhari
Release Date: September 3
Platform: Netflix
Languages: Hindi
This film explores themes of revenge and redemption as a mother relentlessly strives to rescue her kidnapped daughter. This action-thriller starring Taapsee Pannu and Swastika Mukherjee showcases an intense journey and a mother’s path of redemption.
Unmadham
Release Date: September 4
Platform: SonyLIV
Languages: Malayalam (also available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi)
Unmadham is a psychological crime thriller that follows police constable Shelly as he reopens a long-forgotten case that was never fully resolved. As disturbing clues and buried secrets surface, the investigation blurs the line between reality, the supernatural, and the workings of the human mind.
DC
Release Date: September 4
Platform: Sun NXT and Amazon Prime Video
Languages: Tamil (also available in Telugu and Malayalam on Sun NXT), Hindi version expected in October
Lokesh Kanagaraj stars as Devadas, a gangster whose life takes a violent turn after he crosses paths with Chandra, played by Wamiqa Gabbi. A weapons heist puts Devadas and his gang on the police radar, pulling him into a dangerous cycle of crime, revenge, and personal loss.
The Revolutionaries
Release Date: September 11
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Languages: Hindi
Adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal’s book Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom, this series explores dangerous missions, sacrifices and the stories of lesser-known young freedom fighters who fought against the British Empire.
Don’t Be Shy
Release Date: September 25
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Languages: Hindi
Don’t Be Shy follows 20-year-old Shyamili “Shy” Das, who thinks she has her future perfectly planned until an unexpected turn throws everything off course. As she navigates college, friendship, first love, heartbreak, and growing ambitions, Shy discovers that figuring out who you are can be just as messy as it is exciting. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film stars Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal, with Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in supporting roles. Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt produce the film under Eternal Sunshine Productions.
The Court
Release Date: September 4
Platform: JioHotstar
Languages: Tamil
This series follows Yazhini, a young lawyer who lives with a stammer and has spent much of her life in the shadow of her celebrated father. When a major case puts the two on opposite sides of the courtroom, Yazhini must overcome her insecurities and fight for justice.
Jagamae Sangeetham
Release Date: September 4
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Languages: Telugu (also available in Tamil)
Set in the world of Carnatic music, this series follows Balu, the heir to his grandfather’s musical legacy. Family expectations, financial pressures, and tensions with his uncle threaten his future, until an unexpected musical collaboration pushes him toward a new path.
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With new stories arriving across languages and genres, September has plenty to offer for every kind of viewer.
If you missed our August Streaming List or would like more watch inspiration, don’t forget to check out our other movie features!
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