South Indian Streaming Premieres
Major South Indian Films Announce Upcoming Streaming Premieres Across Platforms
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Nayanthara and Kavin’s Tamil romantic comedy Hi will premiere on ZEE5 on September 25, 2026, in four languages. Malayalam blockbuster Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is reportedly expected to arrive on JioHotstar on October 2, though its makers have not confirmed the date; it has earned more than Rs 325 crore worldwide. Nani’s Telugu action film The Paradise, which opened in cinemas on September 24, has reportedly secured Netflix as its streaming partner, with a streaming date to be announced after its theatrical run. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s crime thriller Daayra is also expected on Netflix, with no official premiere date set, following a modest opening weekend.
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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit was still drawing audiences more than a month after its August 21 release; Sacnilk estimates put its Day 35 India net at Rs 61 lakh and its cumulative India net at Rs 161.16 crore.
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Nivin Pauly said the film’s success mattered to him because families were watching it together, including some viewers who returned for a second screening with relatives.
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The Paradise centers on a marginalized tribal community denied basic rights and its struggle for justice after a new leader challenges the system; Nani plays the character Dhagad.
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Daayra’s opening weekend brought in about Rs 4.10 crore: roughly Rs 1 crore on its first day, Rs 1.75 crore on the second and Rs 1.60 crore on the third, according to Sacnilk estimates.
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