The second week of July offers an exciting schedule of South Indian films. From sports dramas and mythological adventures to dark comedies and intense industry-based stories, viewers have a variety of new titles to choose from and we take a look at some of them.
‘Peddy’
One of the biggest digital releases of the week is ‘Peddi’ starring Ram Charan in the lead role. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports 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 barriers while pursuing his sporting dream. Alongside Ram Charan, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan, Viji Chandrasekhar and Shruti Haasan in a cameo.ETimes awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars. The review stated, “Buchi Babu Sana deserves credit for trying to weave in 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 much to be desired. Janhvi Kapoor’s character is largely reduced to a decorative aspect. Unnecessary.”
‘Mollywood Times’ and ‘Sing Geetham’ join the playlist
Currently 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 chase their film dreams.Meanwhile, veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is back with ‘Sing Geetham’. The film will be released on Netflix on July 9, 2026. It is 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 plays a cameo role in the film.
‘Parimala And Co.’
Family entertainer ‘Parimala And Co.’, starring Jayaram and Urvashi, also makes its digital debut this week. Directed by Pandiraaj, the black comedy thriller mixes humor, suspense and emotional family moments.The film will start streaming on ZEE5 from July 10. Confirming the launch, the platform wrote, “The perfect family entertainer with twists and turns is on its way… #ParimalaAndCo premieres on July 10 on Tamil ZEE 5.”Alongside the lead pair, the film also features Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Ananthika Sanilkumar in important roles.
‘Balti’ finally gets its OTT release
After months of waiting, Shane Nigam’s ‘Balti’ is finally heading OTT. The Malayalam action drama is set against the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu 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 be broadcast in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.Announcing the release, the platform shared, “Get ready for a full-on action flick! #Balti streaming from 10th July only on Sony LIV.” The film was originally released in theaters on September 25, 2025.