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Thudikkum Karangal: JioHotstar (Tamil, Dec 22)
YouTuber Vetri assists an elderly guy who passes out while looking for his kid. His internet appeal attracts antisocial organisations looking for retribution. Cast: Vemal, Misha Narang. Director: Veludoss.
Rajini Gaang: Prime Video (Tamil, Dec 24)
After leaving their village, Rajini and Maina end up riding with a petty thief, whose stolen thali they use for an impromptu wedding. However, when Maina is taken over by the Ghost of Ponnarasi, their new life takes an odd turn. Cast: Rajini Kiishen, Dwivika. Director: M Ramesh Bharathi.
Paradise: Netflix (Malayalam, Dec 24)
To commemorate their fifth wedding anniversary, an Indian tourist couple travels to the crisis-ridden hill country of Sri Lanka. However, disagreements intensify when things take an unexpected turn, exposing fissures in their bond. Cast: Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran.
Nidhiyum Bhoothavum: Sun NXT (Malayalam, Dec 24)
When three young mechanics relocate their bike repair shop to a remote homestay that is said to be haunted, they are met with eerie, inexplicable events that quickly come to life and are impossible to ignore. Cast: Aneesh G Menon, Aswath Lal, Muhammed Rafi. Director: Sajan Joseph.
Middle Class: ZEE5 (Tamil, Dec 24)
Karl Marx yearns for a farm life, but his mundane routine with his chatty wife and kids seems to contradict his dreams. When opportunity strikes, he's driven to frantically pursue his aspirations and secure a better future. Cast: Munishkanth, Vijayalakshmi. Director: Kishore Muthuramalingam.
Vritta: ZEE5 (Kannada, Dec 25)
Siddharth is a peaceful, reclusive man whose life takes a sinister and perverse turn following an impetuous choice.Just one evening. One unforeseen call. One incorrect turn. And all it takes to spiral into the unknown is that. Cast: Maahir Mohiuddin, Harini Sundararajan. Director: Likith Kumar.
Andhra King Taluka: Netflix (Telugu, Dec 25)
The plot is on Sagar, a devoted fan whose life, relationships, and identity are all centred around his admiration for his cinematic idol, "Andhra King" Surya Kumar. It is a poignant homage to fan culture. Cast: Ram Pothineni, Bhagyashree Borse. Director: Mahesh Babu P.
Revolver Rita: Netflix (Tamil, Dec 26)
When her family is unintentionally trapped in the crossfire of gang warfare, a woman must use her cunning and determination to defend them. Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Redin Kingsley. Director: K Chandru.
Ullozhukku: Netflix (Malayalam, Dec 26)
Follows a young widow who is suspected by her mother-in-law of harbouring a secret concerning the death of her son and the woman's former spouse. Cast: Parvathy Thiruvothy, Urvashi. Director: Christo Tomy.