# South OTT Fever: Akhanda 2 to Balti – Your Ultimate Binge Guide for This Week! **Ready to ignite your screens with explosive action, gritty dramas, and thrilling twists?** This week's South Indian OTT releases (January 8–11) are a powerhouse lineup that's got something for every mood – from Nandamuri Balakrishna's divine warrior epic to Shane Nigam's raw sports saga.[1][3] Dive into the diversity of regional cinema that's taking over streaming platforms. Kicking off with the much-hyped **Akhanda 2: Thaandavam** on Netflix (January 9), where Balakrishna reprises his role as the fearsome Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora. This fantasy thriller amps up the stakes with apocalyptic action, spirituality, and a plot involving a biological threat to the Ganga during Maha Kumbh Mela, plus a teen prodigy racing against corrupt forces.[1][3] Next, gear up for **Balti** starring Shane Nigam on Prime Video – a gritty sports drama blending intense competition with real-life edge, perfect for adrenaline junkies.[3] Don't miss the Tamil gems: **Angammal** on Sun NXT (January 9), a rooted social drama unpacking village life and human struggles.[1][3] Then there's **Mask** on ZEE5 (January 9), a dark comedy thriller led by Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah. It follows a crooked detective chasing stolen cash, serving sharp commentary on power and greed – "like a dish that looks great but tastes fine," per reviews.[3] Rounding out the slate: **Kaalratri Season 2** for mythological thrills and **Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6** for reality TV chaos, all dropping across platforms this week.[1] Whether you're into mass entertainers or intimate narratives, South cinema's ambition shines through.[1][3]
Which release are you hitting play on first? **Drop a comment below with your top pick, share this post with your binge squad, and let's chat about the action!** 🚀Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/south-regional-ott-releases-this-week-jan-8-11-akhanda-2-balti-mask-and-more-ws-kl-9810116.html
2.https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/movies-ott-releases-january-2026-full-list-2026-01-04-1024341
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/akhanda-2-to-balti-complete-list-of-south-ott-releases-this-week/articleshow/126395200.cms
4.https://economictimes.com/news/india/new-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-movies-and-series-this-week-dec-29-jan-4-latest-south-indian-ott-theatrical-releases-/new-south-indian-movies-releasing-this-week-dec-29-jan-4/slideshow/126230332.cms
5.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pinkvilla-recommendations-5-must-watch-south-films-on-ott-to-start-2026-with-a-bang-salaar-to-kgf-franchise-1399460
6.https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/new-ott-releases-this-week-in-telugu-2026-aha-prime-video-netflix-zee5-hotstar-sunnxt-and-sonyliv-6-1079.html
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