New OTT releases: Thandel, Delicious, & Dupahiya now streaming on Netflix, and Prime Video
Hyderabad: Here’s a roundup of the latest OTT releases that dropped on March 7, 2025. From romantic thrillers to gripping documentaries and comedies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out Thandel on Netflix, Laila on Aha, Rekhachithram on SonyLIV, and more, all now available to stream.
1. Thandel – Netflix
Thandel, a 2025 Telugu-language romantic action thriller, released on Netflix on March 7. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, the film is based on a real-life incident where Pakistani forces captured a fisherman from Srikakulam in international waters. The film had a mixed reception following its theatrical release on February 7, 2025, but still grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide, making it one of the top Telugu films of the year.
2. Laila – Aha
Directed by Ram Narayan, Laila is a 2025 Telugu action comedy that dropped on Aha on March 7. Starring Vishwak Sen in a dual role and Akanksha Sharma in the lead, the film received overwhelmingly negative reviews after its theatrical release on February 14, 2025.
3. Rekhachithram – SonyLIV
Rekhachithram, a Malayalam-language mystery thriller, premiered on SonyLIV on March 7, 2025. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko and starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, the film explores the investigation of a suicide case linked to a missing girl. It was released theatrically on January 9, 2025, and emerged as the top-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.
4. Chaos: The Manson Murders – Netflix
Chaos: The Manson Murders, a documentary co-produced and directed by Errol Morris, released on Netflix on March 7. The film is an adaptation of Tom O’Neill’s book CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties and premiered at the Museum of Modern Art before its Netflix debut.
5. Delicious – Netflix
This German drama, Delicious, directed by Nele Mueller-Stöfen, tells the story of a wealthy family whose life changes dramatically after hiring a domestic helper. The film, which premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, is now available for streaming on Netflix as of March 7, 2025.
6. When Life Gives You Tangerines – Netflix
A South Korean romance series starring IU and Park Bo-gum, When Life Gives You Tangerines made its debut on Netflix on March 7. The slice-of-life drama is directed by Kim Won-seok and is already generating buzz among fans of Korean television.
7. Dupahiya – Amazon Prime Video
Dupahiya, a comedy-drama about a village preparing for its 25th anniversary of being crime-free when a prized motorbike goes missing, is available on Amazon Prime Video starting March 7. The film stars Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, and Sparsh Shrivastava.
8. The Waking of a Nation: Jallianwala Bagh – SonyLIV
Released on SonyLIV, The Waking of a Nation explores the Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the eyes of Kantilal Sahni, a fictitious member of the Hunter Commission. The web series, which stars Taaruk Raina and Sahil Mehta, is now available for streaming.
9. Nadaaniyan – Netflix
Nadaaniyan, a Hindi-language teen romantic comedy, premiered on Netflix on March 7. Directed by Shauna Gautam and starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, the film follows a schoolgirl who hires a boyfriend to get back at her family and classmates. It received negative reviews from critics.
10. Baapu – JioHotstar
Baapu, a Telugu drama about a farming family struggling with debt, released on JioHotstar on March 7. Directed by Dayakar Reddy, the film stars Aamani, Mani Aegurla, and Srinivas Avasarala.
