Tamil Nadu has fierce fan bases, and a strong industry that is a boon for any company that manages to capture the market. Sony Liv is one of the companies which has long since tried to break into this market. Their ambitions seem to have come to fruition in this year. They have eight major movies, which are seeking direct release on Sony Liv. There seems rumours of at least 8 movies which may be released in the platform.
Tamil Movies OTT Release in Sony Liv
Here are eight movies which will be coming up in these upcoming months. Let’s take a look at them, and discuss details on the same.
- This movie is highly awaited and if true, this will skyrocket Sony Liv to yet another level. Vijay Sethupathi’s Kadaisi Vivasayi, a highly awaited movie. Manikandan of Kaaka Muttai fame, will direct this movie which according to sources has been shelved for three years. This movie will forego theatrical release and go directly for OTT. It is estimated that this movie will be released by July 2021.
- Ganesh Vinayakan’s Thaen, will be a post theatrical release on the app. Based on a real-life incident of an economically backward who man earns his livelihood through beekeeping. It tackled the question of citizenship and revealed a sort of social impact that is rare in movies nowadays. This movie could most certainly improve Sony Liv’s roster.
- Vijay Sethupathi’s Laabam is also in talks to joining Sony Liv’s impressive roster. This upcoming movie was famed director Jananathan’s last one before his demise. This would be a posthumous release. It is said to be a taut political thriller which shares thematic elements with Jananathan’s previous works.
- Vijay Antony’s Kodiyil Oruvan will be released on June 1, 2021. It is directed by Anantha Krishnan. Aathmika is also in the movie, major stills of the movie was shot in the picturesque Theni. The makers are in talks to include this movie as well.
- Borrder, Arun Vijay’s anticipated flick. The promo image showed his image imposed on the Indian map. It is aimed to be a movie which explores patriotic themes. Arivazhagan, has said this movie will involve spies and espionage, and highlight the dangers of terrorism. This movie is yet to be conformed, it is still in talks.
- Netrikann, starring Nayanthara and Ajmal Ameer, is touted to be a movie which will bring the actress in a never before seen role. It is rumoured to be a remake of a Korean movie, Blind. Nayanthara plays a promising police cadet, the promo had a braille design so it opens up some interesting possibilities. This movie is also in talks.
- John Paul Raj and Sham Surya’s Friendship which will star cricketer Harbhajan Singh, veteran actor Arjun, Losliya Mariyanesan and Sathish as the leads. It is a romantic sports comedy, and would be a very different offering. This movie is also in talks.
- Murungakkai Chips, Srijar’s quirky titled movie. This movie will go for a direct OTT release, but will Sony Liv will feature it is still up in the air.
Look’s like Sony Liv is up for a great new year.
