Most Viewed Tamil Movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Sony LIV & ZEE5 in 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Starring Rajinikanth, Coolie dominated 2025 as the year’s highest-grossing Tamil film, earning over ₹514 crore worldwide. The mass action entertainer sustained its momentum after streaming, registering massive viewership across regions. Its successful transition from theatres to OTT once again proved Rajinikanth’s unparalleled box office and digital pull.

Netflix

A youth-centric blockbuster, Dragon earned ₹151.8 crore globally during its theatrical run. On Netflix, the film found renewed success as its relatable humor, emotional depth, and coming-of-age themes drove repeat viewership. It frequently trended in Netflix’s Global Top 10, particularly among younger audiences.

Netflix

Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly delivered a strong theatrical performance with over ₹248 crore worldwide. The action entertainer became a major OTT success, recording more than 9.6 million views on Netflix. Its fast-paced narrative and star power helped it rank among the platform’s most-watched non-original Tamil films of 2025.

Netflix

Despite mixed critical reception, Vidaamuyarchi collected around ₹136 crore globally, driven by Ajith Kumar’s star appeal. The film gained renewed popularity after streaming on Netflix, where it consistently appeared in Tamil trending lists, attracting audiences curious about its emotional drama and performance-driven narrative.

Netflix

Directed by Dhanush, Idli Kadai performed strongly in theatres, especially across rural and family audiences. Its OTT debut marked a milestone, crossing 5.2 million views in its opening week on Netflix. The film’s rooted storytelling and emotional warmth made it one of the platform’s biggest Tamil releases.

Netflix

Suriya’s Retro performed steadily at the box office, earning close to ₹97 crore worldwide. After its Netflix release, the nostalgic family entertainer found a loyal audience base. Its emotional storytelling and throwback elements made it a preferred OTT choice among family viewers and classic drama lovers.

Netflix

Dude crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide, emerging as a popular romantic comedy in theatres. Its Netflix release amplified its reach, particularly among urban and youth audiences. Positive word-of-mouth and relatable characters helped the film become an OTT super hit with strong repeat viewing.

Netflix

Mari Selvaraj’s Bison: Kaalamaadan received widespread critical acclaim along with solid theatrical returns. The sports-social drama continued its success on Netflix, trending for weeks after release. Based on the life of a kabaddi champion, the film’s emotional storytelling and realism fueled strong word-of-mouth on OTT.

Jio Hotstar

A surprise success of 2025, Tourist Family grossed ₹87.2 crore worldwide despite its modest budget. Following its OTT release, the film recorded over 13.1 million views on JioHotstar. Its heartfelt portrayal of displacement, hope, and family bonds resonated strongly with audiences across age groups.

Amazon Prime Video

Sivakarthikeyan’s action thriller Madharaasi earned more than ₹100 crore globally, cementing its commercial success. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the film became one of the platform’s most-watched Tamil action titles in late 2025, benefiting from its fast-paced narrative and star-driven appeal.

Jio Hotstar

Starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, Kuberaa grossed over ₹132 crore worldwide, impressing audiences with its intense drama. Upon its OTT release, the film crossed 8.1 million views on Disney+ Hotstar. Strong performances and gripping storytelling helped it maintain high engagement beyond its theatrical run.