New Movies & OTT Releases This Week in India (Mar 13, 2026): Kenatha Kanom, The Taj Story, Kolaiseval, Couple Friendly, Funky, & More

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka – March 13
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka is an upcoming Hindi courtroom drama directed by Rajnish Jaiswal. The film features Rajesh Sharma, Brijendra Kala, Neelu Kaur Kohli, and several others in key roles. Produced by Arun Kumar under Lovely Films Private Limited, the movie explores an intense legal drama. It is scheduled to release in theaters on March 13, 2026.

Kenatha Kanom – March 13
Kenatha Kanom is an upcoming Tamil entertainer directed by Suresh Sangaiah and starring Yogi Babu in the lead role. The supporting cast includes George Maryan, Rachel Rebecca, and Ramakrishnan in important roles. Music for the film is composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, while cinematography is handled by V. Thiyagarajan. The movie is scheduled to release in theaters on March 13, 2026.

Vowels – March 13
Vowels is a Tamil drama film directed by Dhilip Kumar, Sangeeth Nath, Santhosh Ravi, and Jagan Rajendran. The film stars Yugi Sethu and Chinni Jayanth in the lead roles. Music is composed by Saravana Subramaniam, while cinematography is handled by Keerthan Poojaary and Sandeep Aluri. The movie is set to hit theaters on March 13, 2026.

Police Family – March 13
Police Family is an upcoming Tamil crime drama directed by Balu, featuring Saravanan and Kadhal Sukumar in the lead roles. The film’s music is composed by Jaya K. Doss, with cinematography by Jayakumar Thangavel. Editing for the film is handled by Selva MS. The movie will arrive in theaters on March 13, 2026.

Kolaiseval – March 13
Kolaiseval is a Tamil action film directed by V. R. Thudhivaanan and starring Kalaiyarasan and Deepa Balu in the lead roles. The film’s music is composed by Santhan, while cinematography is handled by P. G. Muthiah. Editing is done by Ajay Manoj, and the story is also written by the director. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 13, 2026.

Vengeance – March 13
Vengeance is a Tamil political crime drama written and directed by debutant Rahul Ashok. The film stars Abarnathi as Veni, a sincere civil servant, alongside Kaali Venkat in a key role. Music is composed by Karthik Raja with background score by Arun Raj, while cinematography is handled by M. S. Prabhu. The film will release in theaters on March 13, 2026.

Anthony – March 13
Anthony is a Tamil drama directed by Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar. The film features Vincent and Bhanu TJ in the lead roles. Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has composed the music for the project. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on March 13, 2026.

Aakash (Re-Release) – March 13
The blockbuster romantic entertainer starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Ramya originally released in 2005. Directed by Mahesh Babu, the film was a major success at the box office. After years, the makers are bringing the movie back to theaters. Aakash will be re-released on March 13, 2026.

Reminders of Him – March 13
This romantic drama directed by Vanessa Caswill stars Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Produced by Hoover along with Lauren Levine and Gina Matthews, the movie will release in Indian theaters on March 13, 2026.

The Taj Story – Lionsgate Play – March 13
The Taj Story stars Paresh Rawal in the lead role and is directed by Tushar Amrish Goel. The courtroom drama follows a tour guide who files a legal petition claiming the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple. The film explores the controversial Tejo Mahalaya theory and the debates surrounding it. The movie will premiere on March 13, 2026.

Sankalp – Amazon MX Player – March 13
Sankalp brings the classic Chanakya–Chandragupta dynamic into modern Indian politics. Nana Patekar makes his OTT debut as a strategic mentor guiding UPSC aspirants while influencing powerful political leaders. His ideological conflict with a loyal student played by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub forms the core of the story. The political drama begins streaming this week.

Aspirants Season 3 – Amazon Prime Video – March 13
Aspirants Season 3 returns with fan-favorite characters played by Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Abhilash Thapliyal. The new season explores how past ambitions and rivalries affect friendships and relationships. With new characters joining the story, the series promises emotional and motivational moments. It premieres on March 13.

Couple Friendly – Amazon Prime Video – March 13
The romantic entertainer starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi was released in theaters on Valentine's Day. After its theatrical run, the movie is now arriving on OTT. The film will start streaming on March 13, 2026, and will be available in Telugu and Tamil.

Nawab Cafe – ETV Win – March 12
Nawab Cafe, starring Rajeev Kanakala and Shiva Kandukuri, is a family drama set around Hyderabad’s Irani chai culture. The story highlights emotional bonds and generational legacy. After its theatrical release, the film will stream on March 12, 2026.

Funky – Netflix – March 13
The romantic entertainer starring Vishwak Sen hit theaters on February 13 and received a mixed response. The movie’s OTT rights were acquired by Netflix before its theatrical release. The platform has now confirmed that the film will stream from March 13, 2026 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi – ZEE5 – March 13
This romantic family entertainer starring Ravi Teja was released during the Sankranti season. Though it received a mixed response in theaters, the movie is now preparing for its OTT release. Reports suggest it will start streaming on March 13, 2026.

Local Times – Amazon Prime Video – March 13
The Tamil series Local Times is a seven-episode show set around a small-town newsroom. The story mixes humor, friendships, and journalism challenges. The series will stream globally in more than 240 countries starting March 13, 2026.

Pookie – ZEE5 – March 13
The romantic comedy-drama Pookie follows the love story of Kailash and Aazhi. After its theatrical run, the film is now heading to OTT. It will premiere on March 13, 2026 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Made in Korea – Netflix – March 12
Made in Korea will premiere exclusively on Netflix from March 12, 2026. The film will stream in Tamil with audio and subtitle options in multiple Indian languages. This wider accessibility aims to reach audiences across India.

Friday – Sun NXT – March 13
The Tamil revenge thriller Friday was originally released in theaters on November 28, 2025. After its theatrical run, the film is now heading to OTT. It will stream on Sun NXT from March 13, 2026.

Resort – JioHotstar – March 13
Resort expands the popular Eruma Saani mini-series into a full digital show. The story follows Vetri as he navigates life and chaos inside a luxury beachside resort. Blending comedy, drama, and romance, the series will start streaming from March 13, 2026.

Pennum Porattum – Netflix – March 13
Pennum Porattum tells the story of a young woman and her pet dog who become victims of rumors in a village. As gossip spreads quickly, the situation escalates into public outrage and mob anger. The film explores themes of misinformation and social judgment. It will start streaming on March 13, 2026.