OTT releases this week bring another new South Indian film to the weekend watchlist, with Chennai Love Story starting its digital streaming journey on SonyLIV from 21 August 2026. Featuring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles, the romantic drama is available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
The this week OTT release line-up also includes Jana Nayagan on ZEE5 and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam on Netflix, giving viewers multiple new titles to choose from beginning 21 August.
Chennai Love Story OTT Release Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Chennai Love Story |
| OTT Release Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Streaming Platform | SonyLIV |
| Languages | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi |
| Lead Cast | Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya |
| Director | Ravi Namburi |
| Writer | Sai Rajesh |
| Producers | SKN, Sai Rajesh |
| Music | Mani Sharma |
| Banners | Mass Movie Makers, Amrutha Productions |
Chennai Love Story Now Streaming on SonyLIV
Chennai Love Story follows Steven and Nivi through a journey shaped by love, emotions, dreams and destiny.
The romantic drama explores the moments and decisions that transform their lives as the two navigate their relationship and individual aspirations.
The film is directed by Ravi Namburi, with the story written by Sai Rajesh. SKN and Sai Rajesh have produced the movie under the banners of Mass Movie Makers and Amrutha Productions.
With its SonyLIV premiere on 21 August, the film is being offered to a wider audience through five language options.
Chennai Love Story Available in Five Languages
SonyLIV is streaming Chennai Love Story in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, allowing viewers across multiple Indian markets to watch the film in their preferred language.
For audiences searching for OTT releases this week, the multi-language availability makes Chennai Love Story one of the new weekend streaming options.
Chennai Love Story Cast
Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya play the central characters, while Thrigun, Devi Prasad, P. Vasu, Deepa Shankar and others are also part of the cast. Director P. Vasu appears as himself in the film.
Chennai Love Story Cast and Crew
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Ravi Namburi |
| Writer | Sai Rajesh |
| Producers | SKN, Sai Rajesh |
| Lead Cast | Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya |
| Music Director | Mani Sharma |
| Lyric Writer | Ananth Sriram |
| Co-Producer | Dheeraj Mogilineni |
| Co-Directors | K. Vijaya Sarathy, Lucky Bezawada |
| Production Banners | Mass Movie Makers, Amrutha Productions |
This Week OTT Releases – 21 August 2026
Chennai Love Story is not the only notable this week OTT release arriving on 21 August. Jana Nayagan and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam are also joining the weekend streaming line-up.
| Movie | OTT Platform | Streaming Date | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Love Story | SonyLIV | 21 August 2026 | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi |
| Jana Nayagan | ZEE5 | 21 August 2026 | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada |
| Pyaar Prema Kalyanam | Netflix | 21 August 2026 | Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada |
Jana Nayagan Streaming on ZEE5
After a much-discussed journey towards its digital release, Jana Nayagan starts streaming on ZEE5 from 21 August 2026.
The film is available in Tamil along with Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada audio options.
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Thalapathy Vijay in the lead, alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani and Narain.
Its arrival makes Jana Nayagan another major addition to the OTT releases this week.
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam on Netflix
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam also begins streaming on Netflix from 21 August 2026.
Available in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, the film offers a relationship-driven story centred around marriage and the complications that follow.
The cast includes Elan, Saanve Megghana, Radikaa Sarathkumar, M.S. Bhaskar, Yogi Babu, Senthil, Elango Kumaravel, Geetha Kailasam, Maaran and Deepz.
With three multi-language films arriving on the same date, 21 August offers a varied weekend selection for viewers looking for new regional movies online.
Sony Vizha – New Tamil Channel from Sony Pictures Networks India
The arrival of Chennai Love Story on SonyLIV comes as Sony Pictures Networks India expands its Tamil entertainment presence.
Sony VIZHA is the company’s upcoming Tamil General Entertainment Channel, scheduled to launch in October 2026. The channel is being developed with a mix of fiction, reality entertainment, movies and other programming aimed at Tamil audiences.
Sony VIZHA’s announced reality line-up already includes two major properties.
Tamil Idol with A.R. Rahman
Tamil Idol brings the globally recognised Idol format to Tamil audiences for the first time, with A.R. Rahman leading the search for new singing talent.
The programme will be available across Sony VIZHA and SonyLIV, combining television and digital reach.
Celebrity MasterChef Tamil with Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Another major programme announced for Sony VIZHA is Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
The cooking reality show is also expected to form an important part of the channel’s entertainment slate as Sony VIZHA prepares for its October launch.
OTT Releases This Week for the Weekend Watchlist
With Chennai Love Story on SonyLIV, Jana Nayagan on ZEE5 and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam on Netflix, viewers have three new multi-language films available from 21 August.
For romance, Chennai Love Story and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam offer two different choices, while Jana Nayagan provides a major star-driven Tamil release for the weekend.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for this week OTT release updates, new Malayalam and South Indian OTT releases, streaming dates and platform details.
