9 South Indian Films On OTT That Bring True Stories To Life

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Thandel (Netflix)

A gripping tale inspired by the real-life ordeal of a Srikakulam fisherman captured by Pakistani forces in international waters in 2018. Starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, streaming from March 7.

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Amaran (Netflix)

The heroic story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, a Rajput Regiment officer posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra for his bravery in a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Manjummel Boys (Jio Hotstar)

Based on a harrowing 2006 incident, where a group of friends risked everything to rescue one of their own from the infamous Guna caves.

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Jai Bhim (Prime Video)

A powerful courtroom drama set in 1993, highlighting the legal battle of an Irular tribal couple fighting for justice.

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Vikruthi (Netflix)

A thought-provoking film inspired by real events on a Kochi Metro train, where a misinterpreted viral photo turned a man's life upside down.

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Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life (Netflix)

An adaptation of the bestselling novel, narrating the harrowing survival story of Najeeb, a Malayali migrant laborer in the Middle East.

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Visaranai (Netflix)

A hard-hitting crime drama based on the novel Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar, exposing police brutality and systemic injustice.

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Take Off (Jio Hotstar)

A riveting account of the real-life rescue of Indian nurses from war-torn Iraq, showcasing their courage and resilience.

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Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (Prime Video)

Inspired by the notorious Operation Bawaria case, this action-packed thriller follows a Tamil Nadu police squad as they hunt down ruthless dacoits.

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