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Netflix dropped a double treat for South Indian OTT viewers this weekend with two major films now streaming. Pawan Kalyan’s action drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Ken Karunas’s coming-of-age hit Youth both started streaming on Netflix, giving Telugu and Tamil audiences fresh content to binge. The simultaneous release strengthens Netflix India’s weekend lineup with both mass action and emotional drama.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, hit theatres on March 19, 2026. Pawan Kalyan plays a fearless police officer taking on political corruption and organized crime. Netflix confirmed the April 16, 2026 streaming date, advancing it from the earlier announced April 23 release. The film marks another successful collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar, known for high energy mass entertainers. Ustaad Bhagat Singh is now streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Youth is a Tamil coming-of-age romantic drama written, directed by, and starring Ken Karunaas in his lead debut. The story follows Praveen, played by Ken, as he navigates high school life, friendship, and adolescent romance with three girls. Youth focuses on the joys, humiliations, and emotional ups and downs of teenage life, offering an authentic portrayal of youth experiences that connects strongly with younger audiences.
The Netflix double release strategy puts Ustaad Bhagat Singh for action and mass movie fans on the same night as Youth for viewers seeking relatable coming-of-age stories. Both films streaming together lets subscribers choose between high octane action and heartfelt drama. As part of its regional content push, Netflix continues expanding its South Indian film library to meet growing demand for Telugu, Tamil, and other regional language content.
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