Kiss, starring Kavin and Preethi Asrani in the lead roles, was released in theaters on September 19, 2025. Directed by choreographer-actor Sathish Krishnan, the movie is now slated for its OTT release.
When and where to watch Kiss
Kiss is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform ZEE5 and will begin streaming from November 7, 2025. The official update was shared by the makers via their social media handles.
Sharing the announcement, they wrote, “Movie lover she.. Ava lover naan… Watch Kavin’s romantic blockbuster movie #Kiss Premieres on Nov 7th Only On ZEE5!”
See the update here:
Official trailer and plot of Kiss
Kiss follows the story of a gifted musician, Nelson Marcus, the son of divorced parents, who grows up not believing in love or romance. After coming across a mysterious book, he gains a superpower that allows him to see a couple’s future if they kiss in front of him.
Initially, Nelson uses this power to break up couples purely out of his own volition. However, things take a turn when he falls in love with Sarah and sees their future when he kisses her.
The rest of the movie focuses on what Nelson foresees in their future and the efforts he makes to achieve his desired destiny with her.
Cast and crew of Kiss
Kiss features Dada fame Kavin and Preethi Asrani in the lead roles. Apart from the main cast, the film also stars RJ Vijay, VTV Ganesh, Prabhu, Rao Ramesh, Devayani, Sakthi Raj, Mathew Varghese, Kausalya, Kalyan, and others in key roles. Moreover, Vijay Sethupathi lends his voice as the film’s narrator.
Written and directed by Sathish Krishnan, the movie’s music is composed by Jen Martin, with cinematography by Harish Kannan and editing by RC Pranav.
While the movie received positive reviews from critics, it reportedly underperformed at the box office, primarily due to limited marketing efforts.
Kavin’s next films
Kavin is next set to appear in the lead role in the movie Mask. The dark comedy thriller, written and directed by debutant Vikarnan Ashok, is slated to release on November 21, 2025.
The film also stars actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah as the female lead, alongside Ruhani Sharma, Charle, Bala Saravanan, Archana Chandhoke, and others in key roles.
Looking ahead, the Bloody Beggar actor also has Hi, a romantic film co-starring Nayanthara, in his upcoming lineup.
Amidst a lowkey month for the South Film Industry, it was the Malayalam Film Industry that shone the brightest again. Despite initial setbacks, both Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham impressed the audience and won big at the box office.
With the start of May, the platter is diverse but it is the folks from Kerala who are making the most noise once again. So, what are these films? When are they releasing? Let’s find out!
Malayalee from India is a Malayalam language film starring Nivin Pauly as the ‘Malayalee’ from India. The film is an attempt at political satire and is more on the comical side as compared to Dijo Jose Anthony’s last political film Jana Gana Mana, which was more on the heavy side.
Slated as Nivin Pauly’s comeback film, Malayalee from India has been released on May 1st in theatres.
2. Nadikar (Malayalam)
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir
Director: Lal Jr.
Release Date: May
Nadikar is a Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. As the film’s title suggests, Nadikar (translating to actor) follows the story of David Padikkal, a superstar struggling to handle fame in an unforgiving industry.
The film was originally titled Nadikar Thilakam but was later revised to Nadikar due to a request from Prabhu, Sivaji Ganesan’s son, claiming that the original title had sentimental values associated with fans of Sivaji Ganesan.
3. Aranmanai 4/ Baak (Tamil/Telugu)
Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna
Director: Sundar C
Release Date: May 3
Aranmanai 4 or Baak (Telugu) is the fourth installment in Sundar C’s Aranmanai franchise. The film boasts a stellar cast of Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna, and Sundar C in the lead roles. Much like Sundar C’s previous Aranmanai films, Aranmanai 4 is also a horror comedy. The film has been released on May 3rd, with mixed reviews pouring in from the audience.
4. Aa Okkati Adakku (Telugu)
Cast: Allari Naresh, Fariah Abdullah
Director: Malli Ankam
Release Date: May 3
Aa Okkati Adakku is a Telugu language comedy drama starring Allari Naresh and Faria Abdullah in the lead roles. The film promises to bring back the ‘Allari’ Naresh of the past with the comic one-liners and the snappy dialogues. The film has been released on May 3rd with much hype and is directed by Malli Ankam, with music by Gopi Sundar.
5. Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (Malayalam)
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph
Director: Vipin Das
Release Date: May 10
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is a Malayalam language comedy-drama, directed by Vipin Das. Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is about a wedding gone wrong as a young man marries a woman who hates him, making his life a living hell. As lengthy as the film’s title is its stellar list of actors in the film, from Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Anaswara Ranjan to Yogi Babu and many others.
6. Star (Tamil)
Cast: Kavin
Director: Elan
Release Date: May 1
What is better than cinema? A film revolving around cinema, and Star offers exactly that. The film is an inspiring journey of an actor and his struggles as he embarks on an unforgiving journey to become a ‘Star’. The movie has been directed by Elan of Pyaar Prema Kaadhal fame, with Yuvan Shankar Raja composing the music.
7. Krishnamma (Telugu)
Cast: Satyadev, Athira Raj
Director: V.V. Gopala Krishna
Release Date: May 10
Krishnamma follows the story of three orphans who grow up together on the banks of the Krishna River in Vijayawada. When they get caught up in a case, they embark on a journey of revenge and crime. The film’s pre-release event saw chief guests and maverick directors SS Rajamouli, Koratala Siva and Anil Ravipudi on the same stage. As the film gears up for its release on May 10th, the expectations are sky-high.
8. Gangs of Godavari (Telugu)
Cast: Vishwak Sen, Hyper Aadi
Director: Krishna Chaitanya
Release Date: May 17
Gangs of Godavari is an upcoming Telugu film that chronicles the story of Lankala Rathna and his rise from a nobody to a revered individual in the coastal region of Godavari. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 17th and has been directed by Krishna Chaitanya and bankrolled by Naga Vamsi under the Sithara Entertainments banner.
