JioHotstar Plans Major 2026 Push: 40 South Titles to Be Announced in One Mega Event; Legendary Actors Invited
JioHotstar is set for a major 2026 expansion with a mega Chennai event announcing 40 new South films, series, and shows, featuring top legendary stars.
JioHotstar to unveil 40 South Indian titles at its grand ‘South Unbound’ event in Chennai, with legendary actors invited as special guests.
Hyderabad | December 8, 2025 — Popular OTT platform JioHotstar is set to create a major buzz in the South entertainment space with a massive content announcement event. The platform will unveil 40 new titles — including South Indian films, web series, and shows — all on the same day.
JioHotstar is privileged to become the main actor of the event called “South Unbound” in order to make a powerful penetration to Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada markets. The date of the reveal event is December 9, and the venue is Chennai, where the movies that will be released in 2026 will be unveiled to the public.
Legendary Actors Invited
For the South Unbound occasion, the platform has sent out invitations to some of the greatest stars in Indian cinema. To mention, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan have both been officially invited. In addition, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other prominent figures from the Telugu and Kannada film industries are likely to be present. The attendance of these icons is thought to be a major factor in the event's hype being boosted considerably.
Competing With Netflix’s Momentum
The announcement comes at a time when Netflix has been aggressively expanding its South Indian content slate—acquiring digital rights for several major films and producing originals in all four languages.
In response, JioHotstar appears determined not to lose ground in the southern market. By unveiling 40 titles at once, the platform aims to capture audience attention across the region and boost engagement in 2026.
JioHotstar Trending Content
Currently, JioHotstar is riding high on the popularity of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, which holds the No. 1 spot on the platform. Following it are Tamil film Aan Paavam Pollathathu and Malayalam horror thriller Dies Irae, occupying the second and third trending positions.
Through its bold multi-language initiative, JioHotstar intends to not only consolidate its presence in the South Indian market but also roll out an exciting entertainment lineup for the next year.
