Tamil Movies and Web Series Releasing on August 28, 2026: Check Cast and OTT Platforms
The final Friday of August brings several Tamil entertainment options for audiences. August 28, 2026 will see new Tamil films arriving in theatres, while Anbe Diana makes its OTT debut on SonyLIV. Among the theatrical releases, Hi, starring Kavin and Nayanthara, and Once More, featuring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar, are two of the notable titles generating buzz.
Tamil Movies Releasing in Theatres on August 28
1. Hi
Hi is a Tamil romantic drama directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan. The film stars Kavin and Nayanthara in the lead roles and also features veteran actors K. Bhagyaraj, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Prabhu. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 28, 2026, and will release simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu.
Star Cast: Kavin, Nayanthara, K. Bhagyaraj, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Prabhu
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
2. Once More
Once More is a Tamil romantic drama starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar. Directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth, the film also features Sona Olickal and Dravid Selvam. The story revolves around grief, love and second chances, with Arjun Das playing a man who struggles to open himself up to love again.
The film is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on August 28.
Star Cast: Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar, Sona Olickal, Dravid Selvam
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
3. Asurakulam
Asurakulam is an upcoming Tamil action film featuring Sabarish and Vidya in the lead roles. The movie is listed among the Tamil theatrical releases scheduled for August 28.
Star Cast: Sabarish, Vidya
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
4. Kallapart
Kallapart is a Tamil drama starring Arvind Swamy and Regina Cassandra. The film is also scheduled to reach cinemas on August 28, according to current Tamil release listings.
Star Cast: Arvind Swamy, Regina Cassandra
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
5. Karathey Babu
Karathey Babu is a Tamil political drama-thriller starring Ravi Mohan and Nassar. The film is among the titles listed for a theatrical release on August 28.
Star Cast: Ravi Mohan, Nassar
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
6. Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow
Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow is a Tamil comedy-romance featuring Rudra and Preethi Asrani. It is currently listed for theatrical release on August 28.
Star Cast: Rudra, Preethi Asrani
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Tamil OTT Release on August 28
7. Anbe Diana
Anbe Diana is a Tamil romantic comedy-drama starring Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan. The film originally released in theatres on July 17, 2026, and will now make its digital debut on SonyLIV on August 28.
The supporting cast includes Roja Selvamani, Chetan and Parithabangal Gopi. The story revolves around a romance between a Telugu boy from Perambur and an Anglo-Indian woman, with family and cultural differences creating challenges for the couple.
Star Cast: Pari Elavazhagan, Ramya Ranganathan, Roja Selvamani, Chetan, Parithabangal Gopi
Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Tamil Web Series
There are no major newly announced Tamil-original web series with a clearly confirmed August 28, 2026 premiere in the latest release listings I could verify. Aakali Rajyam, which some weekly OTT lists include under Tamil content, is actually a Telugu-language series and should not be counted as a Tamil original.
August 28 Tamil Releases at a Glance
Title Type Star Cast Platform
Hi Movie Kavin, Nayanthara, K. Bhagyaraj, Prabhu Theatres
Once More Movie Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar, Sona Olickal Theatres
Asurakulam Movie Sabarish, Vidya Theatres
Kallapart Movie Arvind Swamy, Regina Cassandra Theatres
Karathey Babu Movie Ravi Mohan, Nassar Theatres
Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow Movie Rudra, Preethi Asrani Theatres
Anbe Diana OTT Movie Pari Elavazhagan, Ramya Ranganathan, Roja Selvamani SonyLIV
With six Tamil theatrical releases and one Tamil OTT premiere lined up for Friday, August 28, moviegoers have a mix of romance, drama, action and comedy to choose from
