House Mates Horror-Comedy Becomes OTT Hit After August Release
After its theatrical run in August, House Mates has become a surprise hit on ZEE5, with audiences loving its spooky yet heartfelt storytelling.
House Mates, a Tamil horror-comedy starring Darshan and Kaali Venkat, premiered theatrically in early August and has since become a streaming success. It began streaming on ZEE5 in mid-September, and within days, it shot up the platform’s trending charts, thanks to its clever mix of humour, tenderness, and supernatural thrills.
The story centers on a newlywed couple who move into what they believe is their dream home—only to find that it’s haunted, and that the real “tenants” might not be ghosts after all. But the film doesn’t rely purely on jump scares: it builds emotional depth through the couple’s relationship and the choices they make in facing fear, guilt, and loss.
Critics and viewers have applauded the film’s balance of genre elements, saying that it doesn’t “cheap out” on horror, but also doesn’t lose sight of character-driven storytelling. The emotional stakes are as high as the scares, and that’s what’s resonating with the audience. Darshan and Kaali Venkat’s performances are being singled out for giving the film a warm, grounded feel—helping to elevate it beyond typical horror fare.
The success of House Mates on OTT underlines how films with modest theatrical success can find new audiences and recognition online—especially when they offer more than just genre thrills. It’s a signal that viewers are embracing films that can make them feel, laugh, and jump—all in the span of a single hour or two.
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