Thursday, July 20, 2023

Bawaal is the highlight of this weekend OTT release. Trial Period, Maurrh & Asvins are a must see


OTT platforms, with their varied content and genres, have become one of the most preferred mediums of entertainment. Churning out content at lightning speed, this week you will see many interesting titles premiering on various platforms. With the perfect blend of movies and TV shows, there’s something for everyone - be it action, drama, romance, comedy, horror or mystery. Below is the list of some of the best web series and movies releases this week to satiate all your bingeing needs. Happy Bingeing!!

Bawaal / Amazon Prime Video
A Friday movie release that Bollywood lovers have been waiting for this week is Bawaal. The story revolves around a history teacher Ajay Dixit who prioritises his public image above all else. He ends up marrying a beautiful girl Nisha and travel to Europe for their honeymoon, for the same reason. However, once they reach their destination, the couple face turbulence in their relationship as they learn about World War II and draw references from it. Their world comes crumbling because of Ajay’s flaky personality coming to the forefront.

Trial Period / Jio Cinema
Highlighting the intricacies of flawed families and modern society, Trial Period follows the journey of a single mother named Ana. She manages her world well until one day when things go berserk. Her curious son demands that they get a new father on a 30-day trial basis. As events unfold, the family experiences the development of unexpected bonds and heart-warming love. The film starring Genelia Deshmukh, Manav Kaul, Gajraj Rao, Shakti Kapoor and Sheeba Chaddha, is one of the most exciting new film releases this week among others.

They Cloned Tyrone / Netflix
An American sci-fi comedy film directed by Juel Taylor and stars John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and others in lead roles, the plot follows an unlikely trio that gets involved in exposing a government cloning conspiracy after they experience some odd events happening around them. This is going to be a mind-blowing OTT movie release this week that needs to be on your binge list.

Aashiqana / Disney+ Hotstar
Aashiqana is back with its new season on Disney+ Hotstar. Zayn Ibad Khan and Khushi Dubey are playing the lead roles in this horror and supernatural show. The show will have more twists and turns in its 4th season. The trailer gave us a sneak peek into the complex world of traditions and customs with darkness. ‘Aashiqana Season 4’ is available on Disney+ Hotstar from July 24, 2023.

Maurh - Lehndi Rutt De Nayak / Zee5
An upcoming Punjabi historical drama film, Maurh - Lehndi Rutt De Nayak is set against the backdrop of the untamed sandy badlands of Punjab between 1885 and 1893. Unveiling a tale of resilience, honor, and defiance against the oppressive dual rule of British colonizers and native kings, Jeona Maurh and his brother Kishna Maurh emerge as beacons of hope, challenging this unjust system and fighting for their rights. Witness the unforgettable story of them with their unique dreams, aspirations and struggles only on Zee5.

Stephen Curry: Underrated / Apple+
Chronicling the exceptional coming-of-age story of one of the most influential and skilled players in the history of basketball, Stephen Curry: Underrated is an intimate dive into the player’s life and journey. The feature documentary blends private archival footage and on-camera interviews to examine Curry’s rise from a diminutive college player at a Division I college to a four-time NBA champion.

Asvins / Netflix
If you are in the mood for a spine-chilling horror thriller, then look no further than Asvins - A Tamil psychological horror thriller directed by Tarun Teja. Asvins is set in the world of "black tourism." The narrative revolves around the insatiable thirst for thrill among tourists, who willingly pay to experience the haunting aura of places scarred by tragic incidents. As they embark on a spine-chilling journey it takes them to "the darkest place" - A haunted mansion with a mysterious past. What follows is a nerve-wracking series of events as they find themselves entangled in a nightmarish loop. Arjun, driven by ancient folklore, embarks on a quest to reunite the statues of the Ashwini Kumars, his team’s only hope of survival. Will he save them before it’s too late?

Special Ops: Lioness / JioCinema
Inspired by a real US military program, Special Ops: Lioness is a spy thriller series that follows Joe (Zoe SaldaƱa) as she seeks balance between her personal and professional life. She is a lethal soldier and spearheads The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Michael Kelly). Soon, they enlist a young woman named Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira) to work undercover alongside Joe and thwart constant threats of terrorism.

Unknown: Cave of Bones / Netflix
The third entry in this four-part docu-series, Unknown: Cave of Bones, tells thrilling tales of adventure and exploration in uncharted territories across the world. This time it takes you to South Africa, where Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discovers the world’s oldest graveyard which isn’t human. The interesting thing about this graveyard is that it is a cemetery full of ancient, small-brained, ape-like creatures.

The Deepest Breath / Netflix
An American sports docufilm directed by Laura McGann, this documentary focuses on the heartfelt relationship between champion Italian free diver Alessia Zecchini and world-renowned safety diver Stephen Keenan as they get close over their shared love for the dangerous sport. Bonded by their love for freediving, they attempt to rewrite history with a remarkable feat and brace themselves to risk it all.

Sweet Magnolias season 3 / Netflix
The much-loved show on female friendships returns for a fresh season, with all 10 episodes arrives this week. Centring around three best friends, this romantic drama series navigates their lives, careers and romantic relationships in the small southern town of Serenity. This season sees Maddie grapple with ways to aid Cal and works to clear her emotional pathway. Helen faces problematic decisions about the men in her life, and Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’s check to assist the community. To make matters worse, the identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through the town.

Justified: City Primeval / Disney+ Hotstar
Justified: City Primeval is a crime drama series based on Elmore Leonard’s book City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit. Timothy Olyphant plays the role of Raylan Givens who is living in Miami ever since he left the hollers of Kentucky. He is working hard to balance his personal and professional life as a part-time father to a teenage daughter and as a US Marshal. However, fate has other plans, and he ends up in Detroit where he meets a violent sociopath Clement Mansell, aka The Oklahoma Wildman. Not only does he have to deal with Wildman, but also his formidable defence attorney Carolyn Wilder.

The Real Housewives of New York City / JioCinema
The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) Season 14 showcases a new group of loud, proud, dynamic, and larger-than-life women thriving in the hustle and bustle of New York City. The new season of this reality show features Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Dana Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, and Brynn Whitfield who have made their mark in different areas like fashion, real estate, etc. and run in the same social circle. These busy and ambitious women have their own set of struggles and challenges as they strive to balance their professional and personal lives. Watch the series to see the real struggles of real housewives living in one of the most diverse and electric cities in the world.

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