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. From new seasons of popular web shows to digital premieres of
highly-anticipated movies, there is an exciting line-up of shows dropping on
platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinea, ZEE5 and
Hoichoi. 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 to satiate all your bingeing
needs. Happy Bingeing!!
Netflix / Heart of Stone
A
high-octane action-thriller espionage saga, Heart of Stone takes you on a
globe-trotting adventure tracing the journey of Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot), an
undercover operative of remarkable prowess, belonging to an enigmatic
organisation known as the Charter. Central to their success is an unparalleled
and invaluable resource known as the Heart. Alongside her partner Parker (Jamie
Dornan), Rachel must foil the ambitious endeavours of Keya Dhawan (Alia Bhatt)
who wants to gain control over the Heart, consequently threatening global
stability.
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke / JioCinema
Directed
by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan and Inaamulhaq in
pivotal roles, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is an easy-going one-time-watch family
entertainer that won't bore you due to its comic potential. Though it might
make you laugh for the funny punchlines, far-out characters and performances, it
won't leave a lasting impact either. It is about Kapil and Somya, a happily
married couple from Indore who live in a joint family and decide to get a
divorce one fine day. Things don't go as planned as their family gets to know
of it, and thus begins a comedy of errors.
Made in Heaven / Amazon Prime Video
One
of Amazon Prime Video’s biggest successes in India, Zoya Akhtar and Reema
Kagti’s ‘Made in Heaven’ is finally bringing back the big players for a second
time with some big guest appearances in its Season 2. Spinning off from the first,
things aren’t going well as Tara and Karan find themselves in dire financial
straits, running things from a crumbling bungalow of an office whilst grappling
with their dwindling clientele. The wedding planner duo adapts to a new normal
as they target wealthier families for work. With their personal lives bearing
the brunt of their professional ones, they tackle even more prejudices that
hide beneath the bling of high-class Delhi weddings. Season 2 stars Arjun
Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani
Raghuvanshi and others
Taali / JioCinema
Taali marks a historic moment in Indian cinema, breaking barriers and shattering
stereotypes as it brings to life the inspiring story of Gauri Sawant, a
courageous transgender woman who fearlessly pursued her dreams and embraced her
true identity. Born as Ganesh in a modest family in Bhavanipeth, Pune, in 1989,
Gauri Sawant's journey was far from easy. From a young age, she bravely
confronted her gender identity, identifying more closely with women. But she
had to face the harsh realities of a society steeped in prejudice and
misunderstanding. Faced with discrimination and ridicule, Gauri persevered with
an unwavering spirit, determined to be true to herself. Her journey was one of
self-discovery and courage, breaking free from societal norms and embracing her
authentic self. Starring Sushmita Sen as Shreegauri Sawant, she is ably
supported by Nitish Rathore, Ankur Bhatia, Krutika Deo, Aishwarya Narkar, Hemangi
Kavi, Aroha Dussad, Meenakshi Chugh and others.
Commando / Disney+ Hotstar
Originally
spearheaded by Vidyut Jamwal, Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Commando franchise moves to
the OTT space with a brand-new series. It focuses on a soldier named Virat
(Prem), who leads an extraction mission to rescue an Indian spy from Pakistan
and must neutralise the threat of a potential bio-war. He is also joined by cop
Bhavna Reddy (Adah Sharma reprising her role from the films) on this mission.
The series also stars Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Shreya Singh Chaudhry, Amit Sial,
Mukesh Chhabra and Ishteyak Khan.
The Jengaburu Curse / SonyLIV
This
climate-fiction thriller series has been making quite the buzz with its
trailer. Set in Odisha, the story revolves around a London-based financial
analyst Priya Das whose quest is to find out the reason behind her father who
goes missing under unforeseen circumstances. The show sheds light on the
undeterred greed of mankind and its impact on nature.
The Kashmir Files: Unreported / ZEE5
The
Kashmir Files: Unreported is a documentary series helmed by filmmaker Vivek
Agnihotri. The series claims to investigate the history of the Kashmir conflict
based on data gathered during the making of the feature film The Kashmir Files.
aimed to shed light on the lesser-known aspects of the exodus of Kashmiri
Hindus from Kashmir as well as provide an understanding of social complexities
of the region, it also examines the impact of the conflict on the lives of
ordinary people living in Kashmir. The documentary series takes viewers through
the troubled past of the Kashmir Valley, exploring the events that led to the
dispute between India and Pakistan over the region.
Moving / Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+
has finally released its much-anticipated live-action K-drama adaptation of the
popular South Korean webtoon Moving, which was created by the talented writer
Kang Full. A superhero Korean show, the story takes place in modern-day Korea
and follows three teenagers who have been concealing their superpowers while
living with their parents who themselves have lived with painful secrets and
faced great danger over generations. They choose to hide their abilities from
the world in order to protect their loved ones. The cast includes some of the
most well-known actors in the industry, such as Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo,
and Zo In-sung.
Nikhoj / Hoichoi
Directed
by Ayan Chakraborti, Nikhoj - an Hoichoi original web series in Bengali
language, the mystery thriller revolves around the fearless and bold DCP Brinda
Basu (Swastika Mukherjee) as she embarks on an unwavering mission to find her
daughter who has gone missing after attending a party with her friends. Adding
to the intrigue, revered journalist Romit Sen (Tota Roy Choudhury) is
discovered in a confused state within a blood-stained vehicle. Desperate to
track down the person behind her daughter's disappearance, Ramit Sen becomes
the primary suspect. Amidst the truth and lies, will Brinda be able to get back
her daughter fighting against the odds is the crux of the story.
Maaveeran / Prime Video
Maaveeran introduces us to a timid cartoonist whose life takes an unexpected turn. He starts hearing the voice of his comic strip character, Maaveeran, a fearless warrior. This newfound courage compels him to stand up for his people, leading to a transformational journey filled with challenges and personal growth. The series intertwines the cartoonist's reality with the world of his creation, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
Marry My Dead Body / Netflix
Transcending the boundaries of death and sexuality, Marry My Dead Body
is a Taiwanese film that chronicles the adventures of a straight police
officer, Ming-Han, who comes across a red wedding envelope. Things take a
curious turn when the owner of the envelope turns out to be the ghost of a gay
man, Mao-Mao, who is now bound to the cop as his husband. Eventually, they form
an unlikely bond as they apprehend the man responsible for Mao-Mao’s death.
Abar Proloy / ZEE5
Filmmaker
Raj Chakrabarty makes his OTT debut with the action thriller series Abar Proloy
- a Bengali crime thriller web series. Saswata Chatterjee reprises his role as
special crime branch officer Animesh Datta in the series that also features
Paran Bandopadhyay, Koushani Mukherjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, Gaurav
Chakraborty, Sohini Sengupta and June Malia in pivotal roles. A spin-off of the
2013 film Proloy, the story of ‘Abar Proloy’ is set in the Sundarban forest in
West Bengal, where a group of teenage boys manipulate young girls and women by
luring them into a trap of love. The gang subsequently traffics the women to
other states, leading to a surge in women trafficking. Special Crime Branch
officer Animesh Datta is on a mission to catch the mastermind of a girl child
trafficking racket in Sunderban. Will he be able to track down the culprit
before more young girls disappear forms the crux of the story.
Only Murders in the Building / Disney+ Hotstar
With a history of successfully unravelling two murder mysteries
within their building Upper West Side, the trio of Charles (Steve Martin),
Mabel (Selena Gomez) and Oliver (Martin Short) return to pursue more murder
mysteries in the third season. This time, Oliver’s theatrical production takes
a startling turn as the male lead drops dead onstage on the premiere night.
Red, White & Royal Blue / Amazon Prime Video
Based on the bestselling eponymous novel by Casey McQuiston, Red,
White & Royal Blue revolves around Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the
president of the United States, and Britain’s Prince Henry whose long-running
feud threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are
forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the
friction between them sparks in a romantic entanglement that is something
deeper than they ever expected. Yet, given the spotlight on their public
personas, they are compelled to conceal their relationship at great personal
cost.
Zombieverse / Netflix
A group
of unsuspecting participants gather together for a dating show and find
themselves thrown into a terrifying scenario of a zombie apocalypse in this
reality series. The show chronicles the journey of 10 individuals from diverse
backgrounds as they confront various challenges in order to save themselves
from the undead. The casts are mostly famous entertainers in Korea and is close
to or pretty similar to “The Great Escape (Korean show)” but with added storylines
and a zombie theme to make the audience more immersed to the series.
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