Just like Diwali and Christmas of 2020, OTT platforms are going all out to woo digital viewers with a delightful bonanza of much-awaited releases – both films and series. From films featuring top stars such as Salman Khan, Dhanush and Gal Gadot, to refreshing indie films such as Cinema Bandi, from horror to romance to social dramas, OTT platforms have something for everyone.
Here’s what’s streaming on OTT from today, that is Eid, to Sunday! Save and share it!
Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, Hindi film, Zeeplex, ZEE5 Premium
Salman Khan’s much awaited spy drama and action extravaganza. Directed by entertainer par excellence, Prabhu Deva, and starring Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Randeep Hooda, Disha Patani, Pravesh Rana Gautam Gulati, Zarina Wahab, among others.
13 May
Karnan, Tamil Film, Amazon Prime Video, Midnight on 13th night
Dhanush’s riveting social drama, whose gripping plot has won rave reviews.
Directed by Mari Selvaraj, and starring Dhanush, Lal, Yogi Babu, Azhagam Perumal, Natarajan Subramaniam, Rajisha Vijayan, Gouri G. Kishan and Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli
Castlevania S4, Anime, Netflix
The finale season of Netflix’s first original anime. Castlevania is a dark, medieval fantasy drama, which sees a fallen hero fight a rampaging Dracula and his vampire war council to save humanity from extinction.
14 May
Alma Matters: Inside The IIT Dream, Docuseries, Netflix
3-part docuseries, directed by Pratik Patra and Prashant Raj, which explores life of students in the hallowed precincts of the IITS. Features a cameo by noted comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath, who’s also an IITian.
The Last Hour, Hindi series, Amazon Prime Video
Supernatural crime and serial killer thriller
Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Shahana Goswami, Karma Takapa, Shaylee Krishen, Raima Sen, Robin Tamang and Mandakini Goswami
Check, Telugu film, SunNxt
Nithiin starrer Check is about a jailed convict, seeking redemption by acing the game of Chess
Directed by Chandrasekhar Yeleti, starring Nithiin, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Prakash Varrier, Sai Chand.
The Woman In The Window, English film, Netflix
Psychological thriller film, based on the book of the same name.
Directed by Joe Wright, and starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Julianne Moore
Battala Ramaswamy Biopikku, Telugu film, ZEE5 Telugu
A quirky comedy with a very different story.
Directed by Ram Narayan, starring Altaf Hassan, Shanthi Rao, Satvika Jay, and Lavanya Reddy
Cinema Bandi, Telugu film, Netflix
An indie film, features a refreshingly different story.
Directed by debutant Praveen Kandregula, produced by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., starring Ram Charan, Trishara, Davani, Sirivennela Yanamandhala, Rag Mayur, Vikas Vasistha
The Underground Railroad, English series, Amazon Prime Video
Historical drama about black slaves working for plantation owners, and a rebellious underground railway that helps them to freedom.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, starring Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Aaron Pierre, Joel Edgerton
Tangra Blues, Bengali film, Hoichoi TV
An inspiring, uplifting film set in the backdrop of music and a musical band made up of slum kids
Directed by Supriyo Sen, starring Parambrata Chatterjee and Madhumita Sarcar
Market Down Hai, Stand-up Comedy Special, Amazon Prime Video
Comedian Gaurav Gupta tickles your funny bone is with his new stand-up special about pesky parents, mundane married life and life as a baniya!
Halston, English series, Netflix
5-part biographical docuseries that takes a look at life and times of celebrated designer Halston. It features Ewan McGregor as Halston, along with Rory Culkin, Bill Pullman, Kelly Bishop, Rebecca Dayan, Sullivan Jones, among others.
Nenjam Marappathillai, Tamil film, ZEE5 Tamil
A supernatural horror thriller, set in the backdrop of a gang-rape and murder.
Directed by Selvaraghavan, starring S. J. Suryah, Regina Cassandra and Nandita Swetha, Arvind Krishna
Love Death & Robots, Animated series, Netflix
An animated anthology of short stories that span various genres and themes, studded with top notch animation. Executive produced by David Fincher.
Vijay Sethupathi, Telugu dubbed film, Aha Video
An entertaining action drama, it is the Telugu dubbed version of Tamil film Sangathamizhan.
It is directed by Vijay Chandar, and stars Vijay Sethupathi, Raashi Khanna, Nivetha Pethuraj, Soori, Nassar, G. Marimuthu, John Vijay and Sriman.
15th May
Wonder Woman 1984, English film, Amazon Prime Video
A superhero film, where Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, faces off against powerful adversaries, Cheetah and Max Lord.
It is directed by Patty Jenkins, and stars Gal Gadot, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen.
D Company, Hindi/Tamil/Telugu, Spark OTT
It depicts the true story of India’s most wanted underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim.
It is directed by Ram Gopal Varma, and stars Ashwat Kanth, Rudra Kanth, Naina Ganguly, Apsara Rani, Irra Mor, Sandeep Bose.
Ahaan, Hindi film, Netflix
It is a heartwarming and eye-opening film. Through the touching friendship between a man with OCD and a teen with Down’s Syndrome, the film talks of about how one must find joy in one’s blessings in life.
Directed by Nikhil Pherwani, starring Arif Zakaria, Niharika Singh, Rajit Kapoor, Plabita Borthakur, Kaizaad Kotwal and Sonali Sachdev.
15th May
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