As the week of April 14th to 20th, 2025 unfolds, the Indian OTT landscape is buzzing with a diverse array of fresh content.
From a chilling dive into a historical American tragedy and a spine-tingling Delhi-set horror series to an inspiring tale of redemption set against the backdrop of a fierce boxing rivalry, and gripping international thrillers involving a desperate search for a kidnapped child and an investigation into a mysterious UFO incident, this week promises a compelling watchlist for every streaming enthusiast across India. Here are the top 5 OTT releases vying for your attention this week.
5. Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror (April 18, Netflix)
A powerful documentary looks back at the horrifying 1995 Oklahoma City federal building bombing, recognised as the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in American history.
4. Khauf (April 18, Prime Video)
A young woman in Delhi finds her hostel room concealing a violent history. As she grapples with her own trauma, she also fights inexplicable forces within and outside its walls. This gripping series stars Rajat Kapoor, Monika Panwar, Shilpa Shukla, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and more. Brimmed with creepy and suspenseful moments, Khauf promises a scary and chilling watch for horror enthusiasts.
3. Daveed (April 18, ZEE5)
After a disappointing box office run, Antony Varghese’s Daveed is looking to turn its luck around via its OTT release, scheduled for April 18 on ZEE5. This movie tells the story of a middle-aged bouncer Ashiq Abu, who finds himself in a heated rivalry with Turkish boxer Sainul Akhmadov, a conflict that propels him on a personal path of redemption and fuels his determination.
Apart from Antony Varghese, Daveed stars Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, Mo Ismail, Saiju Kurup, and more.
2. The Stolen Girl (April 16, JioHotstar)
This thriller series revolves around a frantic Europe-wide hunt that begins when a mother discovers her daughter has been kidnapped from a play date. Inspired by Playdate by Alex Dahl (2020), the series features talents like Holliday Grainger (Patrick Melrose, The Capture), Ambika Mod (One Day), Denise Gough (Andor, Who is Erin Carter?), Jim Sturgess (Home Before Dark), and more.
1. Project UFO (April 16, Netflix)
Following a supposed UFO landing, a television personality and a dedicated enthusiast team up to explore the origins of the potential extraterrestrial visitors, their differing theories clashing while a politician capitalises on the strange events. This forthcoming Polish series stars the likes of Piotr Adamczyk, Mateusz Kosciukiewicz, Julia Kijowska, and Maja Ostaszewska.
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