This Friday, July 11th, marks the start of a fantastic, relaxed weekend for Indian OTT viewers, with an exciting lineup of new releases ready to stream. From a poignant romantic drama and an epic sci-fi return to a gritty Malayalam thriller, a hilarious buddy-cop flick, and a deep dive into a cinematic classic, there’s something for everyone to binge-watch.
Here are the top titles that are scheduled to drop on OTT this Friday!
Aap Jaisa Koi (Netflix)
This forthcoming romantic drama from Karan Johar marks the first-ever collaboration between R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Set in Jamshedpur, the story centers on Shrirenu Tripathi (Madhavan), a Sanskrit professor, and Madhu Bose (Shaikh), a French instructor, as they navigate a relationship challenged by societal norms and family disapproval. The narrative delves into their compatibility, the dynamics of equality, and their contrasting worldviews within a romantic context.
Foundation Season 3 (Apple TV+)
The new season raises the stakes for the Foundation and the Empire with the prominent introduction of the Mule, alongside returning fan-favourite characters like Bayta, Toran, Ebling, and Magnifico Giganticus. This one stars the likes of Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Alexander Siddig, Laura Birn, Pilou Asbaek, Cherry Jones, Cody Fern, Tomas Lemarquis, and more.
Narivetta (SonyLIV)
SonyLIV looks to add another hit Malayalam gem, Narivetta, to its growing Malayalam content library this Friday. Tovino Thomas plays Peter Varghese, a Kerala Police constable, who uncovers systemic injustices against tribal communities facing displacement from ancestral lands. Torn between duty and conscience, Varghese witnesses escalating state brutality to suppress their protests.
Almost Cops (Netflix)
In this buddy-cop comedy, a disciplined special investigator finds himself reluctantly paired with a reckless former detective to track a murderer. This one features Jandino Asporaat, Werner Kolf, and Florence Vos Weeda.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (JioHotstar)
This documentary honours Jaws (1975), one of the most iconic Hollywood movies ever, and explores its role in creating a lasting intrigue around the ocean’s often misunderstood top predator.
The project features interviews with the original movie’s helmer — the legend himself, Steven Spielberg — alongside plenty of big Hollywood filmmakers such as Cameron Crowe, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Soderbergh, J. J. Abrams, Robert Zemeckis, Quentin Tarantino, Jordan Peele, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and many more.