Another weekend, another spate of movies and shows on Indian OTT! The TV and cinema dominance seems to be a thing of the past, and streaming space is packed with exciting releases these days. Netflix has not one or two but tons of interesting new titles coming out every Friday on the platform. Ditto for Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, SonyLIV and other top platforms in India.
Just so that digital viewers are not overwhelmed by the sheer number of releases on streaming, here’s a comprehensive list of what to watch on Indian OTT this weekend –
Netflix –
The Guilty – Movie, English
Antoine Fuqua directs this tense thriller set over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center, as call operator Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger—but soon discovers that nothing is as it seems.
Maid – Series, English
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.
No One Gets Out Alive – Movie, English
A survival horror thriller starring Cristina Rodlo, who plays an immigrant trapped in her room at a sinister boarding house that is haunted.
The Chestnut Man – Series, Danish, English, Hindi
The brutal murder of a young woman, a doll made of chestnuts the only clue to the killer, and two relentless detectives who strive to hunt down the killer
Paik’s Spirit – Series, Korean with English subtitles
Drinks keep the conversation flowing as culinary star Paik Jong-won and celebrity guests talk life, food and booze over intoxicating meals.
Swallow – Movie, English
Waylaid by life’s pressures in 1980s Lagos, Nigeria, Tolani becomes involved in drug smuggling with her streetwise friend and must face the fallout.
Forever Rich – Movie, English
A rising rap superstar spirals out when a humiliating video goes viral and pushes him into a battle for
redemption — over the course of one long night.
Diana: The Musical – Movie, English
The dazzling and devastating life of Princess Diana takes center stage in this original musical, filmed in advance of its official Broadway opening
A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad – Series, English
A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.
Scaredy Cats – Fantasy Series, English
On her 12th birthday, Willa Ward receives a purr-fect gift that unlocks a world of witchcraft, talking animals and so much more with her best friends.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light – Anime film, Japanese with English subtitles
Meliodas and his friends jump back into action when the new era of peace is threatened by a powerful magical alliance that could spell the end for all.
Amazon Prime Video –
Chehre – Movie, Hindi
A mystery thriller movie helmed by Rumy Jaffrey, and featuring legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan in a lawyer’s role and Emraan Hashmi portraying the role of a business magnate.
Bingo Hell – Movie, English
A Welcome to the Blumhouse film from Blumhouse Productions, helmed by Gigi Saul Guerrero. 60-something neighborhood activist Lupita (Adriana Barraza) discovers that something terrifying has made itself at home in the quiet barrio of Oak Springs. As her friends and neighbours begin turning up dead one by one with each new cry of “Bingo!”, it becomes a struggle for survival for the community.
Black As Night – Horror Movie, English
A band of vampires is turning the city’s people into a population of the undead, whose newest victim is 15-year old Shawna’s (Asjha Cooper) mom. Along with three trusted friends, Shawna hatches a bold plan to infiltrate the vampire’s mansion in the historic French Quarter, destroy their leader, and turn his fanged disciples back to their human form.
Disney Plus Hotstar –
Shiddat – Movie, Hindi
Directed by Kunal Deshmukh (Jannat, Tum Mile), ‘Shiddat’ is a romantic drama that narrates two parallel love stories which feature Radhika Madan, Sunny Kaushal, Mohit Raina, and Diana Penty in the lead roles.
Lift – Horror Movie, Tamil
A horror story cum survival thriller set in the backdrop of corporate life, starring Kavin and Amritha Aiyer, and directed by Vineeth.
LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales – Special, English
A 44-minute original special follows the adventures of Poe Dameron and BB-8 as they crash land on the volcanic planet Mustafar and soon find themselves on a journey inside Darth Vader’s castle called Castle Vader.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 18 Episode 1 – Series, English
The acclaimed medical drama returns with its eighteenth season, along with new endeavours for Dr Meredith Grey and company at Grey Sloan Memorial.
Big Sky Season 2 Episode 1 – Series, English
Private detectives Cassie Dewell and Cody Hoyt join forces with his estranged wife and ex-cop, Jenny Hoyt, to stop a serial kidnapper and killer in his sinister endeavours
ZEE5 –
Break Point – Series, English
It’s a seven-part web series that chronicles the highs and lows of the on-court and off-court journey between Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes. The series is directed by eminent filmmaker duo Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (Bareilly Ki Barfi) and Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal).
MX Player –
Ek Thi Begum Season 2 – Series, Hindi
The crime and revenge drama returns for a new season, as Ashraf (Anuja Sathe) takes on formidable foes – the underworld, the police and politicians – to avenge her murdered husband.
Kalira Atita – Movie, Oriya
This Oriya film, directed by Nila Madhab Panda, is an eye-opener on the havoc wrought by climate change. Pitobash Tripathy stars as a man who returns to his village hoping to reunite with his loved ones, but discovers that a cyclone and its treacherous aftermath of a raging sea has gobbled up his village. As a new cyclone approaches, he wonders how he’ll survive the storm.
BookMyShow Stream –
Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It – Movie, English
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a young man accused of murder claims demonic possession as his defense, forcing the Warrens into an intriguing supernatural inquiry.
Assassins – Documentary Film, English
Filmmaker Ryan White examines the circumstances surrounding the murder of Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in a crowded Malaysian airport, and whether the two young women convicted of the murder are killers or pawns in a larger game.
The Human Factor – Documentary Film, English
Six envoys for the American government discuss the ups and downs of Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations from the late 1980s to 2000, diving deep into America’s 30-year effort to establish peace in the Middle East.
Snake Eyes: G.I.Joe Origins – Movie, English
The 2021 action adventure film is based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe franchise. Serving as an origin story for the superhero, it stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, with Andrew Koji, Úrsula Corberó, Samara Weaving, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Hira, and Iko Uwais in supporting roles
SonyLIV –
Aamis: Ravening – Assamese movie, Assamese, Hindi with English subtitles
A lonely, married woman bonds with a younger man over their shared love of unusual foods. As their excursions become more adventurous, their relationship begins to take a dark turn.
Aha Video –
Orey Baammardhi – Movie, Telugu
The Telugu dubbed version of the 2019 Tamil film Sivappu Manjal Pachai, directed by Sasi, and starring Siddharth, G V Prakash, Kashmira
Lionsgate Play –
Blindspotting Season 1 – Series, English
When her husband, Miles, is incarcerated, Ashley moves in with Miles’ mother and half-sister as she makes some difficult decisions in the aftermath.
21 Bridges – Movie, English
Chadwick Boseman starrer 21 Bridges thrusts into a citywide manhunt for a duo of cop killers, NYPD detective Andre Davis begins to uncover a massive conspiracy that links his fellow police officers to a criminal empire and must decide who he is hunting and who is hunting him. During the manhunt, Manhattan is completely locked down for the first time in its history – no exit or entry to the island including all 21 bridges.
Gomorrah S1 to 4: Series, Italian, English
Gomorrah is an Italian crime drama series. The show tells the story of Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D’Amore), a member of the Camorra’s Savastano clan, headed by Pietro Savastano (Fortunato Cerlino), a high-ranking member. Ciro aims to navigate the dangers of the criminal world, while also fighting a brutal civil war.