With so many new films and series releasing every week, it can be hard to decide what’s worth your time. We’ve gone through the latest titles and highlighted which ones you should watch and which you can safely skip, so you don’t waste hours on mediocre content.
Mirai (2025)
A Telugu fantasy action-adventure film streaming on JioHotstar, where Vedha discovers he is part of an ancient prophecy to protect sacred scriptures. The film mixes mythology, magic, and modern-day action in an engaging way.
Verdict: Watch it
Kurukshetra (2025)
Netflix’s animated series Kurukshetra reimagines the 18-day Mahabharata war through the perspectives of 18 key warriors. The series delves into their inner conflicts, moral dilemmas, and the emotional toll of battle. Narrated by the legendary poet Gulzar, it has a really badly done voice acting.
Verdict: Watch it
Nero: The Assassin (2025)
Streaming on Netflix, this French historical action series follows a ruthless assassin in 1504 France who must protect his estranged daughter. The show blends intense action with a gripping historical backdrop.
Verdict: Watch it
Search: The Naina Murder Case (2025)
Streaming on JioHotstar, this Hindi crime thriller features Konkona Sen Sharma as ACP Sanyukta Das, a dedicated officer investigating the murder of a teenage girl, Naina Marathe. The series delves into the complexities of justice, politics, and personal conflicts, offering a gripping narrative.
Verdict: Watch it
War 2 (2025)
A high-octane spy thriller on Netflix starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Despite the action sequences and star power, it received bad reactions and may not be worth the watch.
Verdict: Skip
Only We Know (2025)
A Filipino drama streaming on Netflix about an unlikely friendship between a retired professor and a widowed engineer. While heartfelt, the story may feel slow and predictable to some viewers.
Verdict: Skip
The Resurrected (2025)
This Taiwanese supernatural series on Netflix follows two grieving mothers who resurrect the man who harmed their daughters. It combines suspense, mystery, and moral questions in a chilling story.
Verdict: Watch it
Param Sundari (2024)
A Hindi rom-com starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor explores the overused trope of North Indian man meeting a South Indian girl. It explores a cross-cultural romance but received mixed reviews.
Verdict: Skip
True Haunting (2025)
A Netflix docuseries exploring real-life supernatural events, blending dramatizations with interviews. It is suspenseful and eerie, perfect for fans of paranormal stories.
Verdict: Watch it
Rambo (2025)
A Tamil sports action film released on OTT that focuses on boxing and personal struggles. While intense, it deviates from the director’s usual storytelling style and may not appeal to everyone.
Verdict: Skip