OTT Releases This Week: A New Wave of Films and Series to Watch at Home
OTT platforms allow you to watch movies and web series from around the world in the comfort of your home. Whether on your phone or laptop, you can enjoy content in any language. Recently, the trend of releasing films on OTT shortly after their theatrical debut has gained momentum. This week, several such films have been released on OTT platforms. If you’re wondering what to watch this weekend, here’s a list of new releases.
Bad News
Available on Prime Video: Bad News, starring Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri, and Amy Virk, has now been released on OTT. The film, which initially hit theaters on July 19, was directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Amritpal Singh Bindra, Apoorva Mehta, and Karan Johar. Featuring cameos by Neha Dhupia, Ananya Pandey, and Neha Sharma, the movie earned ₹76.7 crore at the box office.
Sector 36
Available on Netflix: This crime thriller stars Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, showcasing an unprecedented dynamic between the two. Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar in his debut film, Sector 36 was released on Netflix on September 13. Inspired by true events, the story follows a local police officer who uncovers a shocking truth after several children go missing from a slum. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studios.
Berlin
Available on Zee 5: Berlin, starring Aparshakti Khurana and Ishwak Singh, released today (September 13) on Zee 5. Directed by Atul Sabharwal, this spy thriller is set in 1990s Delhi, where a deaf-mute youth (played by Ishwak) is arrested on suspicion of being a foreign spy. The film also features Rahul Bose, Anupriya Goenka, and Kabir Bedi.
Mr. Bachchan
Available on Netflix: Starring Ravi Teja and Bhagyashree Borse, Mr. Bachchan was released in theaters on August 15 and has now made its way to OTT. The film was made available on Netflix on September 12. Directed by Harish Shankar, Mr. Bachchan is a remake of the 2018 Hindi film Red. The movie grossed only ₹14.19 crore worldwide at the box office.
Emily in Paris 4, Part 2
Available on Netflix: The highly popular Netflix show Emily in Paris returns with the second episode of its fourth season, which premiered on Thursday (September 12). The episode continues to follow Emily as she navigates personal and professional challenges in Paris.
