OTT releases this weekend: Here’s what are streaming

This weekend has a wide variety of content ready to stream on OTT, with Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5 offering an action thriller, period drama and romantic story for the audiences to choose from. From Tovino Thomas’ Malayalam action thriller Varavu and Bhuvan Bam’s period drama The Revolutionaries to Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons and Pratik Gandhi-Arshad Warsi’s Ghamasaan, there is something for everyone. Here is a look into the major OTT releases this weekend, segmented by platform.

Netflix

Vishwanath & Sons

Suriya has appeared in a romantic family entertainer called Vishwanath & Sons with Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon. The movie revolves around Sanjay Vishwanath, a successful pistol shooter, whose life goes upside down when a much younger woman named Maddy falls in love with him. The curious premise makes a unique entry into the relationship genre. This film, in which Suriya plays a leading role, will most probably gain immense popularity among the audience and Suriya’s fans.

Physical 100: Italy

Reality competition show lovers can turn to Physical 100: Italy, the Italian adaptation of the popular South Korean reality show. The show invites 100 contestants from diverse athletic backgrounds to compete in a series of physically demanding challenges that test their strength, endurance and overall physical abilities. The aim of the competition is to single out the most powerful and physically fit contestant who can outlast others.

Stolen Heartbeats

Spanish thriller Stolen Heartbeats offers a darker and more emotional story. The man goes to seek revenge against the organ-trafficking organisation that allegedly contributed to his wife’s death. However, the mission takes an unexpected turn when the man gets involved with a woman who received his wife’s heart, neither of whom realizes the connection between them. The confluence of revenge, crime, romance and mystery makes Stolen Heartbeats a fascinating pick for the Netflix weekend line-up.

Mark Rober’s Crunch Labs Season 5

Science and engineering enthusiasts can look forward to another season of Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs. Former NASA engineer and popular YouTube personality Mark Rober returns with large-scale engineering projects, inventive challenges and science experiments. The series is designed to make STEM concepts entertaining and accessible to people of a variety of ages. The combination of creativity, experimentation and humor makes it a good choice for a family-friendly watch.

ZEE5

Varavu

One of the prominent Malayalam films released on ZEE5 this weekend had the pleasure of seeing Vani Viswanath, Murali Gopi and Arjun Ashokan in one of the action-packed thrillers around. The film follows Poly, a rich planter back to his native land, but the return journey does not seem easy as he gets tangled up with old rivalries, grudges and vendettas. With several issues left pending in Polachan’s memory, he has to come to terms with the circumstances surrounding his return to his home state. With action, family conflicts and revenge themes, Varavu has a good chance to win the approval of movie lovers looking for an engaging Malayalam thriller.

Panchanama

The Telugu crime investigation thriller, Panchanama is now streaming exclusively on ZEE5. The six-episode series directed by Mohan Srivatsa, sees Bharath Srinivasan in the lead as Jai Ram alongside Medha Reddy, Shivaji Raja and Udaya Bhanu. It follows the investigation into the death of his brother, leading to uncovering of mysterious deaths, missing evidence and a conspiracy involving medical crimes and influential people.

Ghamasaan

Ghamasaan is another Hindi action thriller that brings Pratik Gandhi and Arshad Warsi together. The film also stars Ishita Dutta and Rajpal Yadav. The story revolves around IPS officer Aditya, who is embroiled in a dangerous feud with Maharaj, a feared dacoit. Politics, power and crime get intricately intertwined as the conflict between the two peaks. With two performers known for their strong character portrayals, Ghamasaan offers a mix of action, crime and political intrigue.

Prime Video

The Revolutionaries

Bhuvan Bam takes on a different kind of role with The Revolutionaries, a Hindi period drama. The series also features Pratibha Ranta, Rohit Saraf and Gurfateh Pirzada.The story depicts young Indian revolutionaries who have taken to armed struggle to fight British colonial rule. Their sacrifices and determination form the emotional core of the narrative. With its historical setting and young ensemble cast, The Revolutionaries attempts to revisit a significant part of India’s freedom movement through the eyes of its youth.

Magudam

Tamil cinema’s Vishal Krishna makes his directorial debut with Magudam, an action thriller that stars Vishal alongside Anjali, Dushara Vijayan and John Vijay. The narrative brings together a corporate employee, gangster and an old assassin in the form of Linga through a story of love, betrayal and revenge. The mix of action and emotional conflict, coupled with Vishal’s first outing as a director, makes Magudam one of the interesting Tamil titles to look out for on Prime Video this weekend.

JioHotstar

Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot

JioHotstar brings a supernatural twist to a familiar tale with Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot. The series stars Ujjwal Chopra, Abhay Mahajan, Joy Sengupta and Asha Negi. The story reimagines the classic Ali Baba folklore with a twist of 40 ghosts. A goofy police officer and his associate embark on an investigation to unravel the mystery behind some strange paranormal incidents happening in a quiet village.

Jungle Tales With Mowgli

For younger viewers and families, Jungle Tales With Mowgli offers a new animated adventure featuring the much-loved man-cub character. The Hindi animated series takes Mowgli back into the jungle for a series of family-friendly adventures. His encounters with the inhabitants of the jungle form the centre of these new stories, making it a good option for children looking for light-hearted entertainment.

This weekend’s OTT releases have an unprecedentedly wide variety of content. Action fans can explore Varavu, Ghamasaan and Magudam, while period-drama enthusiasts can check out The Revolutionaries. Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons will appeal to romantic-drama audiences, while Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot will bring supernatural entertainment to JioHotstar.

Meanwhile, Physical 100: Italy, Stolen Heartbeats, CrunchLabs Season 5 and Jungle Tales With Mowgli offer a mix of reality, thriller, science and children’s programming. With multiple languages and genres present, OTT audiences have plenty of options to choose from for their weekend watchlist.

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Suhas Sistu, born in a family with education background, brought up with good principles and education. Though, coming from Engineering backdrop, his love towards language and passion towards cinema made him to pursue career in film journalism. Started his career as a freelance content writer for some Youtube channels, he later joined HANS India as a translator. From translator to Reporter/Sr. Sub-Editor, his journey is continuing in our organisation.

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