OTTReleases: From “Shaitaan” to “Heeramandi” and “Broken News 2”, many latest movies and web series were released this week on different OTT platforms including Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee 5, JioCinema, Sony LIV, and more. So, in case you plan to binge-watch this week, make sure to not miss out on the list!
OTT Releases This Week
Shaitaan
The movie is a Hindi adaptation of the highly regarded Gujarati film Vash. Helmed by Vikas Bahl, “Shaitaan” is a horror thriller featuring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyotika in pivotal roles. The movie narrates the tale of a family of four grappling to survive after encountering a malevolent black magician portrayed by R. Madhavan.
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: May 4
Broken News 2
Directed by Vinay Waikul and written by Sambit Mishra, Broken News delves into the realm of news reporting. The upcoming season stars Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shriya Pilgaonkar. In the initial season, Shriya’s character, Radha Bhargava, faced wrongful accusations of terrorism, leading to her imprisonment. The sequel centers on Radha’s pursuit of retribution against Dipankar Sanyal, portrayed by Jaideep Ahlawat.
- OTT Platform: ZEE5
- Release Date: May 3
Heeramandi
“Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” celebrates women who defy societal norms and control their own destinies. In this narrative, they navigate complex relationships, ambition, and power struggles, unapologetically shaping their lives. These women, beyond being tawaifs, wield their beauty as a tool for empowerment and survival, showcasing resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: May 1
Manjummel Boys
Produced by Parava Films and inspired by a true story, ‘Manjummel Boys’ centers on a group of friends hailing from the small town of Manjummel near Kochi. The friends embark on a vacation to Kodaikanal. The film features a cast including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, and Vishnu Reghu.
- OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar
- Release Date: May 5
The Idea of You
“The Idea of You” stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. The romantic film follows the journey of a 40-year-old divorcee and owner of a Silver Lake art gallery. Following a trip to Coachella with her teenage daughter, she unexpectedly becomes romantically entangled with a 24-year-old heartthrob from the boy band August Moon.
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
- Release Date: May 2
Wonka
Directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet, the movie follows the story of Willy Wonka, a chocolatier whose relentless passion and limitless creativity drive him to overcome various obstacles, eventually leading him to achieve greatness in the world of chocolate-making.
- OTT Platform: JioCinema
- Release Date: May 3
That’s a wrap! Enjoy Binge-watching.
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