Now that the first quarter of 2023 is almost over, there were some mind-blowing hits on digital platforms. While some shined out, a few others were an utter disappointment. Let’s have a look at the best and worst OTT Hindi Movie releases of 2023 so far.
Best & Worst Hindi Movies Released On OTT Platforms So Far In 2023
The Movies That Left The Audience Impressed On OTT
1. Drishaym 2
IMDb: 8.2
Even after being a remake, Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 2 did wonders at the box office as well as on OTT. The movie received a lot of affection from critics and fans alike. In the times when the remakes are struggling at the box office, Drishyam 2 proved many people, who predicted that the audience has completely rejected remakes, wrong. And, no one can deny that what made Drishaym 2 successful was Ajay Devgn’s honest portrayal of Vijay Salgaonkar. Where to watch? Netflix |OTT Release Date: 13th January, 2023
2. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga
IMDb: 8.0
Starring Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal, Sharad Kelkar, and Indraneil Sengupta, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga is a thriller with multiple twists and turns. The story follows a flight attendant (Yami Gautam) and her boyfriend (Sunny Kaushal), who plan to steal a stockpile of diamonds to pay off an old debt. Unfortunately, their theft goes wrong and turns into a hostage scenario 40,000 feet above the ground. Though the critics labeled the movie as miss, it received a lot of affection from the audience despite the loopholes. Where to watch? Netflix | OTT Release Date: 24th March, 2023
3. Gulmohar
IMDb: 7.8
Gulmohar is an intriguing and emotional family drama starring talented cast of Manoj Bajpayee, Simran, Suraj Sharma, and veteran Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. The movie received great reviews from critics as well as fans. From calling it the best movie of the year [so far] to a magnificent gem, people loved Gulmohar. Wanna read Gulmohar reviews? You can read them here! Where to watch? Disney + Hotstar | OTT Release Date: 3rd March, 2023
4. Uunchai
IMDb: 7.1
Starring a legendary ensemble of Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Booman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, and Sarika among others, the movie is about an elderly friendship. The movie is about three friends, who trek to the Everest base camp to honor their friend’s last wish. With an IMDb rating of 7.1, this movie fills you with positivity. No wonder, it received so much love from the audience in theatres as well as on OTT.  Where to watch? Zee5 | OTT Release date: 7 January 2023
5. Vadh
IMDb: 7.1
Starring Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra in the lead roles, this unconventional movie received a lot of love from the audience. Within days of releasing on Netflix, the movie received high praise from audiences who loved every aspect of it, particularly the captivating suspense that kept them on the edge of their seat. Once again, Sanjay Mishra delivered a fantastic portrayal in a unique role and Neena Gupta gracefully embodied the character of a traditional homemaker whose world centers around her family. Where to watch? Netflix | OTT Release Date: 3rd February 2023
The Movies That Failed To Leave The Audience Impressed On OTT
6. Pathaan
IMDb: 6.1
After a wait of four long years, Shah Rukh Khan finally returned to entertain movie lovers with his blockbuster movie – ‘Pathaan’. As per many reports, the movie made a huge box-office collection and turned out to be the biggest Bollywood hit of all time.  After the movie’s success at the box office, many were excited as the Shah Rukh Khan–Deepika Padukone starrer finally released on Prime Video. Unfortunately, the movie failed to live up to its hype. Many people took to social media to share their reviews. From calling it boring to a headache to a storyless video game, many people were left disappointed. Where to watch? Prime Video | OTT Release Date: 22nd March 2023
7. Kuttey
IMDb: 5.7
Despite having stars like Tabu, the movie failed to impress the audience both in theatres and on OTT. The film tells the story of a truck filled with a lot of money, that becomes the focus of three different groups in the Mumbai suburbs on a misty evening. Without realizing it, the groups come into contact and all have the same plan to use guns, violence, and deceit to get the truck’s valuable contents. As they clash, the audience wonders if the groups will be successful in their quest or if their desire for money will ultimately lead to their downfall. Where to watch? Netflix | OTT Release Date: 16th March 2023
8. Phone BhootÂ
IMDb: 5.4
Horror comedy Phone Bhoot starring Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter & Siddhant Chaturvedi failed to leave the audience impressed. Neither it could do any magic in theatres nor it could impress the OTT viewers. Where to watch? Amazon Prime | OTT Release Date: 7th January, 2023
9. Cirkus
IMDb: 4.9
Angoor is a Bollywood classic with a terrific IMDb rating of 8.3. But, it is sad how Bollywood gave us a cheap and terrible remake in form of Cirkus. Cirkus has been massively criticized and labeled as torture by many. With no humor and terrible acting, this movie has left many disappointed. Where to watch? Netflix | OTT Release Date: 17th February, 2023
10. Mister Mummy
IMDb: 2.0
Mister Mummy is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shaad Ali starring Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role and Genelia D’Souza. The story involves a man who becomes pregnant. The film received highly negative reviews both in theatres and on OTT. Where to watch? Netflix | OTT Release Date: 13th January 2023
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