12 New Movies & Shows Releasing This Weekend On OTT & Theatres You Can’t Miss

Get ready to pop the popcorn and settle in because this weekend is serving up a cinematic feast! Whether you’re cozying up on the couch or venturing out to the theaters, we’ve got the inside scoop on the hottest releases hitting your screens. From heart-pounding thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your remote because these new movies and shows dropping on OTT platforms and in theaters are absolute must-sees!

1. Amar Singh Chamkila

Imtiaz Ali’s new movie, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, features Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the main roles. It’s about the life of a famous 80s singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, showing the challenges he faced and the controversies he got into. The movie also tells the sad story of how he and his wife, played by Parineeti, were shot dead.

• Where to watch:  Netflix
• Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, Nisha Bano, Anjum Batra, Rahul Mittra, Vipin Katval.
• Release Date: April 12th, 2024.

2. Gaami (OTT)

The movie features Vishwak Sen and Chandni Chowdary and came out in theaters on March 8, 2024. It’s about Shankar, who’s an Aghora trying to find a special flower to help him overcome his fear of touch. The movie also tells other powerful stories about people and villagers on their own journeys.

• Where to watch: Theatres
• Cast: Vishwak Sen, Chandni Chowdary, Ramya Pasupileti, Mayank Parak.
• Release Date: April 12th, 2024

3. Hightown Season 3

Season 3 of Hightown takes us to beautiful yet bleak Cape Cod. It follows one woman’s journey to sobriety, but things get intense when she gets caught up in a murder investigation. Starring Monica Raymund, Riley Voelkel, and Atkins Estimond, get ready for a wild ride!

• Where to watch: Lionsgate Play
• Cast: Monica Raymond, Atkins Estimond, Riley Voelkel.
• Release Date: April 12th, 2024.

4. Anthracite

In a cozy mountain village, a reporter vanishes, sparking his daughter’s determination to uncover the truth. Anthracite is a French thriller series packed with suspense and mystery. Starring Noemie Schmidt and Clement Hatik, it’s all about eerie rituals and chilling murders.

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Camille Lou, Noemie Schmidt, Jean Marc Barr, Kad Merad.
• Release Date: April 10th, 2024.

5. Blood Free

Blood Free is a drama that’s got K-drama fans and sci-fi thriller lovers buzzing with excitement. With Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo leading the cast, this suspenseful thriller promises an exciting quest to uncover the truth. Catch it on Disney Plus Hotstar soon!

• Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar
• Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Han Hyo Joo, Park Ji-Yeon, Jeon Seok-Ho.
• Release Date: April 10th, 2024.

6. The Hijacking of Flight 601

The Hijacking of Flight 601 is a Netflix series based on a true story. It’s a gripping thriller about the biggest plane hijacking in Latin America’s history, happening in the 1970s. Two armed men take control of the plane, putting innocent passengers and crew in danger.

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Monica Lopera, Christian Tappan, Juan Pablo Raba, Angela Cano.
• Release Date: April 10th, 2024.

7. Maidaan

Amit Ravindernath Sharma directs Maidaan, where Ajay Devgn steps into the role of a football coach. The movie focuses on Syed Abdul Rahim’s journey, who made India proud in football. In the trailer, Ajay Devgn as Rahim is seen working hard to put India on the global football map by training a team of young men from the slums. Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh are also part of the film.

• Where to watch: Theatres
• Cast:  Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Keerthy Suresh, Nitanshi Goel, Boman Irani, Gajraj Rao.
• Release Date: April 10th, 2024.

8. Kajal Karthika

Next on this weekend’s OTT lineup is ‘Kajal Karthika.’ With Kajal Aggarwal in the lead, it’s a Telugu horror thriller about a woman who faces spooky events while reading a creepy book. Brace yourself for a nail-biting ride as she rushes to finish it!

• Where to watch: Aha
• Cast:  Regina Cassandra, Janani, Raiza Wilson, Kajal Aggarwal.
• Release Date: April 9th, 2024.

9. Blood Free

In the space of Korean Drama, the new OTT release is – Blood Free. The Korean drama revolves around the CEO of a biotech firm – who hires an ex-officer for her protection after receiving several death threats.

• Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar
• Cast:  Ju Ji-hoon, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Moo-saeng, and Park Ji-yeon
• Release Date: April 12th, 2024.

10. As the Crow Flies Season-3

Back for its third season, the hit show ‘As the Crow Flies’ is making waves. Ash and Lale, navigating the tough broadcasting world, find themselves up against fresh obstacles, forging unexpected partnerships along the way.

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast:  Birce Akaley, Ibrahim Celikkol, Miray Daner.
• Release Date: April 11th, 2024.

11. Premalu

This week’s must-watch on OTT is the anticipated Malayalam rom-com ‘Premalu’. It’s about a student aiming to study in the UK, but his visa gets denied. While waiting to reapply in six months, he falls for a girl who turns him down. What unfolds next is the heart of the story.

• Where to watch:  Disney Plus Hotstar
• Cast:  Mamitha Baiiu, Sangeeth Pratap, Naslen K. Gafoor.
• Release Date: April 12th, 2024.

12. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, this movie features Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar in the main roles, with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain. Akshay and Tiger play skilled soldiers who take on daring challenges to retrieve a stolen AI weapon. The cast also includes Manushi Chillar and Alaya F.

• Where to watch: Theatres
• Cast: Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chillar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F, Prithviraj Sukumaran.
• Release Date: April 10th, 2024.

Which one are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below.