This Weekend’s OTT Movies and Web Series Releases (April 22): The fourth week of April has a diverse selection of films and web shows available on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, and Zee5. This weekend’s OTT releases many entertaining movies and web series including Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, Akshay Kumar’s Selfiee, and Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya, which also stars Kartik Aaryan. Additionally, Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Kis Jaan also opens in theatres this week. If you’re looking for something to binge-watch this weekend, here are some of the popular movies and series on the OTT platforms.
9 New Movies & Web Shows Releasing This Weekend [22-April] You Can’t-Miss Binge-Watching
1. INDIAN MATCHMAKING SEASON 3 – NETFLIX
The third season of Indian Matchmaking is all set to premiere on April 21, with Sima Taparia returning to help single Indians across the globe find their soulmates. The latest season sees Sima focusing her matchmaking skills on single Indians living in the UK. The trailer of the upcoming season features Sima interacting with potential brides and grooms along with their parents, presenting them with potential rishtas.
2. BHEDIYA – JIO CINEMA
Varun Dhawan’s starrer Bhediya is about to be released on Jio Cinema this month. The movie revolves around Bhaskar, who finds himself changing after being bitten by a wolf in the forests of Arunachal. While Bhaskar begins to transform into a shape-shifting werewolf, he and his friends look for answers amid many twists, turns, and laughs. As per multiple media reports, the movie was expected to be released at Jio Cinema on the 21st of April. We are still waiting for the movie to be uploaded on the platform. We will keep you posted.
3. CHENGIZ – THEATRES
The Bengali-Hindi bilingual movie revolves around the underworld fabric of Calcutta from the 70s to the mid-90s. The one who ruled the streets then was Chengiz. The film chronicles his life journey in an interesting way. The ensemble cast of the period action thriller features Jeet, Sushmita Chatterjee, Rohit Roy and Shataf Figar in significant roles.
4. GARMI – SONYLIV
Scheduled to premiere on SonyLIV on April 21, 2023, “Garmi” is a captivating series that follows the journey of a young man from a rural area with dreams of becoming a civil servant. However, after moving to the city, his life takes a sinister turn as he becomes entangled in the treacherous and deceitful realm of politics. The series, helmed by director Tigmanshu Dhulia, boasts an impressive cast, including Vyom Yadav, Deepraj Rana, Mukesh Tiwari, and Disha Thakur in pivotal roles.
5. KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN – THEATRE
Salman Khan’s film revolves around younger brothers who are determined to find a partner for their older sibling, who has yet to tie the knot. Their search leads them to Bhagyalaxmi, whom they believe is the perfect match. However, there’s a catch – she’s a pacifist, and their older brother is known as “Bhai,” the protector. The story follows the journey of how Bhai, the guardian of his family, transforms into Bhagyalaxmi’s “Jaan” (beloved) despite their differences in personality and beliefs. The movie left the fans disappointed and couldn’t meet the hype. Read the reviews here.
6. JUDY BLUME FOREVER – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Apart from its impressive range of genre-defying films and TV shows, Amazon Prime Video is preparing to release an enthralling documentary that is based on the popular author Judy Blume’s novel. Entitled “Judy Blume Forever,” the forthcoming series chronicles the celebrated writer’s life and legacy, whose literary creations have inspired countless readers worldwide.
7. SELFIEE – NETFLIX
Selfiee is the Hindi remake of the 2019 Malayalam-language comedy Driving License that follows famous Bollywood superstar Vijay Kumar, who needs to get a new driver’s license from an RTO officer. However, a misunderstanding leads to a war of words between the two, eventually escalating into a feud that is played out in front of the entire country.
8. A TOURIST’S GUIDE TO LOVE
An executive goes through an unexpected breakup, then accepts an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. She will fall in love with her Vietnamese tourist guide.
9. TOOTH PARI
Get ready to sink your teeth into a thrilling new series featuring the stunning Tanya Maniktala from “A Suitable Boy” and the dashing Shantanu from “Gangubai.” Set in the charming city of Kolkata, this show promises a perfect blend of romance and mystery that will leave you captivated. But that’s not all, folks! Brace yourself for the exciting twist – this series is all about the bond between humans and vampires, making it one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss out on the chance to be swept away by this unique and intriguing story. The series will be released on Netflix on 20th April 2023.
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