Get ready for an exciting week of entertainment! Here’s your weekly roundup of the newest releases on OTT platforms, offering a diverse mix of movies and TV shows to fulfill all your binge-watching desires in the upcoming week. From the most awaited biopic of Mr. Sam Manekshaw ‘Sam Bahadur’ to the action drama ‘Animal’, we’re prepared to present to you once more a fantastic weekly summary.
1. Karmma Calling
After the success of her debut web show Aranyak, Raveena Tandon is back with yet another Thriller series, “Karmma Calling”. It is based on the popular American series ‘Revenge’. The show is all about glamour, and revenge, filled with deceit and betrayal. Raveena plays the role of a glamourous queen of the 90s- Indrani Kothari who is married to a billionaire. While, Namrata Sheth plays the role of Karma Talwar, who seems to be the villain in the series, looking for revenge and in the mood of no mercy. The show’s trailer shows Indrani going to all the extent to beat Karma. Will she be able to succeed in the mission?
- Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
- Cast: Raveena Tandon, Namrata Seth, Varun Sood, Vikramjeet Virk, Viraf Patel, Amy Aela, Rohit Roy, Gaurav Sharma, Piyush Khati.
- Release Date: 26th January, 2024
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2. Expats
“Expats” is an upcoming American drama television series created by Lulu Wang, adapted from the 2016 novel “The Expatriates.” The show revolves around an international community in Hong Kong whose destinies become intertwined following a sudden family tragedy. The narrative predominantly focuses on the lives of three women navigating their way in Hong Kong. First is Margaret (Nicole Kidman), a mother of three whose idyllic life is shattered by an unforeseen tragedy. Then there’s Hilary (Sarayu Blue), a wealthy housewife yearning to conceive, and Mercy (Ji-young Joo), a young Korean American graduate embarking on a new chapter in her life. As they grapple with the challenges of their unfamiliar surroundings, their stories intersect in ways that prompt them to reevaluate their life choices.
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Cast: Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Joo
- Release Date: 26th January, 2024
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3. Agent
‘Agent’ is a spy thriller Telugu movie that is soon going to be released on the OTT platform. ‘Agent’ revolves around a spy, who is on a mission to unravel the truth about a dangerous terrorist organization but has to deal with the horrors of a mysterious past. The movie stars Akhil Akkineni in the lead role.
- Where to watch: SonyLIV
- Cast: Akhil Akkineni, Mammooty, Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya, Vikramjeet Virk.
- Release Date: 26th January, 2024
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4. Neru
“Neru,” a 2023 Indian Malayalam courtroom film directed by Jeetu Joseph, featuring Mohanlal in the lead role, is set for an OTT release after a successful run in theaters. In this highly anticipated movie, Mohanlal portrays the character of advocate Vijayamohan, a public prosecutor firmly supporting the victim Sara and her family. Sara, a visually impaired sculptor, grapples with trauma and navigates the challenges of the legal system in her quest for justice.
- Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
- Cast: Mohanlal, Priyamani, Anaswara Rajan, Siddique, Santhi Mayadevi, Jagadish, Sreedhanya, Ganesh Kumar, Aditi Ravi, Nandhu, Harikrishnan, Resmi Anil.
- Release Date: 23rd January, 2024
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5. Sam Bahadur
Following its theatrical run, ‘Sam Bahadur’ is now set to make its debut on OTT platforms. Originally released on December 1, the film features Vicky Kaushal in the lead role and delves into the highs and lows of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s illustrious career. Paying tribute to the unwavering spirit of a genuine hero, the movie captures the essence of his remarkable journey.
- Where to watch: Zee5
- Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neeraj Kabi, Govind Namdeo, Kalki Koechlin.
- Release Date: 26th January
- Trailer:
6. Animal
The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga has locked up its OTT release date. Released in theatres on December 1, 2023, the movie plot revolves around a father and son’s troubled relationship that takes a route of bloodshed and vengeance. The film, initially is of 3 hours and 21 minutes but, on OTT it will now have an additional 8 minutes.
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Saloni Batra, Prem Chopra.
- Release Date: 26th January, 2024
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7. Fight Club
“Fight Club,” a gripping Tamil thriller film released in 2023 and directed by Abbas A., features Vijay Kumar and Monisha Mohan Menen in pivotal roles. The storyline follows Selva, a young aspiring football player, who faces disappointment due to missed opportunities. Concurrently, Joseph, a former prisoner, plans revenge against Kiruba. As the narrative unfolds, Selva and Joseph discover uncanny parallels in their paths, leading to a riveting tale where their destinies intersect.
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Cast: Vijay Kumar, Monisha Mohan Menen, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Shankar Thas, Avinash Raghudevan, Sarvanavel.
- Release Date: 27th January, 2024
- Trailer:
8. Fighter
Fighter, the theatrical release on Thursday, January 25, showcases a stellar cast including Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor. The movie centers around elite IAF aviators uniting to respond to Pakistan following the 2019 Pulwama attack.
- Where to watch: Theatres
- Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor
- Release Date: 25th January, 2024
- Trailer:
Which one are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below.