9 New OTT Releases You Should Put On Your Watchlist

Post-pandemic, binge-watching has become a trend as well as a coping mechanism. Whether it’s the crowd delving into Korean drama or the ones exploring regional content, we all are somehow glued to the screen compromising our sleep schedule.

However, with the slew of OTT releases popping up on the digital platforms, the question “what to watch” occurs to us frequently. Well, to make that decision a little weary you can refer to these new releases on the list.

Here are some new OTT releases you can add to your weekend binge-list:

Movies

Koi Jaane Na

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

The Kunal Kapoor and Amyra Dastur starrer Koi Jaane Na is a suspense-thriller revolving around an author who’s experiencing writer’s block. He proceeds to blur the line between fiction and reality as he pens down murder mysteries. Kapoor’s character is stuck between his inner good and bad, which will help him write his next best-seller.

99 Songs 

Where to watch: Netflix

99 Songs is A.R. Rahman’s musical romance film which was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu. It showcases the life of Jay, a struggling musician, whose life revolves around his girlfriend and music. The film stars Latina actor Edilsy Vargas, Ehan Bhat, Aditya Seal, Lisa Ray and Manisha Koirala in prominent roles. This film also marks the directorial debut of Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy.

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

In the crime-thriller film helmed by Dibakar Banerjee, Arjun Kapoor essays the role of a cop named Pinky from Haryana, while Parineeti Chopra plays a woman with a corporate background. Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar follows the story of two individuals stuck together who come from two completely different schools of thought. The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta in key roles.

Sardar Ka Grandson

Where to watch: Netflix

The family drama starring Arjun Kapoor and Neena Gupta in key roles tells the story of a woman who's last wish to see her home she had to leave behind during partition. Kapoor plays the role of Neena's grandson who sets on a mission to make the latter's dream come true.

Series 

The Family Man 2

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

The first season of the series released in 2019 and centred around Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee, who works for a special division of the National Investigation Agency and struggles to balance his secretive job profile and personal life.

In the second instalment of the web series, Tiwari is trying to be a middle-class family man while pitted against the “new face of danger” named Raji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni.

Maharani

Where to watch: Sony liv

The series created by Subhash Kapoor and starring Huma Qureshi in the titular role tracks the real-life rise of a woman, from being the wife of a leader to ascending the Chief Minister seat. Set in the backdrop of 90’s Bihar, tells the story of a political leader who fights the systemic oppression of women.

Six

Where to watch: Disney Hotstar+

The new web series titled Six starring Mandira Bedi is a murder mystery that follows the investigation of a murdered businessman and leads to six women becoming the suspects. Bedi plays the role of Ruhana Dhulap, a cop investigating the murder.

November Story

Where to watch: Disney Hotstar+

The murder mystery November Story featuring Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead role revolves around the daughter of a celebrated crime novelist who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The story spans out when the write is found at a murder scene making him a suspect. The daughter played by Tamannaah set on a mission to prove her father’s innocence.

Alma Matters

Where to watch: Netflix

The mini-documentary series is set in the backdrop of IIT Kharagpur and the competitive environment inside the educational institute. The series covers students' mental health, suicides, the rat race through their own stories inside the campus.