New Women-centric Releases On OTT platforms You Must See

Women have taken the centre stage on screen and the increased number of female-led films and women-centric stories are an assurance. The feminocentric cinema is now less of vigilante justice or revenge stories, in fact, they are exploring premises that stand out while inspiring the viewers. Women Centric Films OTT 

Whether putting the subject of a woman’s right on her own body to the simplest of ideas of a girl navigating through her high school days, films are gradually covering a range of subjects.

And the digital streaming services are helping, to an extent, in not letting the women-centric projects disappear among the vast online content. We’ve rounded up a selection of newly released female-led films and series that are worth the watch.

Here are some women-centric movies and series you can binge-watch this weekend:

Shaadisthan

Where to watch: Disney Hotstar+

The Kriti Kulhari starrer focuses on a band of nonconformist musicians and conservative parents of a teenage girl, travelling in a van. During the journey we are shown clashing ideologies and beliefs. The ensemble cast also includes actors like Medha Shankar, Nivedita Bhattacharya, real-life musicians Shenpenn Khymsar in pivotal roles, and Kay Kay Menon in cameo appearance.

Skater girl

Where to watch: Netflix

The film set in the rural districts of Rajasthan revolves around a teen living in rural India, who discovers a life-changing passion for skateboarding. Directed by Manjari Makijany, Skater Girl also features veteran actor Waheeda Rehman as Maharani.

Maharani

Where to watch: Sony Liv

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

Raya The Last dragon

Where to watch: Disney Hotstar+

The Disney animated film Raya and The Last Dragon is set in a mystical land called Kumandra, a kingdom divided into five different lands that Raya has to navigate to find the last dragon. The film is inspired largely by South-East Asian cultures and revolves around a warrior-princess named Raya.

The Handmaid's Tale

Where to watch: Sony Liv

The series Handmaid’s Tale is based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, which is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society where women are treated as property of the state, and forced into child-bearing slavery. After three successful seasons, the show is now back with the fourth installment this year.

The Woman in the Window

Where to watch: Netflix

The psychological thriller starring Amy Adams in the titular role is based on the novel of the same name. The actor essays the role of Anna Fox, a Child psychologist, who becomes obsessed with her neighbours and starts to spy on them. The story spans out after she witnesses a crime in their apartment.