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  • For ‘Bhai’ fans & others, here’s what not to miss on OTT this week

    For ‘Bhai’ fans & others, here’s what not to miss on OTT this week

    KERALA: As more and more people remain in the safety of their homes due to the pandemic raging outside, OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Zee5 are providing ample doses of entertainment to keep the audience stress-free. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with the list of five most-anticipated movies that will be screened on OTT platforms this week. 

    Radhe (Zee5 and Zee Plex)

    Salman Khan’s Radhe, directed by Prabhu Deva, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. After postponing its release multiple times, the makers have now decided to release the film simultaneously in theatres and on Zee5 and Zee Plex as a pay-per-view on 13 May.

    Radhe is the first Indian movie to have a hybrid release, and it is still unclear how audiences will welcome this new strategy, as partial lockdowns have been imposed in several states and PVoD is yet to find many takers in India.

    A high-voltage action thriller, Radhe will see Salman Khan playing the role of a daredevil cop on a mission to stamp out drug cartels. The film is produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and Atul Agnihotri and also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. 

    The Woman in the Window (Netflix)

    Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joe Wright, The Woman in the Window will arrive on Netflix India 14 May. The film is a psychological thriller and has a power-packed ensemble cast comprising Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Julianne Moor. 

    The film revolves around Dr Anna Fox (Amy Adams), an agoraphobic psychologist who befriends a neighbour across the street. However, things take an unexpected turn in her life when the neighbour disappears. 

    The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)

    Historical drama series The Underground Railroad will premiere on Amazon Prime Video 14 May. The series has at its centre a young woman who escapes from a Georgia plantation, and boards a train seeking freedom. However, things take a turn when she gets hunted by a dreaded slave catcher. 

    Directed by Barry Jenkins, the series stars Thuso Mbedu, Chase W Dillon, Aaron Pierre, and Joel Edgerton in the lead roles. The Underground Railroad is based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. 

    High School Musical: The Series season 2 (Disney+ Hotstar)

    Disney+Hotstar has confirmed that the second season of High School Musical: The Series will drop on 14 May. The second season will portray the story of East High Leopards as they prepare to perform Beauty and the Beast as their spring musical, and face off against rival school North High. 

    High School Musical: The Series season 2 will have Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Sapperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Renée, Frankie Rodriguez, and Kate Reinders in the lead roles. 

    Unfriended (Netflix)

    Unfriended will begin streaming on Netflix 16 May. The film was originally released in 2014 and due to repeated requests, the OTT platform has decided to bring back the movie again on their platform. 

    The movie revolves around the life of six teenagers who get a shock of their lives when they receive a message from their deceased friend during a video chat. Directed by Levan Gabriadze, this film stars Shelley Hennig, Moses Storm, Renee Olstead, Will Peltz, Jacob Wysocki, and Courtney Halverson. 

  • From drama to superheroes: What’s not to miss on OTT this week

    From drama to superheroes: What’s not to miss on OTT this week

    MUMBAI: As we welcome a new month, OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+Hotstar have prepared a fresh vat of content to enthral viewers and assert their dominance in the highly competitive video streaming space. Post the Covid2019 outbreak, these OTT giants have found their market among Indian audiences too, and the trend is likely to continue, as people have started confining to their households due to the pandemic’s second wave. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    Selena: The Series, Part 02 (Netflix)

    It was in December 2020 that Netflix grabbed the eyeballs of the viewers with Selena: The Series, which paid homage to the best Latin American female artist to have ever walked this Earth, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. And now, the streamer is back with part 02 of the series, and it will be premiered on 4 May 2021. 

    The first part of the series depicted Selina’s unending love for music and her career’s humble beginning. Part 02 of the series will begin from where the first part ended. The upcoming edition of the series will also revolve around Selena’s breakout from Los Dinos and her rise to stardom as a solo artist. 

    Selena: The Series is created by Moisés Zamora. The series has Christian Serratos playing the role of Selena, while the supporting star cast includes, Gabriel Chavarria, Ricardo Chavira, Noemi Gonzalez, and Seidy López. 

    Robot and Frank (Amazon Prime Video)

    Robot and Frank is a highly acclaimed Hollywood movie that was originally released in 2012. As Indian audiences may not have watched this classic film, Amazon Prime Video is releasing this movie on their platform on 9 May. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film revolves around the story of an old man who befriends a robot. 

    Set in the near future, Robot and Frank narrate the story of Frank Weld, an aging jewel thief who gets a robot from his son to help him in his household activities. Even though Frank hates the robot at the first sight, he soon understands that the machine can be used to revive his career as a cat burglar. 

    Acclaimed actor Frank Langella has played the role of jewel thief Frank in this movie. The supporting star cast includes Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, and Jeremy Strong. 

    Girl from Nowhere, Season 2 (Netflix)

    It was in 2018 that the first season of Girl from Nowhere had its release on GMM 25, a Thai television channel. As the series gained worldwide attention, Netflix too streamed the first season on their platform. And now, the second season of Girl from Nowhere is all set to hook audiences from 7 May 2021. 

    The second season of Girl from Nowhere also revolves around the life of Nanno, who has the ability to expose everyone’s different stories of hypocrisy. 

    Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (Disney+Hotstar)

    Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele will be premiered on Disney+Hotstar on 9 May. The film features, Anshuman Jha and Zareen Khan in lead roles. In this film, Anshuman and Zareen will be seen playing the roles of homosexual characters. 

    Directed by Harish Vyas, the film revolves around a road trip from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh, and during this trip, the lead characters in this movie discover their love hidden in friendship. 

    Jupiter’s Legacy (Netflix)

    Jupiter’s Legacy is a superhero series that will be premiered on Netflix on 07 May. The series based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely, stars Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Leslie Bibb, Elena Kampouris, Andrew Horton, Mike Wade, and Matt Lanter in the lead roles. 

    Jupiter’s Legacy revolves around the story of a group of people who gained superpowers in the 1930s. Now, they are old guards, but things take an unexpected turn when their children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents. 

  • From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    NEW DELHI: The Covid2019 outbreak has elevated the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in India. As people are now confined to their homes due to the second wave of the pandemic, watching your favourite show or movie or discovering something new on streamers could be the best possible way to get entertained. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    One (Netflix)

    Mammootty’s new movie One will premiere on Netflix on 27 April. The film had its theatrical release on 26 March. Even though One received positive responses from audiences and critics upon release, the film failed to make it big at the box-office due to the rising Covid cases in Kerala. 

    Directed by Santhosh Viswanathan and scripted by acclaimed writers Bobby-Sanjay, the movie sees Mammootty don the role of Kadakkal Chandran, an ideal chief minister. Apart from Mammootty, One also casts Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Sudev Nair, and Shankar Ramakrishnan in prominent roles. 

    Without Remorse (Amazon Prime Video)

    Without Remorse is an action thriller that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April. The film is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and stars Michael B Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy, Brett Gelman, Colman Domingo, and Guy Pearce in the lead roles. 

    Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film will showcase the story of an elite Navy SEAL who is on a journey to avenge the death of his wife. 

    The Disciple (Netflix)

    Marathi film The Disciple will be screened on Netflix on 30 April. Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, the film stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron who has directed movies like Gravity has worked on this film as executive producer. 

    The Disciple had its premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. The film traces the life of a young man who has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist. 

    Back to the Future Trilogy (Netflix)

    Back to the Future is a time travel classic that enjoys a huge fan following in all nooks of the world. The first movie in this franchise was released in 1985 followed by sequels released in 1989 and 1990. 

    The sci-fi series has been on Netflix a million times before, but it is always special when the OTT platform streams all three movies together. Viewers can enjoy the Back to the Future trilogy from 1 May. 

    Yasuke (Netflix)

    Yasuke is a highly anticipated animation series, set to premiere on Netflix on 30 April. The series is loosely based on the historical figure of the same name – a samurai of African descent who lived and fought in 16th century Japan during the volatile Sengoku period. 

    Yasuke consists of six episodes, and is expected to offer a real treat to anime lovers.