Movies releasing on OTT this week: From the thrilling new chapter of the Kardashian family to the release of the season of a much-awaited web show, the web space has something for everyone. At the forefront is an action-packed, entertaining heist drama through The Crew, and a fun adventure with the new season of Panchayat. (Crew Review: The turbulent trio of Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon should have been a little longer)
From Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon’s Crew to Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas to fan favourite Panchayat Season 3, this week’s OTT lineup ensures an experience that’s perfect for relaxing at home, whether you’re in the mood for suspense, laughter or both.
Atlas
One of the most anticipated sci-fi thrillers, Atlas, stars actress-singer Jennifer Lopez in the lead role. She is seen playing the role of Atlas Shepherd, an anti-terrorism data analyst who does not trust artificial intelligence. It shows her adventure when she is forced to change her beliefs and go on a mission to capture a rebel robot to save humanity. The thriller also stars Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown. The thriller will release on Netflix on Friday.
Crew
After winning the hearts of audiences at the box office, Crew starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon is all set to hit Netflix on May 24. This laughter-filled heist thriller is based on the stories of three flight attendants whose lives take an unexpected turn when the airline gets into a financial crisis. The women find themselves embroiled in a daring scheme.
Aadujeevitham – Life of a Goat
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s critically acclaimed survival drama, Aadujeevitham, will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on May 26. Directed by Blessy, the film, also known as The Goat Life, tells the true story of Najeeb’s struggle for survival in a foreign land. The OTT release is expected to have an extended version with deleted scenes. The film was a box office success, becoming Prithviraj’s highest-grossing film.
the kardashians season 5
The Kardashians are back for the drama! Season five of the popular family-based reality TV series hit the web space on Thursday. The chapter will feature Kris planning a baby shower for Kourtney as she goes through her pregnancy. It will also feature Kendall and Kylie meeting up in Paris, with Kim urging Khloe to “change her ways.” The streamer describes the show as “From the big screen to the baby’s birth, the family continues to defy expectations in all their endeavors. Sisterly squabbles between Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie are captured on camera, all under the watchful eyes of everyone’s favorite matriarch Kris.” The show premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on Thursday. New episodes will drop weekly.
Panchayat Season 3
The wait is finally over and the third season of the web show Panchayat is releasing on May 28. The third chapter will focus on characters entangled in matters of the heart and politics. Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faizal Malik, Chandan Roy and Sanvika are reprising their roles.
The story of the second season ended on a cliffhanger, with the future of ‘Secretary Ji’ Abhishek Tripathi (played by Jitendra) put in danger when Raghubir’s character clashes with a local politician. The third season picks up from the same point. The third season will premiere on Prime Video in India on May 28.
