OTT releases this week: Today is Friday, and the mood is set for a weekend binge. And the streaming platform has launched a power-packed lineup of fresh releases across a variety of genres, from fantasy epics and serious dramas to action thrillers and horror stories. This week’s watchlist includes Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, Loca Chapter 1, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4 to the latest season of The Witcher.
Here are the projects that are releasing in the OTT space over the weekend: So, grab your popcorn and get ready to eat.
Kantara Chapter 1
Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, which he wrote, directed and starred in, premiered in the digital space less than a month after its theatrical release. The film was released on the big screen on 2 October. The period drama, which stars Rishabh along with Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah and Jayaram, is available on Amazon Prime Video from October 31. The project has been released in the original Kannada along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
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The Malayalam superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role is finally out on OTT. The film was released on JioHotstar on 31 October. The film was released in theaters on 28 August, and received rave reviews and performed well at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
Loka is the first female superhero film of Malayalam cinema, with Kalyani playing the role of Chandra, a powerful, mythology-inspired heroine navigating a modern world filled with folklore and fantasy elements. Loca is directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under Wayfarer Films.
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Did you miss Dhanush’s directorial debut Idli Kadhai during its theatrical run? Tamil drama is now on OTT. Featuring Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay and Shalini Pandey, the film follows the journey of a man whose father runs an idli stall. Idli Kadhai started streaming on Netflix on October 29.
Hedda
The drama film, featuring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Nicholas Pinnock, and Tom Bateman, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 29. Adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s timeless play Hedda Gabler, the psychological drama stars Tessa Thompson as a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who begins to manipulate the people in her life. His plans lead to a tragic series of betrayals and self-destruction, ultimately leading to disastrous consequences.
the witcher season 4
The Witcher season 4 has arrived on Netflix, marking the highly anticipated debut of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, a role previously played by Henry Cavill. The new season premiered on October 30, officially introducing Liam as the demon slayer. According to the creators, the new season will pick up the story of Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they face new challenges and dangerous forces across the continent. The show also stars Anya Chalotra, Freya Allen, Joey Batey, Menger Zhang, Jeremy Crawford and Danny Woodburn. The makers have released all the episodes of the show simultaneously for the viewers to watch on Netflix.
Marigallu
Marigallu is a Kannada web series directed by Devaraj Photo and produced by Puneeth Rajkoor’s wife Ashwini. Late Chandan superstar Puneeth Rajkumar is also featured in the project as Emperor Mayuravarma. The show is available on ze5 from 31st October. The play is inspired by the story of the lost treasure of the Kadamba Dynasty of Karnataka in the 1990s.
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Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4, which struggled to make an impact in theatres, has now found its way to OTT. Following its theatrical release on September 5, the fourth installment of the Baaghi franchise is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Apart from Tiger, Sanjay Dutt and Harnaaz Sandhu, the film also stars Shreyas Talpade, Saurabh Sachdeva, Upendra Limaye and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles.
