New on OTT
Some of the exciting titles that have dropped on OTT platforms across languages this week include Interrogation , Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, Andhar Maya , and A Complete Unknown. Read more. | What to Watch This Weekend | Our picks from this week's top releases, that are sure to make your weekend entertaining. | | | Roshan Mathew and Mohit Raina star in Kankhajura, the Indian version of the acclaimed Israeli series Magpie. It examines the inner complexity and buried scars within a family.
| | Mohanlal essays the role of taxi driver Shanmugham also known as Benz. His prized Ambassador car is seized by the cops, setting off a chain of events that disrupt the happy life of his family overnight. | | | The film takes us to a sleepy village in Karnataka during the 90s, where hardly any crime happens. But when the local landlord is found dead in the village, the inspector suspects foul play.
| | It is the third installment in the HIT franchise. After a series of murders takes place in various parts of the country in the same pattern, Arjun Sarkaar (Nani) steps in to solve the case.
| | | Following an undersea accident that traps one of their crew members on the ocean floor, the story follows a group of skilled deep-sea divers in a desperate attempt to rescue the victim.
| | Retro revolves around Paari Vel, the adopted son of a gangster, as he tries to make a fresh start. Suriya stars in the lead role along with Pooja Hegde and Joju George, among others.
| | | Interview of the week with Trinetra Haldar
| Following her groundbreaking performance in Made in Heaven and an appearance in Rainbow Rishta, Trinetra Haldar is back with a new series, Kankhajura, a gloomy psychological thriller that is currently streaming on Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium). In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Trinetra Haldar opens up about her role in Kankhajura, portraying layered trans narratives and recreating trauma with craft. Read the interview here.
| Candid chat with Chaithra J Achar
| Chaithra J Achar has not had a release since 2024’s Blink , but she’s been very busy shooting for various projects, which, she hopes, will all release in quick succession. The actress’ next will be Marnami, a film in which she is paired with Ritvvikk Mathad, whose claim to fame is on TV with serials like Anuroopa and Gini Rama. She had initially let go of Marnami as she was busy with her Tamil films, but was later convinced to work it out by composer Charanraj. Read the interview here. | | | Hindustan Media Ventures Limited,
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