Political drama series or superhero film, what's your pick?
HUMA QURESHI to Pedro Pascal, this week's streaming releases feature some of our favourite names! But there's still more to explore. Among the exciting titles that have dropped on OTT platforms across languages this week are Kiss, First Copy Season 2, All Her Fault and Baramulla. See more here. |
What to Watch This Weekend |
From prestige dramas to live sports, this guide brings together all the top releases you’ll want to stream this weekend. And here’s the best part: JioHotstar is now part of the OTTplay vault! Unlock acclaimed originals, blockbuster films and live sports from JioHotstar — plus content from 30+ other platforms — all for just ₹149 with the Power Play Monthly Pack. |
| | Huma Qureshi is back as Rani Bharti, who eyes the national stage as she seeks to take her political career to the next level. A confrontation with the prime minister is on the cards as the series promises a bigger political conflict.
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| Not the one to give in to societal and family expectations, Ramya wants to to live life on her terms. Director Varsha Bharath's film follows Ramya, right from her teenage years to her adult life in her 30s. Anjali Sivaraman stars in the lead role.
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| | The Mehta family spends more time on digital gadgets that they hardly have any time for real conversation. The family patriarch then puts up a unique proposition - he promises financial rewards if the family members stay away from gadgets for 6 months.
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| In their biggest challenge yet, The Fantastic Four must defend Earth from Galactus. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn form the formidable team in the superhero film, which is set in a retro-futuristic world.
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| | Raj Tarun plays the youth Shiva, an ambulance driver obsessed with driving at high speeds. But he gets a supernatural gift - to ascertain the time for an individual on earth. Popular comedian Abhinaya Krishna has directed the film.
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| Set between 2002 and 2012, the series delves into two real-life investigations - a phone-hacking scandal and a murder. But are they interconnected? David Tennant and Toby Jones play the lead roles in the seven-episode series.
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| | Interview of the week with Vipin Sharma
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Maharani 4 follows Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi) as she moves from state politics to the national stage, challenging the Prime Minister in a bid for power. Apart from the returning cast, the show introduces new faces like Shardul Bharadwaj and Vipin Sharma. Vipin has joined the cast as the Prime Minister of India, Sudhakar Sriniwas Joshi. In a candid conversation with OTTplay, Vipin Sharma talks about his Prime Minister role in Huma Qureshi's series, and more. Read the interview here.
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A Candid Chat with Aaromaley team
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Even when the sets of Tamil cinema saw the excessive usage of fake weapons and bags of theatrical blood, the year 2025 also saw a gradual shift when movies began to mirror reality. Battling every day’s monotony, portraying complexities of a commoner’s life, and problems that perhaps you and I face, became the crux of stories. After the successes of films like Kudumbasthan, Tourist Family, Paranthu Po, and many others this year, yet another relatable film, in the form of romantic drama Aaromaley has released. Read the interview here. |
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