Spy action-thriller series or critically acclaimed film, what's your pick?
MANOJ BAJPAYEE to Ishaan Khatter, 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 Dining With The Kapoors, The Death of Bunny Munro, Usiru and Nadu Center. 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. |
| | The third season of The Family Man witnesses intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari on the run along with his family as he battles new foes. Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur play the antagonists in the Manoj Bajpayee-led spy thriller series.
|
| The series follows the events after the death of Monty Miller as Tommy Norris is named president of M-Tex Oil. Billy Bob Thornton plays the lead role in the series, along with Demi Moore, in the neo-Western drama series
|
| | Vivek Agnihotri's latest film looks back at the events from the Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots, depicting the horrors of the violence that was unleashed in 1946. Veterans Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher lead the film, along with Pallavi Joshi and Darshan Kumar.
|
| Through the tale of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, noted director Mari Selvaraj explore issues of caste discrimination in Tamil Nadu in the 1990s. Dhruv Vikram headlines this Tamil sports drama, which also features Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, Ameer, and Lal.
|
| | Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa's powerful performance, as two marginalised youths in North India, is the biggest strength of this movie, which is India's official entry for the Oscar. It is helmed by Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan. |
| Another story set in Bengal, but this time as a drama series, Ziddi Ishq takes a close look at obsessive love. Aaditi Pohankar as Mehul and Parambrata Chattopadhyay as Shekhar Da lead the romantic drama series.
|
| | Interview of the week with Manoj Bajpayee
|
Actor Manoj Bajpayee provides exclusive insights into his iconic character, Srikant Tiwari, and the creative journey behind the web series The Family Man 3. Bajpayee revealed to OTTplay that the character’s success stemmed from an instant click with the creators, Raj and DK, and a clear goal to make the audience feel they were watching themselves on screen. Manoj Bajpayee shared how his character, Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man, clicked instantly with creators Raj & DK, aiming to make him relatable. The casting was unexpected due to his intense roles. Read the interview here.
|
A Candid Chat with Dinjith Ayyathan
|
Dinjith Ayyathan made his directorial debut with Asif Ali-led Kakshi: Amminippilla in 2019, a comedy-drama which went under the radar despite an engaging story. But it was the success of Kishkindha Kandam in 2024 that put him on the map, and the audiences are looking forward to his next directorial Eko, starring young actor Sandeep Pradeep. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Dinjith Ayyathan reveals how it was the success of Kishkindha Kaandam that gave them the confidence to cast Sandeep Pradeep in Eko. The director also talks about his frequent collaborator writer-DOP Bahul Ramesh, the challenges of shooting Eko and more. Read the interview here. |
| |
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited,
Hindustan Times House, 18-20,
Second Floor, Kasturba Gandhi
Marg, New Delhi - 110 001, India |
| | Liked this newsletter? Share it! |
If you need any guidance or support along the way, please send an email to ottplay@htmedialabs.com . We’re here to help! |
©️2025 OTTplay, HT Media Labs. All rights reserved. |
| | |
