Acclaimed drama or war biopic, what's your pick?

LEONARDO DICAPRIO to Agastya Nanda, 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 Bugonia, Ikk Kudi, Thadayam and Sri Chidambaram Garu . 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. |
| | Former revolutionary Bob's past catches up with him as his archenemy returns and his daughter Willa mysteriously goes missing. Leonardo DiCaprio leads this highly acclaimed film, which is penned and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. |
| The Telugu series follows the desperate father Prasad Rao as he frantically searches for his missing daughter, Swathi. Officer Rebecca Joseph also probes the case, which leads to startling revelations. Rajeev Kanakala plays the lead role. |
| | Sangamarmar revolves around Amrita, who gives up her dreams and sacrifices her love for Aditya for the sake of her family. The series is a multi-generational saga, set across 25 years. Sheen Savita Dass and Sourabh Raaj Jain play the leads.
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| The film follows a young boy from a poor family, who resides along the forest fringes, and is fascinated by nature. But his life gets upended when his family decides to move to the city. Ganesh Hegde directed this award-winning movie. |
| | 17-year-old Roslin struggles to deal with the nightmares of a mysterious green-eyed stalker. She is further startled when the stalker turns up at her home as a guest. The psychological thriller features Sanjana Dipu and Hakim Shajahan.
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| A biographical war drama, Ikkis chronicles the tale of Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred during the India-Pakistan War in 1971. Agastya Nanda stars as Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, along with Dharmendra. |
| | Interview of the week with Samuthirakani
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Samuthirakani is one among those Tamil directors who turned into actors. He has played lead roles, supporting roles, antagonists, acted in others' directorials and even in his own films. From filling in for missing artistes to leading layered narratives, Samuthirakani reflects on acting, humanity and justice, as his subtle cop avatar anchors the moral core of the series Thadayam. Read the interview here.
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A Candid Chat with Rajisha Vijayan
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Masthishka Maranam is a carefully curated world of director Krishand, with its cyberpunk plot, over-the-top characters, retro-futuristic setting, and almost every frame, attests its lead actress Rajisha Vijayan. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Rajisha Vijayan explains why she said yes to the dance number, collaborating with Krishand, upcoming projects and more. Read the interview here. |
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