Get ready to unwind and indulge in some quality entertainment this weekend! Whether you’re in the mood for action, romance, thriller, or comedy, there’s something for everyone as a plethora of genres are set to release on OTT. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and let the streaming marathon begin!
1. Captain Miller : Amazon Prime, Feb 9th
Captain Miller, released this pongal on January 12th, starring Dhanush and Priyanka Mohan, is set in the 1930s. It tells the story of a courageous rebel who bravely stands up against his oppressors – the Britishers and the King. However, fate throws him a curveball, and he finds himself with only one chance to escape. Now he faces a choice: to live in anonymity or to fight for his people and his land. As the hero makes his decision, he realizes that the road ahead is much more challenging than he expected. However, he is not alone, and the noble people he meets along the way will stand by him all the way.
2. Ayalaan : SunNxt, Feb 9th
Ayalaan, released this pongal on January 12th, is a sci-fi comedy film starring Sivakarthikeyan, Yogi Babu, Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar, and Isha Kopikkar. The film’s plot revolves around a lost alien who lands on Earth and seeks the assistance of four friends to return to his home planet. However, the group must navigate through a series of obstacles as they are relentlessly pursued by hostile scientists who want to capture the alien for their own nefarious purposes. The character of the alien is voiced by actor Siddharth.
3. Guntur Kaaram : Netflix, Feb 9th
Guntur Kaaram, released this pongal on January 12th, is an action-packed movie featuring Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, and Meenaakshi Chaudhary. The plot revolves around Ramana, a man who values his work above everything else and doesn’t care about anyone else’s opinion. However, his peaceful life is upended when he gets caught up in a political conspiracy against the powerful Minister of Law and Justice, Vasundhara. As the situation becomes more dangerous, Ramana is faced with a difficult decision – either give up his identity and go back to his old life, or fight against the powerful conspirators and risk everything.
4. Bhakshak : Netflix, Feb 9th
Bhakshak is a gripping movie featuring Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra, and Aditya Srivastav. The story revolves around a local journalist who is fighting to make a name for herself in the industry. She stumbles upon a shocking discovery of harrowing cases of abuse being covered up at a shelter for young girls and decides to investigate the matter doggedly.
5. Aarya Season 3: Part 2 : Disney+ Hotstar, Feb 9th
Aarya is a thrilling crime series featuring Sushmita Sen, Vikas Kumar, and Virti Vaghani. It follows the story of a widow seeking revenge for her husband’s murder. The first two seasons of the series were a magnificent addition to the crime thriller genre. The third season, which was released exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar on November 3rd, 2023, is a continuation of Aarya’s saga. In this season, she makes the bold decision to enter into her family’s criminal business instead of running away from it, elevating the story to an unparalleled level of thrill and excitement.
