It’s time to upgrade your binge list with the fresh OTT releases of the week. Get ready to witness your favourite shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and Disney+ Hotstar, among others.
Hunting for movies and shows to watch this weekend? Here is a guide to the top films and web series releasing this week. From Siddharth Malhotra starrer Mission Majnu to Rakul Preet’s social drama Chhatriwali, we provide you with what is available for your entertainment this week.
Top 5 OTT Releases For Weekend
Here is a list of the movies and web series releasing this weekend.
1. Mission Majnu
Release: January 20
Platform: Netflix
Set in the 1970s, the thriller drama featuring Siddharth Malhotra follows the journey of an Indian intelligence agent who is on a secret mission on Pakistan to save his motherland. The patriotic drama also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kumud Mishra, Parmeet Sethi, Sharib Hashmi, Mir Sarwar and Zakir Hussain in key roles.
2. Fauda (Season 4)
Release: January 20
Platform: Netflix
After three successful seasons, the popular Israeli series Fauda returns with its fourth instalment. Lior Raz features a retired soldier who returns to his duty as a protector of his homeland when the dead terrorist is believed to be alive and threatening the nation. Fauda Season 4 is set to premiere on January 20, exclusively on Netflix.
3. The Last of Us
Release: January 16
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Inspired by the plot of the 2013 PlayStation game, the 8-episode miniseries revolves around a survivor who helps a teenager escape the quarantine zone. Meanwhile, the duo battle blood-thirsty zombie-like survivors in the course of action.
The web series features an ensemble cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Nick Offerman and Gabriel Luna.
4. Shahmaran
Release: January 20
Platform: Netflix
The Turkish series Shahmaran is an adventurous plot packed with thriller and romance. The 10-episode series
follows the journey of Sahsu, who finds herself in Mar while searching for his grandfather. Believing in the legend of Shahmaran, one of the greatest symbols of love and wisdom, the Mar race awaits the completion of the historical prophecy with the arrival of Sahsu.
5. Chhatriwali
Release: January 20
Platform: Zee5
Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the social drama follows the life of Sanya, an unemployed chemistry expert who utilizes her knowledge to make the students aware of the unspoken topic ‘sex.’ She educates the youth about safe intercourse and the uses of contraceptives in the film.
Bollywood actors Rakul Preet Singh and Sumeet Vyas have joined hands in the upcoming drama Chhatriwali.
Enjoy the weekend binge-watching your favourite shows and films on various OTT platforms.