OTT releases this week: The new Hindi web series and movies will be released on digital platforms like Netflix, Disney plus Hotstar, Prime Video and others in the first week of May. From Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Vikram Vedha to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo; many interesting web shows and movies are scheduled for the weekend. So grab your popcorn and sit back for a movie marathon this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about OTT weekend releases so you can add them to your watch list.
Your main Jhoothi Makkaar
ranbir kapoor and shraddha kapurThe romantic comedy of , which was released in theaters on Holi, is finally coming to OTT. It performed well at the box office and is expected to do the same on the digital platform. The film also stars Anubhav Singh Bassi, Dimple Kapadia and Boney Kapoor in supporting roles. Kartik Aaryan also had a cameo role in the film. It is Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor’s first film together.
The plot of the film centers on two characters who fall in love, but when things get serious, the girl realizes that she is not ready for marriage and contacts a breakup service to help her end the relationship. Then comes the twist, which is the main narrative.
OTT platform: Netflix
Release date: May 3, 2023
Directed by: love ranjan
Language: Hindi
Vikram Veda
Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starrer Vikram Vedha is a remake of the Tamil film with the same name. Both the original and remake movies have been directed by Pushkar-Gayathri. It also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in supporting roles.
The plot of Vikram Vedha centers on a policeman named Vikram (Hrithik Roshan), who is on a mission to arrest a well-known gangster named Vedha (Saif Ali Khan). However, as Vikram grows closer to Vedha, he begins to question his own morality and principles, resulting in a heated debate between the two leads.
OTT platform: jio cinemas
Release date: May 8, 2023
Directed by: Pushkar Gayatri
Language: Hindi
Also read: Vikram Vedha FIRST review: Is Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s action thriller worth it? Discover
Saas, Bahu Aur Flemish
Starring Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar in lead roles, the new Hindi web series Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is heralded as a new spin on the ‘saas-bahu’ drama subgenre that typically explores the dynamics of power among the tough, ruthless mothers-in-law and more meek daughters-in-law. Instead, it will feature an “unapologetic” mother-in-law and “firm and formidable” young women.
OTT platform: disney plus star
Release date: May 5, 2023
Directed by: adajania man
Language: Hindi
Star Wars: Adventures of the Young Jedi
Star Wars and Master Yoda is the new animated series for children. In the series, Piotr Michael voices Master Yoda, while Emma Berman voices Nash, Juliet Donenfeld is the voice of Lys, and Jamaal Avery Jr. is the voice of Kai. Other voice actors include Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs and Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83.
OTT platform: disney plus star
Release date: May 4, 2023
Directed by: Elliot M. Bour
Language: English
Operation Fortune: Cunning War
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, starring Hugh Grant, Aubrey Plaza and Jason Statham, will premiere in India exclusively on Lionsgate Play. The film follows the world of spies, global threats and a super agent, Orsen Fortune, as he prepares for his most dangerous and crucial mission yet. Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre will have audiences on the edge of their seats with its explosive and unpredictable twists.
OTT platform: Play Lionsgate
Release date: May 5, 2023
Directed by: ritchie boy
Language: English
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
The Bridgerton-verse prequel focuses on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power. The series will tell the story of how the young queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and social change, creating the world of Ton inherited by the Bridgerton characters. While the series primarily focuses on revealing Queen Charlotte’s past, she will often return to the current cabal, bringing back Golda Rosheuvel to play the aging version of her. The series also stars Arsema Thomas (Redeeming Love) as young Lady Agatha Danbury, Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones) as Princess Augusta and Sam Clemment (Cherry) as young Brimsley.
OTT platform: Netflix
Release date: May 4, 2023
Directed by: tom verica
Language: English
Gita Subramanyam 3
The love story of Geetha Subramanyam 3 (GS3) revolves around the lives of Geetha and Subbu as they work together at a software company, only to find themselves embroiled in a project with a strange rule that prohibits any romantic relationship between employees. Despite the rule, Geetha and Subbu fall in love, and their days become a juggling act to hide their true feelings from their colleagues. Following the incredible success of the first two seasons, ‘Geetha Subramanyam 3’ brings an exciting new love story, starring the talented Supraj Ranga as Subramanyam and the charming Abhignya Vuthaluru as Geetha.
OTT platform: AHA
Release date: May 5, 2023
Directed by: Siva Sai Vardhan
Language: telugu
Fireflies – Parth and Jugnu
Fantasy drama series Fireflies: Parth aur Jugnu follows a fourteen-year-old boy Parth (played by Meet Mukhi) who meets a mystical boy named Jugnu (played by Aekam Binjwe). Jugnu hails from the enchanted forest of Bheem Mukteshwar. The two embark on an adventure-filled journey peppered with action, self-discovery, and bedtime stories. It stars Meet Mukhi, Aekam Binjwe, Madhoo Shah, Priyanshu Chaterjee, Luke Kenny, Akshat Singh, Zoya Afroz, Varun Kapoor, Harshit Bhojwani, Anaya Shivan, Riva Arora, Rahul Singh and Hitesh Dave in key roles.
OTT platform: Zee5
Release date: May 5, 2023
Directed by: Hemant Gaba
Language: Hindi
Happy binge watching!