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Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Last updated on: May 17, 2024 16:12 IST

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

 

Bridgerton Season 3
Where to watch? Netflix
Language: English

Fans of the Bridgerton brood rejoice as a third new season drops to unfold all the juicy developments and sibling action across eight engrossing episodes, which now includes October's Banita Sandhu in its roster.

 

Madgaon Express
Where to watch? Amazon Prime Video
Language: Hindi

In Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut, a troika of childhood friends embark on a Goan holiday, which goes out of control after they stumble upon a stash of cocaine ensuing in a comedy of errors.

 

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Where to watch? Rent on BookMyShow Stream
Language: English

Epic clash between the King of the monsters and Giant ape, humans scrambling to save their race are just a couple of reasons to check out the action-packed new offering in the Godzilla and Kong face-off franchise.

 

Yodha
Where to watch? Amazon Prime Video
Language: Hindi

Sidharth Malhotra shows off his action chops as a special task force officer saving the day over and over again in Yodha's hijack-heavy premise.

 

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
Where to watch? Jio Cinema
Language: Hindi

Desperate for their own space, a happily married couple in Indore devises a fake divorce to avail a government housing scheme in the watchable Vicky Kaushal-Sara Ali Khan rom-com.

 

Uncle Samsik
Where to watch? Disney+Hotstar
Language: Korean (with subtitles)

South Korean superstar Song Kang-ho stars in an idealistic titular avatar in this 1960s based bromance between two men determined to get through the toughest time in the country.

 

Kalvan
Where to watch? Disney+Hotstar
Language: Tamil (with subtitles)

A small-time thief resolves to embrace the path to reform after he falls in love as well an encounter with an elderly figure he decides to adopt.

 

Culture Vulture
Where to watch? YouTube
Language: English

Described as a 'post romance satirical stoner comedy feel good drama' by its film critic turned film-maker Sudhish Kamath (X: Past Is Present), Culture Vulture's zany ride features cameos from the likes of Cameron Crowe and Nagesh Kukunoor, no less.

 

Lampan
Where to watch? SonyLIV
Language: Marathi (with subtitles)

Prakash Narayan Sant's short stories get the OTT treatment in the series revolving around a young school boy's enlightening experiences while spending a summer at his grandparents.

 

Jaggi
Where to watch? Mubi
Language: Punjabi (with subtitles)

Tackling heavy themes of abuse and homophobia, Jaggi explores a young man's sexuality and trauma as he grapples with impotency and bullying.

 

The 8 Show
Where to watch? Netflix
Language: Korean (with subtitles)

Eight eager players. One mysterious building. A dangerous game. Big bucks. Brace yourself for some Squid Game style action in Netflix's dark new K-drama.

 

Madame Web
Where to watch? Netflix
Language: English

Curious about all the backlash Madame Web received? Check out Dakota Johnson in the role of the titular superhero as a paramedic discovering she has psychic powers using it to save the world and its women.

 

Crash
Where to watch? Disney+Hotstar
Language: Korean (with subtitles)

A dedicated team of traffic crime investigators form the focus of this series from South Korea.

 

12: 12: The Day
Where to watch? Amazon Prime Video
Language: Korean (with subtitles)

Set against the military takeover which took place between the late 1970s and early 1980s, 12: 12: The Day captures the conflict between a security commander's insistence to stage a coup and his colleague's efforts to resist it.

 

Baahubali: Crown of Blood
Where to watch? Disney+Hotstar
Language: Hindi

Return to Mahishmati and its looming dark threats that'll determine the course of the future for its two princes, Bhalladeva and Baahubali.

 

The Boys
Where to watch? Amazon Prime Video
Language: Tamil (with subtitles)

Five besties and fellow slackers are forced to relocate to a creepy new home setting the stage for the movie's mix of horror and comedy.

SUKANYA VERMA