Over- the- top (OTT movies) streaming platforms have seen a never- ending surge in India in recent years. While earlier, going to theaters was a vogue but with busy schedule and different priorities, sitting in the comfort of our home became a new normal. The credit obviously goes to the plethora of options that we have such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and many more. These OTT platforms provide us from international to National contents with variety of content like web series, movies and much more.
The Top 10 movies and series of the week are:
1. Flex x Cop
- Genre: RomCom, Action, Mystery
- Available on: Disney+Hotstar
‘Flex X Cop’ is a South Korean television series starring Ahn Bo-hyun and Park Ji-hyun. It is based on a format created by Sreda and is a remake of the 2015 Russian television series, ‘Silver Spoon’. A fun-loving, wealthy chaebol becomes entangled in an incident and joins a violent crime investigation team. Using his wealth and personal connections, the third-generation chaebol helps catch criminals who are beyond the reach of the police. While the first season aired recently, the second season of this remarkable series has already been confirmed.
2. Berlin
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Available on: Zee5
Set in New Delhi, India, in 1993, ‘Berlin’ is a 2023
Indian Hindi-language spy thriller film written and directed by Atul Sabharwal. A deaf-mute young man is accused and arrested by the Bureau for being a spy, and a sign language expert is brought in as an interpreter. As the mystery unfolds, the line between guilt and innocence blurs. The film stars Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwak Singh, Rahul Bose, Anupriya Goenka, and Kabir Bedi. It had its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2023 and was released on 13 September 2024 on the OTT platform Zee5.
3. Mr. Bachchan
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
- Available on: Netflix
‘Mr. Bachchan’ is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film directed by Harish Shankar and jointly produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak under People Media Factory, T-Series Films, and Panorama Studios. The movie is the official remake of the 2018 Hindi film Raid and stars Ravi Teja as the titular character, alongside Bhagyashri Borse (in her Telugu debut) and Jagapathi Babu. A straight-laced income tax officer, suspended due to his unwavering honesty, returns to his hometown and falls in love with a woman who reciprocates his feelings before he is reinstated and tasked with raiding the home of a powerful man.
4. The Boys
- Genre: Superhero, Comedy, Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
- Available on: Amazon Prime
The 4th season of ‘The Boys’ has been just as
impressive as the previous ones. A group of vigilantes sets out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. The world is on the brink, and they must find a way to work together and save it before it’s too late. Created by Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, the American superhero series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr. The
40-episode series currently has 4 seasons, with a fifth and final season confirmed for renewal, expected to premiere in 2026.
5. Visfot
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Available on: JioCinema
‘Visfot’ is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written by Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal, directed by Kookie Gulati, and produced by Sanjay Gupta and Anuradha Gupta under the banner of White Feather Films. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan, with Priya Bapat and Krystle D’Souza in supporting roles. A Mumbai slum family’s cramped life contrasts sharply with a rich high-rise family’s luxury until their lives fatefully intersect one day. The film was released on 6 September 2024 and is a remake of the 2012 Venezuelan film ‘Rock’, ‘Paper’, ‘Scissors’.
6. Sector 36
- Genre: Thriller
- Available on: Netflix
Based on the 2006 Noida serial murders, Sector 36 is
a 2024 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and written by Bodhayan Roychaudhury. Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, it stars Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal, and Akash Khurana. The story begins with several children going missing from a basti (slum) in Sector 36. A determined police officer must confront a cunning serial killer as a chilling investigation and dark secrets unfold. The film premiered on 13 September 2024.
7. Double Ismart
- Genre:Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Available on:Amazon Prime
Adding to the spiritual sequel of ‘iSmart Shankar’
comes Double ‘iSmart’. A notorious criminal with a terminal brain tumor hires a rogue scientist to transfer his mind into the body of a street-smart renegade who has a unique memory transfer port in his brain. ‘Double iSmart’
is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ram Pothineni, alongside Sanjay Dutt (in his Telugu debut), Ali, Kavya Thapar, Sayaji Shinde, and Bani J.
8. Kill
- Genre:Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Available on: Disney+ Hotstar
Inspired by true events, ‘Kill’ is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment. During a train trip to New Delhi, a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits who terrorize innocent passengers. Army commando Amrit takes on the bandits in a death-defying kill spree to save those around him, turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride. The film stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya Maniktala, and Abhishek Chauhan. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023.
9. Half CA
- Genre: Drama
- Available on: MX Player, AmazonPrime
‘Half CA’ is an Indian Hindi-language inspirational fiction and drama television series produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). The series features Ahsaas Channa, Gyanendra Tripathi, Anmol Kajani, Prit Kamani, and Rohan Joshi. Two CA aspirants from opposite ends of the course spectrum, Archie and Niraj, embark on the journey through one of the toughest professional courses, facing the obstacles it presents. The series has a total of 5 episodes and premiered on Amazon Mini TV on 25 July 2023.
10. Kaun Banega Crorepati
- Genre: Quiz, Game, Family
- Available on: SonyLiv
Continuing the legacy of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’,
Season 16 is also winning the hearts of its fans. Kaun Banega Crorepati is an Indian Hindi-language television game show and the official Hindi adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise. Hosted by superstar Amitabh Bachchan, this reality show remains a lifeline and a
way to escape for those who aspire to become millionaires. The contestants who get the chance to sit in the hot seat answer a series of questions to win increasing amounts of money. To assist them, they are provided with ‘lifelines,’ which often prove to be crucial for their success.