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. Twilight of the Gods
- Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Available on: Netflix
Zack Snyder unleashes a bold and bloody vision of Norse mythology in this adult animated series about a warrior with an ax to grind against the gods. Twilight of the Gods
refers to events that led to the destruction of Midgard and Asgard, then the death of most of the Æsir and Vanir gods in an ultimate battle against evil, the forces of nature, and the Giants. The series premiered recently on September 19, 2024, and stars Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, and Rahul Kohli, along with several other actors.
2. Killer Heat
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Romance
- Available on: Amazon Prime
Killer Heat is a 2024 American crime mystery drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte and written by Roberto Bentivegna and Matt Charman. Based on Jo Nesbø’s shortstory “The Jealousy Man,” the film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden. It follows twin brothers who find themselves in a dangerous love triangle on an isolated Greek island. The investigation is assigned to “The Jealousy Man,” a wounded detective.Nick Bali, also known as “The Jealousy Man,” is brought in to investigate the case.
3. Emily in Paris
- Genre: Romcom, Drama
- Available on: Netflix
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Emily in Paris is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star, featuring Lilly Collins as ‘Emily’, a young American woman from the Midwest hired by a marketing firm in Paris to provide them with an American perspective. In Paris, she tries to overcome challenges in her work, love life, and friendships. The series also stars Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, Camille Razat, William Abadie, and Lucien Laviscount..
4. Game of Thrones
- Genre: Sorcery, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Available on: JioCinema
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia. Starring Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit
Harington, along with many others, the show premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.
5. The Penguin
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
- Available on: JioCinema
Following the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, a.k.a. The Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham. Starring Colin Farrell in the title role, the DC Studios drama The Penguin continues The Batman’s epic crime saga that filmmaker Matt Reeves began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster and centers on the character played by Farrell in the film. Recently released on September 19, the series has 8 episodes and features Cristin Milioti and Rhenzy Feliz as well.
6. The mystery of Moksha Island
- Genre: Thriller
- Available on: Disney+Hotstar
Produced under 14 Reels Entertainment, The Mystery of Moksha Island is an Indian Telugu-language thriller streaming television series directed by Anish Kuruvilla and written by Sanjeev Roy and Prasanth Varma. Starring Tejaswi Madivada, Nandu Vijay Krishna, and Pavani Reddy, the series consists of 8 episodes and premiered on Disney+Hotstar on 20 September 2024. Many people travel to an island for a
tour… Or is it really a tour? Or is it a trap? Watch to find out.
7. Ishq in the Air
- Genre: Drama
- Available on: MX Player
A chance meeting during a flight leads Naman and Kavya on an unforeseen romantic journey. As they grow closer, they must overcome the obstacles posed by their differing backgrounds to embrace their blossoming love. Ishq In The
Air is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series directed by Tanmai Rastogi and written by Akshay Jhunjhunwala, Ayush Sharma, Chiranjeevi Bajpai, and Riya Poojary. Produced under BBC Studios, it stars Shantanu Maheshwari and Medha Rana.
8. Thalavan
- Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Available on: Sonyliv
Thalavan is a 2024 Malayalam-language crime
thriller film directed by Jis Joy and produced by Arun Narayan
and Sijo Sebastian. Retired Dysp Udhayabhanu narrates events from his professional life in a TV program, revealing the intriguing details of the ‘Chepanamthota case‘, a milestone event in his career. The film features Biju Menon,
Asif Ali, Miya George, Anusree, Dileesh Pothan, and
Kottayam Nazeer in lead roles and was released on 24 May 2024.
9. InsideOut 2
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
- Available on: Disney+Hotstar
The sequel to Inside Out (2015) features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions attempt to adjust to the possibility of being replaced. Inside Out 2 is a 2024 American animated
coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed and written by Kelsey Mann, the film stars Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, and Kensington Tallman. Due to its popularity, it also became the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the eighth-highest-grossing film of all time.
10. Jatt & Juliet 3
- Genre: RomCom
- Available on: Amazon Prime
Two police officers from Punjab travel to London on a mission that proves more complicated than expected. Jatt & Juliet 3 is a spiritual successor to Jatt & Juliet (2012) and Jatt & Juliet
2 (2013). Directed and written by Jagdeep Sidhu, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and Jasmin Bajwa. The film was a major success and emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time. It was released worldwide on 27 June and on Chaupal OTT on 19 September 2024.