OTT’s in India are gradually stepping up their game now. There are a plethora of new arrivals too, which are attaching a competitive razor to the digital streaming industry. Hence, we are observing some outstanding movies release on OTT’s in recent months.
With the second COVID wave confining people to their homes, the time to stream films has increased. In this article, we would glance at 14 awesome movies that are streaming currently on the major OTT platforms in India.
ACT 1978
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
ACT 1978 was released at the theatres last year but only recently, it made its way to OTT. A hostage drama, this film featuring an ensemble cast is both gripping and has a strong message at the end.
Arishadvarga
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Like ACT 1978, this film too was released last year and started streaming on OTT in recent weeks. While the film is more of a whodunit, there is a sensitive topic that takes the cake of the run-time. The performances of the actors are also worth mentioning.
Jathi Ratnalu
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Jathi Ratnalu was a runaway hit at the Tollywood box-office. The film was one of the best comedy films that have released recently. If you are looking for two hours of non-stop laughter, this film must be at the top of your watch list.
Naandhi
Streaming Platform: Aha
Allari Naresh featured in a completely serious movie for probably the first time in his career. An intense drama that traverses between prison and court, the film focuses on corruption in the system.
Uppena
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Uppena featuring two newcomers and Vijay Setupathi was a massive hit in the Telugu Film Industry. While the cute love story was the highlight, the film also made noise for a cruel plot point and wonderful visuals and music.
Zombie Reddy
Streaming Platform: Aha
A faction and zombie cross-over, Zombie Reddy is a terrific entertainer. Yes, the film does suffer from a few lean patches but once you push through to the second half, it will be an enjoyable ride.
Mandela
Streaming Platform: Netflix
It’s a fun film that talks about a curious situation that a barber falls into during a local election. There is plenty of sarcasm and loads of laughter installed in this drama.
Joji
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
A Malayalam adaptation of Macbeth, Joji is an engaging film. Featuring Fahaadh Faasil, Joji had released directly on Amazon Prime India.
The Great Indian Kitchen
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
The Great Indian Kitchen is probably one of the best Indian movies to have released recently. The film takes a subtle route to show the difficulties of an educated woman who struggles in the patriarch household.
The Priest
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
A supernatural horror film, The Priest marked the first-time collaboration of Mollywood bigwigs Mammootty and Manu Warrier. The film received good feedback from the audience and the critics.
Pagglait
Streaming Platform: Netflix
It’s a dark comedy featuring Sanya Malhotra that talks about a young woman who struggles with her inability to grieve after she loses her husband soon after marriage.
Ajeeb Daastaans
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Although it is an anthology of four stories, the USP of this film is the short featuring Konkana Sen Sharma in a terrific role. The other shorts in the film are also quite engaging.
Bombay Rose
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Streaming on Netflix, Bombay Rose will be a different experience for the viewers. It is an animated film communicating an extraordinarily gripping story.
My Octopus Teacher
Streaming Platform: Netflix
It’s a documentary about filmmaker Craig Foster’s attempts to construct a relationship with a wild octopus in a South African forest. This film won the appreciation of critics and the viewers.
