OTT platforms, with their varied content and genres, have become one of
the most preferred mediums of entertainment. Churning out content at lightning
speed, the last week of June will see many interesting titles premiering on
various platforms. Be it action, drama, romance, comedy, horror or mystery,
there’s something for everyone on the most popular OTTs. Below is the list of
some of the best web series and movies which you can watch on Netflix, Sony LIV
and Amazon Prime Video this Friday. Happy Viewing!!
Adhura / Amazon Prime Video
Written and directed by Ananya Bannerjee, Amazon Prime Video Hindi
horror series 'Adhura' features Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, and
Poojan Chhabra in prominent roles. A supernatural thriller set in an elite
boarding school which hides a secret so dark and dreadful, it will shake the
very foundations of the school and the lives of everyone connected to it. According
to the trailer release a couple of days ago, the seven-episode series is sure
going to be a 'gripping and suspenseful journey into the supernatural realm.
IB 71 / Disney+ Hotstar
Actor Vidyut Jammwal's espionage thriller unveiling the historic win of
1971 India- Pakistan war, IB 71 is all set to release on Disney+ Hotstar. Inspired
by true events, IB 71 is all set to take you on the flight of this mysterious
journey of IB Agent Dev Jammwal that reveals an unexplored chapter from our
history, a crucial turning point for India.
Blind / JioCinema
After a massive wait, ‘Blind’ will be releasing on JioCinema this
weekend. A crime thriller film directed by Shome Makhija, Blind is a remake of
the 2011 Korean film of the same name. The plot revolves around an ex-cop who
goes blind in an accident that happens while she hunts down a criminal. How she
chases him down in spite her physical disability, centres around Sonam’s
character. The film that was scheduled to release in 2021 will now finally premiere
on 7th July on JioCinema. Hope it doesn’t turn out to be a damp squib just like
the earlier releases on JioCinema, except Bloddy Daddy.
Tarla / Zee5
This Zee5 Original film follows the journey of India's iconic home
chef, Tarla Dalal who brought a new meaning to Indian cuisine and won the
hearts of millions. Her story of triumph is told here, as it captures the
integral role she played in empowering women and helping them realise their
dreams through food. Written by Nitesh Tiwari, Ronnie Screwvala & Ashwiny
Iyer Tiwari and directed by Piyush Gupta, it fearures Huma Qureshi in the
titular role supported by Sharib Hashmi, Bharati Achrekar, Amarjeet Singh,
Rajeev Pandey, Purnendu Bhattacharya and Veenah Naair.
Ishq Next Door / JioCinema
A cute love story of a boy and a girl-next-door with an exceptional
twist, a 'girl next door' changes the dull, responsible existence of a young
man. His life is now vibrant but also intricate and complicated. At 10 episodes
of approx 20 minutes, the series is supposed to be a breezy rom-com. With Abhay Mahajan, Natasha Bharadwaj, Mrinal Dutt, Purav Jha And Gopi Desai, Ishq Next Door will be streaming free from today!
Farhana / SonyLIV
A Tamil-language thriller drama film, Farhana is about a middle-class
mother who takes up a job in a contact centre to support her family. She gets
herself into a dangerous situation when she decides to pursue a more lucrative
division turning her professional and personal lives topsy-turvy. She faces the
wrath of her husband and becomes clueless on what to do next in life. Unable to
understand how her life has become a mess in a short span of time, she sets out
to find the people who gave her sleepless nights.
Fatal Seduction / Netflix
Nandi meets her ultimate temptation on a dangerous weekend getaway,
setting her passions ablaze and exposing the lies and secrets of her closest
friends and family. A married professor finds herself drawn into an affair with
a younger guy, only to find that her closest friends and family have all
betrayed her.
Sweet Kaaram Coffee / Amazon Prime Video
Three ladies of varying ages who share a home try to propel themselves
ahead of the people who have traditionally held them back in Sweet Kaaram
Coffee. The eight-episode series are an exciting adventure of learning and
discovery. Created by Reshma Ghatala, and directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Krishna
Marimuthu and Swathi Raghuraaman, it stars Lakshmi, Madhoo, Santhy, Vamsi
Krishna and Kavin Jay Babu.
Archir Gallery / Zee5
In his late twenties, Archie, an engineer, has settled in Kolkata with
his father, Amulya. Their home is a time warp to the giddy love of the 1990s.
Like many others, Archie appreciates the idea of classic romance and makes an
effort to record special moments not with his phone but in his heart. When he
encounters a girl who is showing a young beggar boy how to write her name,
everything seems to slow down, and alarm bells begin to sound in his head. But
then she vanishes, leaving Archie with only a mental image of her face. Since
Archie is in love with her and starts hallucinating her everywhere he looks,
his father, Amulya, urges him to find her by any means necessary. To his good
fortune, Archie meets the woman of his dreams at work. Niharika also works here,
and she's a co-worker. But in this day and age, what hope does traditional
romance have?
Hack My Home / Netflix
Hack My Home, a new series on Netflix, is all about deserving families
who, like many of us, need more room but don't want to relocate or blow the
budget upgrading their home. The show is full of inspiring and jaw-dropping
improvements. Mikel Welch on design, Brooks Atwood on innovation, Ati Williams
on building, and Jessica Banks on engineering have been assembled to solve
these space problems. These experts in home restoration and design work
together to make the most of their clients' limited square footage by coming up
with novel layouts, furnishings, and storage systems.
Babylon / Prime Video
Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a bombastic epic about a changing 1920s
Hollywood, with a story that is really shocking as they try to make their mark.
A silent film superstar Jack (Brad Pitt), a young starlet Nellie (Margot
Robbie), a production executive Manny (Diego Calva), and a musical sensation
strive to stay on top of the 1920s Hollywood scene while maintaining relevance
in an industry ready to move on to the next best thing. The story follows
several characters as they rise and fall amid the wild days of early
Hollywood's extravagance and immorality that's finally found its sound.
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