With films like Yash‘s KGF: Chapter 2, Shahid Kapoor‘s Jersey and Vijay’s Beast running successfully in theatres, audiences are eagerly anticipating the releases of big-budget films like Ajay Devgn‘s Runway 34, Tiger Shroff‘s Heropanti 2 and Bengali actor Jeet’s Raavan releasing on Friday, Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s Jana Gana Mana releasing Thursday.
However, OTT platforms have been on par with the big screens, owing to the premieres of late actor Rishi Kapoor‘s last film Sharmaji Namkeen, Abhishek Bachchan‘s Dasvi and Sakshi Tanwar‘s Mai.
On that note, Silverscreen India brings to you a list of seven films and series releasing on various OTT platforms this week, that you can watch from the comfort of your homes.
Bang Bang Baby Season 1 (April 28) – Amazon Prime Video
Set in the 1980s, this Italian crime drama series revolves around 16-year-old Alice living in a small town in the North of Italy. The story unfolds the sudden changes in her life, when she finds out her long-deceased father is still alive. The teenager eventually begins to get involved with Milan’s criminal underbelly, diving into the dangerous world of the ‘ndrangheta out of love for her father and in the end, it might be too late to get out.
The Offer (April 28) – Voot
This English drama narrates the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the 1972 film The Godfather. The 10-episode series reveals a fascinating story about the journey to bring forth the iconic mob drama to the big screens.
Ozark Season 4 Part 2 (April 29)- Netflix
This American crime drama series is based on a big money laundering operation set up in the Lake of the Ozarks region of central Missouri, offered by a Mexican drug cartel’s financial advisor Marty Byrde, who proposes to make amends after a money-laundering scheme for the former goes wrong.
Never Kiss Your Best Friend 2 (April 29) – Zee5
This Hindi drama web series was written by Durjoy Dutta and it first premiered in 2020. The series revolves around the relationship among three best friends, two of which become co-workers, in the upcoming series.
Montu Pilot Season 2 (April 29) – Hoichoi
This Bengali drama series starring Saurav Das, which first premiered in December 2019, narrates the story of Montu, who always wished to be a pilot since his childhood. His mother, who worked at the red-light area of Neelkuthi, tries everything to make sure he leaves his life behind there but failed to do so and met a terrible end. Eventually, Montu becomes a pimp, a transporter of escorts, and he does not understand love and lacks sensitivity, until he meets Bhromor.
Moon Knight- Episode 5 (May 4) – Disney+ Hotstar
This Marvel mini-series featuring the titular character Moon Knight from the Marvel comics is the sixth television series under the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, otherwise known as Moon Knight, is a mercenary who suffers from dissociative identity disorder.
Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive (May 3) – Netflix
This upcoming documentary follows free diver Johanna Norblad, as she attempts to break the world record for distance travelled under ice in a single breath.
