From Dinky to Love Stories: Here Are the Top 5 OTT Releases of the Week

The weekend is here and so are our binge-watch recommendations for the week’s top OTT releases. If you were expecting a lot of romance-themed releases for Valentine’s week like we were, prepare to be disappointed. There is only one major Indian original release for the week – By Karan Johar Love storiesWhich are six unique love stories, where love breaks free from social and cultural norms. Shah Rukh Khan’s A box office hit Dinky Made its OTT premiere on January 15 on Netflix without any pre-buzz. It is a heart-wrenching comedy by Rajkumar Hirani, which revolves around the theme of the “donkey” way of entering a country illegally. Since this practice is quite prevalent in the Indian state of Punjab, Hirani aptly focuses the film there. The story of Kerala After weeks of speculation has finally been released on Zee5 as well. The controversial film alleges mass conversion of Hindu and Christian women in Kerala.

Other post-theatrical releases include Prabhas Starr action drama Salar (Hindi dubbed version) and sci-fi adventure film The Mound, which follows a noble family that becomes embroiled in a battle for control of the galaxy’s most valuable asset. sequel, Devon Part Twoby the way, is slated to release on March 1.

If you want to try a new international release, you can go for a Polish comedy. Kill me if you dareDrama from the German heart The Heartbreak Agencya Japanese suspense show Ninja’s houseor the second season of the Jordanian teen drama Al-Rawabi School for Girls.

For those looking for fresh comedy, Taylor Tomlinson’s third Netflix special That’s all is out now. Here, Taylor talks about her life after a breakup and tackles the age-old question: Do you have it all? However, I feel it previous The two specials were far more entertaining, failing to recreate his earlier style (or maybe that’s because I was too squeamish about his earlier stand-ups and his subsequent efforts. had high expectations).

For documentary buffs, Netflix Einstein and the Bomb It should do. This docu-drama will take you inside the tortured mind of Einstein after his escape from Germany. Get ready for tons of archival footage and tons of melodrama.

Well, that’s all people. Happy binge-watching!

The story of Kerala

Where: Zee5

When: Streaming now

One of the most controversial releases of 2023, The Kerala Story, is now available to stream on Zeee5. Here, you will see Udha Sharma playing the role of a nursing student who is brainwashed into converting to Islam along with two of her friends. How she joins the Islamic State, becomes an ISIS terrorist and ends up in a prison in Afghanistan is the crux of the story.

The film initially received a lot of backlash when it claimed that around 32,000 Hindu and Christian girls were involuntarily converted to Islam between 2016 and 2018 without any concrete evidence. The promotional material was later removed when the claims could not be supported by facts. The film created a lot of debate in newsrooms.

Dinky

Where: Netflix

When: Streaming now

Four old Indians in London who are terribly homeless and want to return to their homeland but are having no luck with the British Embassy. Desperate to return, they seek help from Hardy Singh (Shah Rukh Khan), an ex-army man who helps them reach London via an illegal “donkey” – an event where People enter a foreign country illegally. Multiple stops in other countries.

In Dinky, you will find funny scenes of people giving English speeches at IELTS test centers, emotional highs, and a sweet but imperfect love story. Dinky made its Netflix debut on February 15, without any pre-buzz. This film by Rajkumar Hirani (3 idiots, SanjuFirst collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan.

Love stories

Where: Prime Video

When: Streaming now

Karan Johar’s Love Stories released on Prime Video on Valentine’s Day. The series brings together six unique love stories, where romance triumphs over all socio-political odds.

Here you will meet a trans couple, cross-border lovers, the romance of a Dalit activist and an Adivasi lawyer, the love story of Bangladesh’s liberation movement in 1971, two radio jockeys from rival stations falling for each other. There are, and it is unlikely. The couple faces opposition from their daughters.

The anthology series is inspired by the stories of the Instagram handle. India Love ProjectWhere you will find love stories “beyond the bonds of creed, caste, race and gender”.

Salaar: Part 1 – Armistice (Hindi Version)

Where: Hotstar

When: Streaming now

While Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil And English The dubbed versions of this Prabhas starrer are already streaming on Netflix. Hindi dubbed version Just made its OTT debut on Hotstar. In Salar you will see a gang leader vowing to fulfill a dying friend’s wish by fighting rival gangs. If you are a fan of South Indian action flicks, Salaar is a good choice to consider for your weekly binge-watch.

This Is Me… Now: A Love Story

Where: Prime Video

When: Streaming now

If you’re into Hollywood gossip, chances are you’re familiar. Jennifer Lopez Controversial love life. The American actress has been married four times. She is currently married to Ben Affleck, whom she remarried in 2022, nearly two decades after their breakup.

In this one-of-a-kind documentary, you’ll see Lopez’s love life through her eyes. This is Me… is now coming out with her first studio album in a decade, also titled.