From Killing Mubarak to Big Girls Don’t Cry, here are the top OTT releases of the week.

This week we have two big Indian original releases in the form of Netflix’s thriller Murder Mubarak and Prime Video’s boarding school drama Big Girls Don’t Cry. The first is an adaptation of Anuja Chauhan’s 2021 murder-mystery novel, Club You To Death — where a Zumba instructor is found dead at the fictional and nearby Royal Elite Delhi Club, a hotbed for the uber-rich to mingle. . Each character has their own dark secrets, finding the culprit becomes an Agatha Christie-style mystery.

Big Girls Don’t Cry, on the other hand, is a sweet, coming-of-age drama set in an all-girls boarding school and is guaranteed to take you back to your teenage days. It meticulously portrays the daily challenges of teenage girls in a tightly regulated setup.

Another big release is the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film, which will give you a glimpse of Taylor Swift’s live performances during the tour, as well as unseen backstage footage. The pop star has made sure to include some surprises for her fans as well.

For documentary buffs, Prime Video has one based on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The documentary looks at his journey through the lens of his diary, featuring letters, essays and print interviews.

Another option to consider is Netflix’s Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, which offers a fascinating account of the Cold War. From the development of the atomic bomb to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this documentary covers it all.

On the international front, we recommend Bandidos (Spanish) which revolves around treasure hunters chasing a Mayan treasure, and Young Royal Season 3, set in a Swedish boarding school setting. With that, here are some of our top picks from this week’s new OTT releases.

Happy killing

Where: Netflix

When: Streaming now

Netflix’s latest murder mystery takes you into the world of Delhi’s hypocritical elite, who breathe in the shallows and exude pettiness. The focus is on the fictional Royal Elite Delhi Club, where a no-nonsense Zumba instructor, Leo (Ashim Gulati), is found dead, prompting an investigation.

On Shak’s radar is a common South Delhi girl (Sarah Ali Khan), a deadly lover of Chandni Chowk (Vijay Varma), a B-grade film actress (Karisma Kapoor), a drunk artist (Dimple Kapadia), a gossip monger. (Tiska Chopra) and her drug addict, party animal son (Sohail Nair). With each character keeping their own secrets, it’s hard to guess the real culprit.

The case is handled by a meticulous detective named ACP Bhawani Singh who has his own colorful ways of uncovering the truth. Pankaj Tripathi has handled the role with his usual brilliance.

I am adamant.

Where: Zee5

When: Streaming now

Pankaj Tripathi plays the role of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in this biopic based on journalist Sarang Darshan’s biography of the politician. The film attempts to portray his political achievements and shows how the dignitary steered Indian politics during key events like the Kargil War. Here, you will find many important moments of his political career, including his famous speeches.

While the film also claims to showcase his poetic side, it avoids exploring the former prime minister’s personal life. The filmmakers have also conveniently left out some controversial aspects, such as Vajpayee’s views within his parent organization, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

If anything, you can watch this biopic for Tripathi’s brilliant performance, which captures Vajpayee’s body language, diction and confidence perfectly. However, if you are a history buff or have a keen interest in India’s political history, don’t expect a multifaceted representation with rich writing.

Big girls don’t cry

Where: Prime Video

When: Streaming now

Nitya Mehra’s (Made in Heaven) Big Girls Don’t Cry takes you to an all-girls boarding school in a hill town. Here, Pooja Bhatt plays a strict principal who is more likely to remind you of Amitabh Bachchan’s Narayan Shankar. The lovesgiven that both cannot tolerate even the slightest deviation from the deep-rooted core values ​​of their institution.

Like all teenage dramas for girls, here you will meet a chief gang who sets trends. It includes the ‘twice failed’ Pulgi who just wants to lose her virginity, the ambitious Noor who wants to get into an American college at all costs, the sporty Ludo who wants to be a sports captain, best friends JC and Ruhi, Both of whom suffer from family problems, the rebellious Diya without pause, and Kavya, the new girl who is eager to join the cool kid’s table.

The show offers a sweet candy of nostalgia that will make you laugh with relatability. It aptly covers teenage girl issues, from heartbreaks, jealousy, emotional impulses and friendships to ambitions and hormonal highs.

Taylor Swift: The Era Tour

Where: Disney + Hotstar

When: Streaming now

Taylor Swift needs no introduction. The American pop singer-songwriter enjoys a global fan following, with her fans often calling themselves Swifties. Taylor Swift kicked off her sixth concert tour in Arizona in March of last year, performing 152 shows on five continents. This concert film gives a behind-the-scenes look at his musical journey and the power-packed performances on tour so far (the final show will be in December this year). The performance imagines his evolution through the various “periods” of his career.

While the film was initially released theatrically and enjoyed its fair share of success, the digital version excited fans because of the four new voice performances in the Disney version, including Marvin and Death by a Thousand Cuts. are Some of the bonus tracks included in this musical documentary are “Wildest Dreams”, “The Archer” and “Long Live”.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 20

Where: Disney + Hotstar

When: Streaming now

The longest running primetime medical drama is back with a new season. The television show follows Meredith Gray, the daughter of a renowned surgeon, and the team of doctors at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital who are faced with daily life or death decisions. Over the years, Gray’s Anatomy has covered Dr. Gray’s days as an intern through seniority.

This season, she returns to Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital after moving to Boston. Expect a new batch of interns, dire medical situations, moral dilemmas and more. For the first time in the show’s history, Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Gray will not return as a regular, with her appearance limited to just four episodes. However, she will voice over all the episodes.

Another new dimension is show writer Meg Marinis replacing Krista Varnoff as showrunner. Marinus, however, has been associated with the show since its inception.

Manhunt

Where: Apple TV+

When: Streaming now

While Abraham Lincoln’s political achievements and assassination have been the focus of many movies and shows around the political figure, Apple TV’s latest focuses primarily on Lincoln’s secretary of war and longtime friend Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies). is focused on, who are trying to track Under the killer John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).

As the investigation progresses, political intrigues unravel. The series focuses on various chapters in Lincoln’s personal life, including the loss of his son and conflicts with his spouse.

Monica Beltsky, who wrote the third season Fargohas worn the hats of screenwriter and producer for Manhunt. Tobias Menzies has done an impressive job. The rest of the cast has also given subtle performances.