The upcoming Diwali week brings a fresh lineup of movies to OTT platforms, with several new releases scheduled. From crime thrillers and romantic dramas to family entertainers and musical films, viewers will have multiple options across Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLIV and JioHotstar.
Among the major releases are Arjun Rampal and Priyamani's Hindi thriller 'Blind Game', Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam action thriller 'I'm Game' and the festive family drama 'Dilwali Diwali'. Tamil cinema will also have two notable releases, with Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's 'Meesaya Murukku 2' and Harish Kalyan's 'Nooru Kodi Vaanavil' arriving on streaming platforms.
Here are five movies scheduled to release on OTT next week:
Arjun Rampal and Priyamani's crime thriller 'Blind Game' will premiere on ZEE5's Free5 service on November 4. Directed by the late Sangeeth Sivan, the Hindi film follows Sikander, a suspended police officer who gets involved in an investigation surrounding missing money and a group of young people hiding secrets. The film also features Rohit Chandel and is an adaptation of the Malayalam thriller '7th Day'.
The Hindi family drama 'Dilwali Diwali' will premiere on Netflix on November 5. Directed by Ritesh Menon, the film stars Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli. Its story follows Ansh Sikka, who returns to India after years abroad and plans to surprise his family with a new apartment. However, his parents find it difficult to leave behind their old home and the memories attached to it.
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's 'Meesaya Murukku 2' will arrive on SonyLIV on November 6. The Tamil musical drama features Adhi in the lead role and follows Jeeva, an aspiring musician dealing with career challenges and relationship problems. Ketika Sharma, Chaithra J. Achar, Harshath Khan, Karunas and Nassar also feature in the film. It will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Harish Kalyan and Siddhi Idnani's Tamil romantic drama 'Nooru Kodi Vaanavil' is scheduled for a digital release on ZEE5 Global on November 6. Written and directed by Sasi, the film explores a relationship affected by family expectations and personal differences. The cast also includes Kovai Sarala, Thambi Ramaiah and Chinni Jayanth. The film will be available through a pay-per-view model.
Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam action thriller 'I'm Game' will premiere on JioHotstar on November 6. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, the film follows Dan John, a wealthy gambler whose life takes a dangerous turn as he gets caught up in gambling, cricket betting and criminal rivalries. Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kathir, Samyuktha Viswanathan and Vinay Forrt are also part of the cast. The film is scheduled to stream in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
With these releases lined up, the first week of November offers viewers a mix of regional cinema, Hindi dramas and action thrillers to watch during the Diwali week.