OTT Releases This Week: Zindaginama, Citadel: Diana, Raat Jawaan Hai, and More
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Written by Vaibhavi Mishra, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 9 October 2024 17:42 IST
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John Abraham's Vedaa has its ott premiere on Zee5 on October 10
Hotstar’s Jai Mahendran marks Srikanth Mohan's directorial debut in OTT
Temurun, an Indonesian horror thriller, releases on Netflix on October 10
Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein has its post-theatrical release on Netflix on October 10
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This week, SonyLiv is treating us with two heartwarming dramas. In Zindaginama, we follow six stories about mental health. In Raat Jawaan Hai, we meet three friends who embark on an adventurous journey of raising kids. Another heartwarming release on homefront comes from Hotstar's Vaazhai, where we see a young boy trying to break free from his life on a banana plantation.
On the international front, the spotlight is on Citadel: Diana – the Italian leg of the global spy thriller series. The Indian version with Varun Dhawan and Samantha Prabhu drops next month. Next is a video-game adaptation on Netflix -- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – where we battle in space. Another high-octane drama that'll keep you on the edge of your seats is the fourth season of Outer Banks, where a group of adventurers are pulled back into saving the world.
For cinephiles who prefer works only from critics-approved artists, Apple TV is releasing a high-octane thriller with Academy award-winning artists and directors. Here, we see Cate Blanchett as a famous journalist who comes across a novel in which she is the protagonist, and all her dark secrets lie bare one after the other.
Top OTT Releases This Week (October 7 – October 13)
This week's selection of our favourite picks offers a mix of relatable, heartwarming stories, adventures in fantasy worlds, globe-trotting spies, and panic-inducing suspense with ticking clocks. Here is more about these cine-picks to help you choose your first binge-watch of the week. While these are the most buzzworthy releases, remember that many more hidden gems are ready to entertain. Explore all the releases of the week that we have compiled at the end of the article, and pick the one that suits your niche interest!
The show brings stories of six people suffering from mental health issues such as schizophrenia, eating disorders, and Haphophobia, the pathological fear of being touched. The stories have been helmed by Aditya Sarpotdar (Munjya), Sukriti Tyag (Rudrakaal), Mitakshara Kumar, Danny Mamik, Rakhee Sandilya (Ribbon), and Sahaan.The show releases on World Mental Health Day and strives to create awareness about such issues and battle the associated stigma.
Parenthood is indeed a roller coaster ride, so when three best friends enter the club -- Radhika (Anjali Anand), Avinash (Barun Sobti), and Suman (Priya Bapat) -- the tale is no different. As sanity takes a backseat and unlimited diapers and midnight cries take over, chaos ensues. Watch the three friends support each other while barely making it through their own journey in this light-hearted drama.
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Release Date: October 11
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Where to Watch: Apple TV
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Louis Partridge, Lesley Manville, HoYeon Jung, Liv Hill, Gemma Jones, Anya Marco Harris, Leila George, Adam El Hagar
Imagine receiving a mysterious novel from an unknown author. As you flip through the pages, it doesn't take long to realise that the book is based on your life and has all your deepest, darkest secrets. Horrified much? This chilling incident forms the essence of Disclaimer's seven-episode long mini-series. Academy-award winner Cate Blanchett plays the leading journalist with a reputation for exposing everyone's secrets, who receives this anonymous novel based on her life. The series is based on Renee Knight's best-selling novel of the same name.
Vaazhai is the heart-warming tale of a young boy, Sivanaindhan, who lives in a small village in the South-Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where the banana plantation is the primary occupation. The young boy dreads the activity, feels suffocated by its necessity, and desperately seeks a way out. Unlike kids from the other half of the world, who wait for weekends and days off from school, Sivanaindhan finds his escape in school and gets panic attacks on weekends. The critically acclaimed film is based on director Mari Selvaraj's life.
Citadel: Diana
Release Date: October 10
Genre: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Cast: Matilda De Angelis, Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Thekla Reuten, Giordana Faggiano, Daniele Paoloni, Julia Piaton, Filippo Nigro, Marouane Zotti, Maxim Mehmet
It has been eight years since a powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore, destroyed the global spy agency Citadel. Ever since Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis), an undercover Citadel agent, has been living as a mole amongst the Manticore empire, desperately looking for a way out. Her only hope now lies in the organisation's heir. Can she risk trusting him? The series is a spin-off to Priyanka Chopra Jonas' American spy thriller, Citadel.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Release Date: October 10
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Hayley Atwell, Richard Armitage, Zoe Boyle, Allen Maldonado, Earl Baylon
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is based on the video game series of the same name, which follows the adventures of a brave and determined archaeologist called Lara Croft. The Netflix series is set after the events of the Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider). Lara Croft is now a lone adventurer. However, when someone with an uncanny personal connection steals an artifact, Lara is forced to confront her true self and decide what kind of hero she wants to become. Hayley Atwell, Lara's voice in the games, has reprised her role and dubbed for the show.
Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1
Release Date: October 10
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Drew Starkey, Austin North, Caroline Arapoglou, Marland Burke, Julia Antonelli, E. Roger Mitchell, Samantha Soule
Pogues, the adventurous teenage treasure hunters, struggle to keep their business afloat after finding El Dorado. Needless to say, they miss the adventure too! So, naturally, when the mysterious Wes Genrette comes along with a tempting offer, they are forced to reconsider abandoning their new normal life. Meanwhile, New faces like pirate leader Dalia and businesswoman Hollis shake things up in the NC coastal town. Five episodes are currently being released on Netflix, while the other five will premiere on November 7.
If you want something different from your usual watchlist, you can also check the international releases. Topping the list is Spanish with four releases, followed by an Indonesian horror flick, an unlikely age-defying Italian romance, and a rom-com from Philippines.
Below, we have compiled all the week's releases from all the major streaming platforms. Dive in and your pick of the week! As you binge on these, don't forget to check our entertainment hub and keep your watchlist updated.
Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Louis Partridge, Lesley Manville, HoYeon Jung, Liv Hill, Gemma Jones, Anya Marco Harris, Leila George, Adam El Hagar
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodriguez, David Levine, Steve Golin, Emmanuel Lubezki, Bruno Delbonnel, Donald Sabourin, Carlos Morales
Matilda De Angelis, Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Thekla Reuten, Giordana Faggiano, Daniele Paoloni, Julia Piaton, Filippo Nigro, Marouane Zotti, Maxim Mehmet
Director
Arnaldo Catinari
Producer
Gina Gardini, Riccardo Tozzi, Marco Chimenz, Giovanni Stabilini, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Ostot, Scott Nemes, David Weil, Emanuele Savoini, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg
LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Domantas Sabonis
Director
Peter J. Scalettar
Producer
Peter J. Scalettar, Philip Byron, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Jamie Horowitz, Ethan Lewis, Vinnie Malhotra, Peyton Manning, Randy Mims, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Sam Pepper
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