OTT Releases This Week: Hits Like Oppenheimer and Fighter Now on OTT for Your Holi Weekend Binge
As Holi 2024 approaches, granting us a long weekend to revel in colors and joy, the OTT platforms are not far behind in adding to the festivities. This week, a plethora of movies and web series, including Oppenheimer, Fighter, and Abraham Ozler, are set to premiere on popular platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar. For those planning a relaxed holiday binge-watching session, here’s your guide to the most anticipated OTT releases this week.
Marakkuma Nenjam
A group of convent school students reunite at their alma mater after a decade, only to find themselves committing to a three-month study session for their board examinations.
- Cast: Rakshan, Malina, Ashika Kader, Prankster Rahul
- Genre: Drama
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Abraham Ozler
After being deceived by a false police call, ACP Abraham Ozler faces the devastating loss of his family, propelling him on a path of vengeance against the criminal responsible.
- Cast: Jayaram, Mammootty, Jagadish, Senthil Krishna
- Genre: Thriller/Crime
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
3 Body Problem
A teacher simplifies the complex concept of the three-body problem, making this cosmic phenomenon understandable to all.
- Cast: Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González
- Genre: Sci-fi
- Platform: Netflix
Ae Watan Mere Watan
This biopic highlights Usha Mehta’s courageous effort to operate a secret radio station during India’s struggle for independence in 1942.
- Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Sparsh Srivastav, Emraan Hashmi
- Genre: Biopic
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Fighter
Shamsher Pathania, also known as Patty, embarks on a daring mission to rescue soldiers held captive by terrorists in Pakistan.
- Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor
- Genre: Action/Drama
- Platform: Netflix
Oppenheimer
The film chronicles the efforts of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves during World War II to develop the atomic bomb, a project that would forever change the course of history.
- Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon
- Genre: Historical Drama
- Platform: JioCinema (For premium subscribers)
Road House
A renowned security expert is hired to tame the chaos at a notorious bar, leading to a clash with a local criminal kingpin.
- Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon
- Genre: Action/Thriller
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Anatomy of a Fall
In this suspenseful thriller, a blind son holds the key to determining whether his mother is responsible for his father’s death.
- Cast: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner
- Genre: Suspense Thriller
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Argylle
An author’s spy novels eerily start to reflect the real-life covert operations of a secret spy organization, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
- Cast: Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell
- Genre: Action/Crime
- Platform: Netflix
Lootere
The Jadhav family’s move from Bihar to Kenya places them at the heart of intense local ethnic conflicts.
- Cast: Vivek Gomber, Rajat Kapoor, Amrita Khanvilkar, Chandan Roy Sanyal
- Genre: Thriller
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Shirley
This drama pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run for President of the United States in 1972, highlighting her historic campaign.
- Cast: Vivek Gomber, Rajat Kapoor, Amrita Khanvilkar, Chandan Roy Sanyal
- Genre: Drama
- Platform: Netflix
Conclusion
This Holi weekend, as you take a break from the festivities and colors, let these OTT releases entertain you. From the suspense of Abraham Ozler to the historical insights of Oppenheimer and the emotional depth of Marakkuma Nenjam, there’s something for everyone. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare your watchlist for an unforgettable long weekend with these compelling OTT releases.
