The last week of February is here and Holi festival is around the corner. With long weekend starting from tomorrow, let's look at the available OTT content on various streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, JioHotstar and others for the week of 23rd February to 1st March. Here is your definitive guide to the latest OTT releases:
The Week's Biggest Premieres:
D/O Prasad Rao: Kanapadutaledu (ZEE5): One of the most anticipated regional releases, this Telugu crime thriller debuts on February 27th. Starring Rajeev Kanakala and Udhaya Bhanu, the series follows a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter, Swathi. As the investigation unfolds, it peels back layers of family secrets and hidden betrayals, promising an emotionally charged mystery.
Ikkis (Amazon Prime Video): Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama arrives for all subscribers on February 26th. Starring Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, the film chronicles his heroism during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Notably, it features veteran actor Dharmendra in a significant role, adding immense sentimental value to the film.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 (Netflix): The wait for the "Lady in Silver" mystery concludes on February 26th. The final episodes of the season focus on Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) intense pursuit of Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). Viewers can expect the signature blend of lavish masquerades, societal scandals, and high-stakes romance as the ton’s favorite bachelor faces a choice between duty and desire.
The Bluff (Amazon Prime Video): Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns to the action genre in this gritty 19th-century Caribbean thriller, which premiered on February 25th. Playing Ercell "Bloody Mary" Bodden, a former pirate queen, she must protect her family when her violent past catches up with her. Directed by Frank E. Flowers, it is a high-octane survival story available in multiple Indian languages.
New on Netflix:
The streaming giant continues its streak of diverse storytelling. Alongside the Bridgerton finale, Netflix are releasing Accused on February 27th, a suspenseful drama starring Konkona Sen Sharma as a doctor fighting a scandalous allegation. For anime fans, the martial arts series BAKI-DOU arrives on February 26th, featuring the resurrection of a legendary swordsman. Additionally, the second part of the Japanese thriller The Queen of Villains is now available for those following the gritty world of 80s female wrestling.
New on JioHotstar & Prime Video:
JioHotstar is leaning heavily into thrillers and family sagas. On February 26th, it premiered One Battle After Another, a satirical action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. For fans of Indian dramas, the multi-generational saga Sangamarmar also debuted on the same day. Meanwhile, Prime Video added the intense romantic thriller Psycho Saiyaan (Feb 25) and the music documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (Feb 27), offering an intimate look at the icon’s life post-Beatles.
Regional Highlights:
Secret Stories: Roslin (JioHotstar): A chilling Malayalam psychological thriller from showrunner Jeethu Joseph, arriving February 27th. It follows a girl haunted by a green-eyed predator who unexpectedly appears as a houseguest.
Thadayam (ZEE5): Premiering February 27th, this Tamil crime series stars Samuthirakani as an officer investigating ritualistic murders inspired by real 1999 events.
Krantijyoti Vidyalay (ZEE5): A moving Marathi social drama debuting on February 27th, focusing on the battle to save a local language school from corporate closure.
Ikk Kudi (Chaupal): Shehnaaz Gill takes on a spirited double role in this Punjabi rom-com that started streaming on February 26th.
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