The first week of February has an interesting lineup packed with sports and new releases. Fans of every genre have something to watch this week. On the Hindi original content front, Shahid Kapoor’s much-awaited show, Farzi, is set to stream on Amazon Prime Video. There is a lot of buzz regarding this show, and the trailer looks promising.
The highlight of this week’s digital premiere is superstar Ajith’s Thunivu, which will be available on Netflix from February 8, 2023. For those who love thrillers, You is also back for Season 4, and it will be available on Netflix.
Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar will release a new format of content, and for a difference, it is going to be the behind-the-scenes of a wedding. Ace actress Hansika Motwani recently married her beau, and the digital streaming rights for the wedding were acquired, keeping her fame in mind. Fans can enjoy her wedding virtually on the OTT platform.
On the movie front popular films like Mahaveeryar, Salaam Venky, Kalyanam Kamaneeyam, Raajahyogam will stream on platforms like SunNxt, Zee5, Aha Video and Disney+ Hotstar, respectively.
On the international content front, popular releases like Marvel Studios: Legend, Love is Blind, Love to Hate You, and more have been planned.
Top OTT releases this week – New web series and movies
| Title | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
| Maitree | Zee5 | Feb-07 | Hindi |
| Thunivu | Netflix | Feb-08 | Tamil |
| My Dad the Bounty Hunter | Netflix | Feb-09 | English |
| Salaam Venky | Zee5 | Feb-10 | Hindi |
| Vedha | Zee5 | Feb-10 | Kannada |
| Mahaveeryar | SunNxt | Feb-10 | Malayalam |
| Farzi | Amazon Prime Video | Feb-10 | Hindi |
| Your Place or Mine | Netflix | Feb-10 | English |
Coke Studio Bharat | YouTube
One of the popular music shows, Coke Studio, returns in a new avatar. This time, the makers have not associated with MTV and have decided to release the show on the official YouTube channel which has gained immense popularity over the years. Over 50 musicians will join hands to release more than 10 tracks which represent the roots of India. Besides this regional formats like Coke Studio Bangla and Coke Studio Tamil were also released.
Where to Watch: YouTube
Genre: Realty Singing Show
IMDb Rating: NA
Thunivu | Netflix
Written and directed by Vinoth, Thunivu is an action-adventure film about “A mysterious mastermind – Daredevil and his team forms a plan and commit bank heist to find the corporate looted people’s money.” The film hit the screens as a Pongal special release along with Vijay’s Varisu, and despite the massive clash, Thunivu made big ticket collections at the box office becoming one of the successful films of the year so far.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Action, Thriller
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Cast: Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier and others
Goti Soda S3 | ShemarooMe
Directed by Sunil Suchak, the third season of Goti Soda is set to stream online. The premise of the show revolves around, “Praful, lovingly called Pappu, a stock market broker whose only wish is to sip a cup of tea peacefully in the morning every day, but his crazy family has some other plans for him. Problems and hassles have always had a fascination for him, and he keeps getting attracted to them like a faithful lover. Not one to give up, Praful Bhai went about every day fighting his issues with his whole heart and soul, knowing that problems could be shoved away but not one’s own family. This is a sitcom about Pappu & his dysfunctional family.”
Where to Watch: ShemarooMe
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Sanjay Goradia, Prarthi Dholakia, Bhavini Jani, Pratham Bhatt, and others
Also Read: Sundeep Kishan’s Action-Packed Drama ‘Michael’ to Stream on Aha
Raajahyogam | Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Ram Ganapathi, Raajahyogam, the Telugu-language rom-com, revolves around man who is love with a girl and will try to woo her by all means. The synopsis, as shared by the makers, reads, “A car mechanic meets the girl of his dreams and fakes that he is rich to woo her. But the mechanic doesn’t know that the girl is also hiding something from him. They soon end up in a life-threatening situation with diamond smugglers.”
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Cast: Sai Ronak, Ajay Ghosh and others
Salaam Venky | Zee5
Starring popular names, Salaam Venky is a Bollywood film which received critical acclaim for the story and performances. The plot revolves around an ideal mother, Sujata, and her battles where she faces the most challenging situations with a smile. The positivity shown by Sujata and her son Venky teach us the true meaning of living Big. Salaam Venky is based on a true story of a life well lived, and the film is directed by Revathy
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cast: Kajol, Vishal Jethwa, Aamir Khan, and others
Vedha | Zee5
Presented as an action drama, the film is about “Vedha and his daughter Kanaka who are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings?” The film is written by Harsha and stars popular names from the Kannada film industry. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the film to release and have shared their thoughts on social media.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Action, Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cast: Shivrajkumar, Vaibhav Gohil and others
Mahaveeryar | SunNxt
The 2022 action comedy includes time travel, fantasy and court proceedings – all of which are intertwined only to make the audience laugh and emotional. Describing the premise, Times of India wrote, “A time travel story, where an ancient case and a new one come together in a modern-day courtroom drama,” and reviewing the film, the critic said, “It takes a brave, intelligent imagination to intermingle modern-day grievances and judgments, with the same in an ancient kingdom.”Mahaveeryar has received positive response from both the critics and audience.
Where to Watch: SunNxt
Genre: Action, Comedy
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine, Mukundan, and others
Also Read: Romancham digital rights bagged by Disney+ Hotstar
Nijam With Smita | SonyLIV
Fans of Telugu content can enjoy yet another non-fictional original on SonyLIV. Presented as an entertaining, insightful, and thought-provoking talk show, the crux, as shared by the makers, reads, “Join Smita as she discusses a variety of topics, including the impact of cinema & its influence on society, the representation of women in cinema, nepotism in the film industry, leaders of the state, development of sports and real-life heroes.”
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
Genre: Chat Show
Cast: Smita
Unstoppable 2 with NBK: PSPK Special | Aha Video
After a super successful first part of Unstoppable 2 with NBK: PSPK special, the team has released the promo of Part 2 featuring Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Sharing the promo of the episode, Aha Video said, “The show is not yet over guys! Sooti Prashnalu, thootallanti answers tho, Part 2 is going to create sensation on Feb 10th. The Baap of all Episodes Part 2 promo is here.” Fans can watch Part 2 of Unstoppable 2 with NBK: PSPK special on February 10, 2023.
Where to Watch: Aha Video
Genre: Chat Show
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Nandamuri Balakrishna
Hansika: Love Shaadi Drama | Disney+ Hotstar
Actress Hansika Motwani, over the last few years, has become one of the most popular names in the Indian film industry. She has made a remarkable growth especially in the films made in the south, and her fan following has increased exponentially. The leading lady of many films got recently married to the love of her life, and her wedding has been captured as an original show for the OTT platform. Titled “Love Shaadi Drama,” the teaser of the promo read, “Lots of Love, Lots of Happiness and a bit of Drama…” and fans can watch BTS of her wedding as Hotstar Specials from February 10, 2023.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Genre: Reality Show
Cast: Hansika Motwani and others
Farzi | Amazon Prime Video
Created by Raj & DK, Farzi is one of the most anticipated series’ of the year starring popular names from Indian cinema. The show, presented as a crime thriller, is about “An artist who gets pulled into the murky high stakes of a con job and a fiery task force officer on the mission to rid the country of his menaces in a fast-paced, edgy one-of-a-kind thriller.”
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Crime Thriller
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and others
Also Read: Telugu film ‘Writer Padmabhushan’ to stream on Zee5
Gobhir Joler Maach | Hoichoi
Over the years, Bengali content has become a favourite among audiences, and OTT platforms have been planning regular releases with an announcement almost every week. This week, fans can watch a coming drama revolving around “four women who appear to be the picture of true friendship but underneath lie secrets and scandals – infidelity, deception, blackmail, and even murder.”
Where to Watch: Hoichoi
Genre: Drama
Cast: Swastika, Ushasi, Ananya, and Trina
Kalyanam Kamaneeyam | Aha Video
Directed by Anil Kumar Aalla, Kalyanam Kamaneeyam, is a rom-com about Siva and Sruthi, a couple in love. The official synopsis of the film, as shared by the makers, reads, “Love blossoms into marriage for Siva and Sruthi, but Siva is jobless and his efforts at trying to find a job go unnoticed by Sruthi, which leads to complications in their relationship.”
Where to Watch: Aha Video
Genre: Comedy, Romance
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Cast: Santosh Sobhan, Priya Shankar, and others
Other OTT releases this week – New web series and movies
| Title | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
| DFB Pokal | SonyLIV | Feb-07 | English |
| Prime Volleyball League | SonyLIV | Feb-07 | English |
| UEFA Youth League | SonyLIV | Feb-07 | English |
| Bundesliga League | SonyLIV | Feb-07 | English |
| Bill Russell: Legend | Netflix | Feb-08 | English |
| The Exchange | Netflix | Feb-08 | Arabic |
| Bahama Blue | Curiosity Stream | Feb-09 | English |
| Ocean Heroines | Curiosity Stream | Feb-09 | English |
| You: S4 – Part 1 | Netflix | Feb-09 | English |
| My Dad: The Bounty Hunter | Netflix | Feb-09 | English |
| Not Dead Yet | Netflix | Feb-09 | English |
| Gota Soda S3 | ShemarooMe | Feb-09 | Gujarati |
| Dear David | Netflix | Feb-09 | Korean |
| Raajahyogam | Disney+ Hotstar | Feb-09 | Telugu |
| India vs Australia: Test | Disney+ Hotstar | Feb-10 | English |
| Chal Jhoota | Zee5 | Feb-10 | Punjabi |
| ILT20 | Zee5 | Feb-10 | Hindi |
| Love is Blind: S3 | Netflix | Feb-10 | English |
| Love to Hate You | Netflix | Feb-10 | Korean |
| Nijam With Smita | SonyLIV | Feb-10 | Telugu |
| Hansika: Love Shaadi Drama | Disney+ Hotstar | Feb-10 | Hindi |
| Marvel Studios: Legends S2 | Disney+ Hotstar | Feb-10 | English |
| Gobhir Joler Maach | Hoichoi | Feb-10 | Bengali |
| 10 Days of a Good Man | Netflix | Feb-10 | Turkish |
| Dhuin | Mubi | Feb-10 | Hindi |
| Kalyanam Kamaneeyam | Aha Video | Feb-10 | Telugu |
| Kumite Warrior S1 | MX Player | Feb-12 | English |
| The Luminaries | Lionsgate Play | Feb-13 | English |