The first month of 2023 has come to an end (quickly), and with several releases, fans were in for a treat this month. As we enter February, the month of love, content buffs can rejoice, as the OTT platforms have several releases planned for the week, and there’s something for everyone!
Sports enthusiasts can watch India vs New Zealand T20I this week on Disney+ Hotstar. Once that is over, the schedule can be filled with DFB Pokal and/or Bundesliga on SonyLIV. Last week, the popular South Korean show, Physical 100, was released on Netflix, and the makers released two new episodes this week, which can be binged. The popular Korean show Goblin (also known as Guardian) will also be streaming on Playflix.
Meanwhile, lovers of Indian regional content can enjoy Veekam on Zee5, Sembi on SimplySouth, PSPK special of Unstoppable 2 with NBK on Aha Video, Raangi on SunNxt, and Roktokorobi on Zee5. Besides this, two new, much-awaited original shows will also make way on the binge-watch list this week. SonyLIV will release its highly anticipated Jehanabad, and Netflix will release Class, the Indian adaptation of Elite.
On the other hand, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can mark their calendar for the digital premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as well.
New web series and movies on OTT this week
| Title | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
| India vs New Zealand – T20I | Disney+ Hotstar | Jan-30 | English |
| Raangi | SunNxt | Jan-30 | Tamil |
| Pamela: A Love Story | Netflix | Jan-31 | English |
| Physical 100: Episode 3 and 4 | Netflix | Jan-31 | Korean |
| Bas Kar Bassi | Amazon Prime Video | Feb-01 | Hindi |
| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Disney+ Hotstar | Feb-01 | English |
| Gunther’s Millions | Netflix | Feb-01 | Italian |
| DFB Pokal 2022/23 | SonyLIV | Feb-01 | English |
| Tycoon | Curiosity Stream | Feb-01 | English |
| Royally Ever After | Hallmark Movies | Feb-01 | English |
| All Things Valentine | Hallmark Movies | Feb-01 | English |
| Love At First Glance | Hallmark Movies | Feb-01 | English |
| Make My Day | Netflix | Feb-02 | Japanese |
| Freeridge | Netflix | Feb-02 | English |
| Stromboli | Netflix | Feb-03 | Dutch |
| True Spirit | Netflix | Feb-03 | English |
| Viking Wolf | Netflix | Feb-03 | Norwegian |
| Infiesto | Netflix | Feb-03 | Spanish |
| Jehanabad | SonyLIV | Feb-03 | Hindi |
| Roktokorobi | Zee5 | Feb-03 | Bengali |
| Class | Netflix | Feb-03 | Hindi |
| Goblin | Playflix | Feb-03 | Korean |
| Veekam | Zee5 | Feb-03 | Malayalam |
| Unstoppable 2 with NBK: PSPK | Aha Video | Feb-03 | Telugu |
| Prizefighter | Lionsgate Play | Feb-03 | English |
| Sembi | Simply South | Feb-03 | Tamil |
| Bundesliga 2022/23 | SonyLIV | Feb-04 | English |
Raangi | SunNxt
Starring the popular actress Trisha, the storyline of Raangi received a mediocre response from the audience globally. After a very normal theatrical run, the film premiered on Netflix for fans in India. Those who do not have a subscription to Netflix can watch it on Simply South. Presented as an action drama, Raangi is about “An online channel reporter who finds a fake Facebook account of her niece. She encounters a boy named Aalim from Libya. The FBI, on the other hand, wants to bring Aalim under their custody using Thaiyal Nayagi and her niece as bait.”
Where to Watch: SunNxt/ Netflix
Genre: Action
IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
Cast: Trisha, Waqar Khan, and others
Pamela, A Love Story | Netflix
Revolving around the life of Pamela Anderson, the Netflix release Pamela: A Love Story showcases what the actress, who has defined a decade, does to define herself now. Presented as a documentary, this biographical film will highlight the life of a pop culture icon and also present some unseen archival footage and personal journals. Pamela: A Love Story has been directed by Ryan White.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Documentary, Biography
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cast: Pamela Anderson, Gregory Butler and others
Bas Kar Bassi | Amazon Prime Video
Anubhav Singh Bassi has become a popular name among youngsters, and over the years, his stand-up releases on YouTube have made the audience laugh. Aspects like the delivery of his lines, relatable content, command over the language, stage presence and sarcasm have been lauded by experts and fans. His Amazon Prime Special is finally releasing on the OTT platform, and the trailer was launched recently and looks fresh and funny.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Anubhav Singh Bassi
Black Panther | Disney+ Hotstar
One of the most popular films of 2022 and the last of MCU’s fourth instalment, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will finally have its digital premiere on February 1, 2023. Co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler, the sequel to Black Panther is about “The people of Wakanda who fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa.”
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Cast: Letita Wright, Lupita Nyong’o and others
Jehanabad | SonyLIV
One of the much-awaited shows on SonyLIV, for 2023, is Jehanabad. The trailer of the show was released recently, and the official synopsis, as shared by the team, reads, “A small town in Bihar, where innocent love and anarchy of the land are brewing parallelly and bound to collide.” Ace filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has contributed as the showrunner of Jehanabad, which is produced by Studio Next and co-written by Satyanshu Singh and Rajeev Barnwal, with the latter also being the director.
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast: Rithwik Bhowmik, Parambrata, and others
Roktokorobi | Zee5
Zee5 has become one of the popular platforms for Bengali language content. The team recently announced the line-up of Bengali shows for 2023, and one of the shows is Roktokorobi, which revolves around Satyaki, a psychologist. The official premise of the show, as shared on IMDb, read, “One of Satyaki’s patients commits suicide while under treatment. It leaves him broken. He quits practising as a psychologist as locals ransack his chamber. Satyaki goes to his aunt’s house at Jonai where uncanny events start taking place.” Directed by Sayantan Ghoshal, the show is produced jointly by Rohit Samanta and Sahana Dutta.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Raima Sen, Vikram Chatterjee, and others
Also Read: Kannada film Vedha to stream on Zee5 from February 10
Class | Netflix
One of the highly anticipated Hindi shows on Netflix is Class. Produced by Bodhi Tree, Class is the official remake of the renowned series, Elite. The trailer of the Indian adaptation was released by Netflix India, with a message that read, “Paisa bolta hai… but will the money be able to hide the web of lies, crime and pretence? All your questions will be answered in this special #Class, an official adapt of Elite on February 3, only on Netflix!” Presented as a crime drama, the premise reads, “What happens when three kids from the other side of the track join a posh international Delhi school? CLASS follows the dramatic dynamics of this upmarket school and the tumultuous events that follow.”
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Cast: Rohit Singh, Gurfateh Pirzada, and others
Veekam | Zee5
The 2022 Malayalam-language crime thriller, Veekam, is all set for its digital premiere on Zee5. Written and directed by Sagar; and starring popular names, the story of Veekam is about “Three forensic surgeons who get involved in a murder case due to small negligence at their end. What unfolds next is their attempt to prove their innocence.”
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Aju Varghese, Dayyana Hameed, and others
Unstoppable 2 with NBK: PSPK | Aha Video
The team at Aha Video announced the new episode of Unstoppable 2 with NBK after tasting success with many releases this season. Fans took to social media for Aha Video to release the Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s (PSPK) episode ASAP, and the makers heard their request. The promo of the first part of the episode was shared on social media accounts, stating #PowerStormonAHA, and a message that read, “Athani navvu, athani kopam, athani siggu, athani matalu. Anni oka package lo ready ga mee munduku #PawanKalyanOnAHA ready ga undi. It’s going to be a POWER-packed feast.”
Where to Watch: Aha Telugu
Genre: Chat Show
Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pawan Kalyan, and others
Also Read: Tamil series ‘Ayali’ streaming now on Zee5
Sembi | Disney+ Hotstar and Simply South
Critically acclaimed Tamil language drama, Sembi, will be released on two platforms as a part of the digital premiere. Fans in India will be able to watch the film on Disney+ Hotstar, whereas users outside India can watch it on SimplySouth. The story of the film, written and directed by Prabhu Solomon, revolves takes one on a journey from Kodaikanal to Dindigul, during which the bus named Anbu narrates the stories of its 24 passengers and a glimpse of their lives.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar and SimplySouth
Genre: Drama
IMDb Rating: 8/10
Cast: Kovai Sarala, Mullai Arasi, and others