This week in March is exciting for Bollywood fans as two highly anticipated films will release on OTT. The highly acclaimed Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, has its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video. On the other hand, awaited Netflix release, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, which has an interesting storyline, will also release on the OTT platform. Besides this, Kunal Kemmu starrer Kanjoos Makhichoos will also be available on Zee5.
Fans of Tamil language content will have a busy weekend. Zee5 original show Sengalam will be streaming on the platform. Furthermore, films like Bakasuran will also be streaming on Amazon Prime Video. On the regional content front, viewers of Telugu content will be able to watch Panchatantram and Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha on ETV Win and Aha Video, respectively.
Sports content will stream on SonyLIV and Disney+ Hotstar as scheduled, and the audience will be able to include that in the must-watch list for this week. All eyes will be on the IPL Finale this Sunday, where Delhi girls will be taking on Mumbai Indians. We are sharing the list of all the OTT releases in the week to ensure that you know the latest and most exciting content available on these platforms and can plan your weekend better.
Top OTT releases this week – New web series and movies
| Title | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
| We Lost Our Human | Netflix | 21-Mar | English |
| Pathaan | Amazon Prime Video | 22-Mar | Hindi |
| Panchathantram | ETV Win | 22-Mar | Telugu |
| Ms. Hammurabi | MX Player | 22-Mar | Korean |
| Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha | Aha Video | 22-Mar | Telugu |
| Karma | ShemarooMe | 23-Mar | Gujarati |
| Oh Meri Laila | Saina Play | 23-Mar | Malayalam |
| Marudhamalai (Remastered) | Simply South | 23-Mar | Tamil |
| Bakasuran | Amazon Prime Video | 24-Mar | Tamil |
| Purusha Pretham | SonyLIV | 24-Mar | Malayalam |
| Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Netflix | 24-Mar | Hindi |
| Kanjoos Makhichoos | Zee5 | 24-Mar | Hindi |
| De Dhakka 2 | Zee5 | 24-Mar | Marathi |
| Sengalam | Zee5 | 24-Mar | Tamil |
| Indubala Bhaater Hotel: Part 2 | Hoichoi | 24-Mar | Bengali |
Pathaan | Amazon Prime Video
The popular 2023 release, presented as a Hindi-language action-thriller, tells the story of a man named Pathaan, who is a RAW agent. Fans have loved the action sequences in the movie, and Salman Khan’s cameo as Tiger has won many hearts. Other noteworthy things about Pathaan have been the sizzling chemistry between SRK and Deepika Padukone and the stellar performance by senior actors such as Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, and others
Panchathantram | ETV Win
This Telugu comedy-drama is about five characters with unique personalities whose lives intersect unexpectedly. The movie follows the journey of a magician, a psychiatrist, a thief, a writer, and a cop, as they navigate various challenges and obstacles and learn important life lessons along the way. The premise says, “The riveting stories of Sight, Smell, Sound, Taste, and Touch embark on a quest of Peace, Fear, Will, Love, and Tenacity through a Modern-day fairy tale.”
Where to Watch: ETV Win
Genre: Drama
IMDb Rating: 8/10
Cast: Brahmhanandam, Naresh Agastya, and others
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Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha | Aha Video
Presented by Allu Aravind, Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha is a Telugu movie about a village girl named Bhagyam, who dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman. However, her dreams are constantly thwarted by her conservative family and society. The movie follows Bhagyam’s journey as she overcomes numerous challenges and obstacles to achieve her goals.
Where to Watch: Aha Video
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Cast: Kiran Abbavaram, Murali Sharma and others
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Karma | ShemarooMe
This 2023 Gujarati-language film revolves around the subject defined in the title. The official premise says, “Karma, never loses an address. A family in which husband-wife and daughter were living a happy life and suddenly how the deeds are done in the past by someone brings changes in their lives.” Written by Subbu Iyer and Chinmay Purothi, the film is directed by Subbu Iyer.
Where to Watch: ShemarooMe
Genre: Drama, Thriller
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Cast: Brinda Trivedi, Anshul Trivedi, and others
Oh Meri Laila | Saina Play
This Malayalam language romantic drama movie tells the story of two young lovers, Avinash and Laila, who are separated by fate. Avinash is a struggling musician who falls in love with Laila, a wealthy heiress. However, their love is put to the test when Laila’s father opposes their relationship. The movie follows Avinash’s journey as he tries to win back Laila’s love and overcome obstacles in their way. Directed by Abhishek KS, the film was written by Abhishek and Anuraj OB.
Where to Watch: Saina Play
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Cast: Nandu, Geethi Sangeetha and others
Marudhamalai (Remastered) | Simply South
This 2007 popular Tamil-language action-comedy movie follows the life of a police officer named Marudhamalai, who is known for his bravery and integrity. Marudhamalai finds himself pitted against a powerful criminal organization that is wreaking havoc in the city. The movie follows Marudhamalai’s journey as he fights to bring the criminals to justice and save the city from their evil schemes. The makers re-released the film after it was remastered and converted to 4K on the audience’s demand.
Where to Watch: Simply South
Genre: Action, Comedy
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Cast: Arjun, Vadivelu and others
Bakasuran | Amazon Prime Video
This 2023 Tamil language film is centered around cyber harassment and the importance of parents being made aware of their children’s problems. Written and directed by Mohan G, the film has received a positive response from the audience.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Action
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Cast: Radha Ravi, Selvaraghavan, and others
Purusha Pretham | SonyLIV
The plot of Purusha Pretham is set in Kochi’s wetlands. Presented as a SonyLIV original, the show is written by Ajith Haridas, based on an original narrative by Manu Thodupuzha, and revolves around the enigmatic Sebastian, a person of great courage who is feared by many. However, Sebastian’s reputation is put to the test when a case becomes complicated after a corpse disappears unexpectedly.
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cast: Darshana Rajendran, Alexander Prasanth, Sreenath Babu, and others
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Netflix
Directed by Ajay Singh and produced by Amar Kaushik, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga is an upcoming Hindi heist film. The movie revolves around a flight attendant and her boyfriend who comes up with a plan to steal a stash of diamonds to pay off their outstanding debt. However, while they are flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet, their plan takes an unexpected turn, resulting in a hostage crisis.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast: Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal and others
Kanjoos Makhichoos | Zee5
Presented as a black comedy set in Lucknow, the story of the film follows a stingy man named Jamnaprasad Pandey. He saves money to send his parents on a pilgrimage but unfortunately loses them in flood. Jamnaprasad is devastated when he learns that he will receive only half the compensation amount from the government due to corruption and middlemen. The film takes a hilarious turn as he navigates the corrupt system to get his rightful compensation, leading to several comical twists and turns.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Shweta Tripathi, and others
De Dhakka 2 | Zee5
Written by Pratap Phad and jointly directed by Mahesh and Sudesh Manjrekar, De Dhakka 2 is about “Mr. Makarand Jadhav and his funnily weird family land in London, but they get embroiled in the financial scam and find themselves in the hands of the Pakistani mafia. To escape this ordeal, they embark on a road trip adventure once again.” The movie is a sequel to the 2008 film De Dhakka and follows the further adventures of the Thorat family as they embark on a new journey together. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles but ultimately learn to stick together and overcome them.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Cast: Bharti Achrekar, Siddharth Jadhav and others
Sengalam | Zee5
Released as a Zee5 original in Tamil and Telugu, Sengalam is a web series that follows the concept of revenge. “Rayar and his two brothers are on a ruthless killing spree. At the same time, a family ruling Virudhunagar corporation for 40 years is facing turmoil, and their throne is being challenged,” reads the synopsis.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Cast: Vani Bhojan, Kalaiarasan, and others
Indubala Bhaater Hotel: Part 2 | Hoichoi
After receiving a tremendous response from the first part, the makers of Indubala Bhaater Hotel have decided to release the next part of the series, the premise of which says, “From being a little girl in rural Bangladesh to being an entrepreneur in Kolkata, Indubala’s journey is laced with the desolation of separation from her roots and the consolation of every taste being a memory of someone she has lost.”
Where to Watch: Hoichoi
Genre: Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Cast: Subhashree Ganguly, Sneha Chatterjee, Rahul Banerjee, and others
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Other OTT releases this week – New web series and movies
| Title | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
| Lucky Hank | SonyLIV | 20-Mar | English |
| We Lost Our Human | Netflix | 21-Mar | English |
| Ghosted | AppleTV+ | 21-Mar | English |
| On the Line | Lionsgate Play | 24-Mar | English |
| Recipe of Love | Hallmark Movies | 24-Mar | English |
| Forensics – The Science of Crime | Curiosity Stream | 24-Mar | English |
| When I was Most Beautiful | Playflix | 24-Mar | Hindi |
| After Her | Dust | 24-Mar | English |
| Max Steel | Lionsgate Play | 24-Mar | English |
| High and Low: The Worst X | Netflix | 25-Mar | Japanese |
| Crisis | Netflix | 26-Mar | English |