The OTT mix this week might feature some new narratives, familiar characters and a mix of genres that may attract varying types of audiences. From the much talked about Bhooth Bangla to Raakh and several other recent releases, streaming platforms are adding plenty of options to explore. Here are some new ones you may want to add to your watch list, no matter what type of evening or weekend you are in the mood for.
Bhooth Bangla
Akshay Kumar teams up again with director Priyadarshan in this horror-comedy about an NRI who inherits a haunted ancestral palace and decides to host his sister’s wedding there. It will hit Netflix around June 12 and it will be a great choice for anyone who loves a light scare with some humor.
Raakh
This Prime Video series which will premiere on June 12, documents investigators working on the 1978 disappearance and murder of two teens in Delhi. With Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal as the leads, it is a dark and determined journey into a haunting real-life inspired case set in the 1970s.
Every Year After
This Prime Video series will release all eight episodes at once on June 10th, based on best-selling novelist Carley Fortune’s novel of the same name. It taps into the here and now, yet also has a few flashbacks to summer days in a lake town in Canada as long-time friends face hurdles of love, choice, and second chances.
Colors of Evil: Black
This movie which premieres on June 10 on Netflix, focuses on a prosecutor who is finding some answers in a missing child case linked to other unsolved ones in a small town. It has ambitious characters that have high aspirations and secrets that will keep you guessing along the way.
The Evil Lawyer
The movie is the latest release on the Netflix service on June 11, after a young lawyer is wrongly accused and joins forces with a hard-boiled, complex moral defense attorney who puts up a fight. The clever courthouse twists and grey moral issues generate fascinating tension, which keeps you engaged in the story.
Maa Hai Na
ZEE5 reality show to premiere on June 12, featuring Gen Z celebrities in the kitchen with their mum. It focuses on the relationships between generations, conversation and learning gained from daily interactions in the kitchen.
Shelter
The new release delves into the complexities of relationships, the hidden family truths and the personal connections in a grounded exploration of a grounded world. It’s relatable and reflective, with thoughtful character moments that span across culture and feel like a new friend.
Karuppu
The Tamil blockbuster, now available on Prime Video in various languages including Hindi from June 12, features Suriya. The film is directed by RJ Balaji and features the narrative of a guardian deity who fights against corrupt activities in an interesting fantasy-action plot.
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