OTT movies and new web series releasing this weekend (February 10): The second week of February has been packed with high-octane action, romance, comedy and drama in the world of OTT. Whereas Bollywood superstar Shahid Kapoor making his digital debut with Farzi, KajolThe family drama Salaam Venky is having its OTT premiere with Tamil superstar Ajith’s Thunivu. There are more such exciting movies and web shows releasing this weekend on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, Zee5, Lionsgate Play, MX Player, Voot and others. So grab your popcorn and sit down for a binge-watching.
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Shahid Kapoor is making his OTT debut with Raj and DK’s series ‘Farzi’. It is an eight-part series that also stars South stars Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashi Khanna, Bhuvan Arora, Amol Palekar and Regina Cassandra. Touted as a fast-paced and aggressive crime thriller, “Fargie” revolves around an underdog street artist’s quest to conquer a system that favors the rich. Shahid, who is known for his performances in films like Kaminey, Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmavat and Jersey, said Farzi was the “best opportunity” to collaborate with the “best filmmakers”.
OTT platform: prime video
release date – 10 February
director: Raj and DK
Language: Hindi
Hansika’s love, marriage and drama
Hansika Motwani got married to Sohail Khaturia on 4 December. It was a grand affair and a web series titled ‘Hansika Ka Pyaar, Shaadi Aur Drama’ is releasing. The reality show unfolds everything that happened from the time the actress announced she tied the knot with Sohail, a fairy-tale wedding in just six weeks as an army of planners, designers and families Wali races against time to complete the wedding. Hansika and her family also address the scandal that surfaced before her wedding, which threatens to derail her dream day.
OTT platform: Disney + Hotstar
release date – 10 February
Language: Hindi
salam venky
Kajol starrer film Salaam Venky is about to have its digital premiere. The slice-of-life drama releases in cinemas on 9 December. The film is inspired by the true story of young chess player Kolavennu Venkatesh, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). He died in 2004. The film also stars Aahana Kumra, Rahul Bose, Rajeev Khandelwal, Prakash Raj, Ananth Mahadevan and Priyamani in pivotal roles. Aamir Khan,
OTT platform: G5
release date – 10 February
director: Revathi
Language: Hindi
thunivu
In the action-packed film Thunivu, Ajith takes people hostage in a bank. The police try to find out his identity but it is a mystery that slowly unravels. The film is packed with high-octane action and features Ajith in a salt-and-pepper look. Ajith Kumar is playing a slightly negative character in the action thriller. Manju Warrier, Malayalam cinema star, plays the female lead, while Samuthirakani, John Kokken, Veeran, Ajay and GM Sundar appear in pivotal roles.
OTT platform: Netflix
release date – February 8
director: H Vinoth
Language: Tamil, Telugu
Giants
How to find a sex worker in the 1800s? The award-winning limited series, The Luminaries is an adventure mystery set in the midst of New Zealand’s 1860s Gold Rush period. Follows the journey of Anna Wetherell, a sex worker who is accused of murder and moves from London to New Zealand to start a new life for herself. Starring Eve Hewson and Himesh Patel, the show is full of twists and turns – with the truth finally coming out in the series finale.
OTT platform: Lionsgate Play
release date – 10 February
director: Claire McCarthy
Language: English
Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities
Immerse yourself in Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities, a romantic fantasy C-drama series. It revolves around Su Mo (Li Yifeng), the prince of the sea gods, and Bai Ying (Chen Yuqi), a princess and descendant of a mighty sword god, who are fighting for the freedom of their people. The two enchanted beings meet in a peaceful realm and are immediately drawn to each other. But as their romance blossoms, they cross enemy lines and spark animosity between two warring factions, leading to unexpected results. After being expelled, Su Mo disguises herself as another creature, while Bai Ying decides to shake up both worlds and put them at risk. Will his efforts reunite them? It is a 50-episode series with new episodes coming every week.
OTT platform: MX Player
release date – 11 February
director: Patrick Yau
Language: Hindi
chasing ball
Sea-drama lovers, it’s time to get the perfect adrenaline rush with youth sports drama ‘Chasing Ball’. The story revolves around Yan Xiaoxi, the daughter of a pro table tennis player who is also an expert in the sport. However, due to her poor financial background, Yan Xiaoxi took several jobs and participated in table tennis competitions to earn money. Meanwhile, she attracts the attention of Qi Jing Hao, the handsome leader of the Tengyuan Ping Pong Club, who invites her to join Tengyuan College’s table tennis team. The young group soon forms a bond, and together they work towards their goal of winning the National Academy Cup championship. New episodes are released every week.
OTT platform: MX Player
release date – February 8
director: su hao qi
Language: Hindi
your place or mine
Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon star in new rom-com ‘Your Place or Mine’. The film is about two long-distance best friends who turn each other’s lives around when one decides to pursue a lifelong dream. Another friend steps in to help by taking care of her teenage son.
OTT platform: Netflix
release date – 10 February
director: Aline Brosh McKenna
Language: English
Sin
“Paap” follows the heart-wrenching journey of Nandita, a young woman who was forced to say goodbye to her childhood love and ends up in a loveless marriage with Anand, a pervert. When her past love re-enters her life, Nandita must navigate the complexities of her own heart and the conflicting desires of those around her. This heartwarming tale explores themes of love, identity and the power of second chances set against a thoughtful social commentary on relationships. With a talented cast led by Deepthi Sathi, Thiruveer Reddy and Jennifer Piccinato.
OTT platform: aha
release date – 10 February
director: Naveen Medaram
Language: Tamil
Happy binge-watching!
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