This weekend is going to be a treat for entertainment lovers as a lineup of several movies and web series are scheduled to be released this week on popular OTT platforms. There is everything starting from action, comedy, and drama to thrill which can be enjoyed by the entertainment lovers this weekend. OTT streaming giants such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, and Disney+Hotstar are disclosing exciting names, including the crime thriller Identity and the most anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule. With the end of this month, let’s check out the new OTT releases offering cinematic experiences that can entertain and engage you.
Top new releases in OTT this week
The Storyteller
The Storyteller follows the acclaimed short story of Satyajit Ray, “Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro.” Ananth Mahadevan is the director of this film, which features Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain, and Revathi as the lead characters. The film explores the true potential of storytelling. The plot revolves around the relationship between a wealthy businessman suffering from insomnia and a talented storyteller appointed by the businessman to help him sleep. After the screening of this movie at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, it is now set to be streamed on Disney+Hotstar on 28th January. The Storyteller was also found to be screened at the Busan International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
This is the American animated superhero genre television series that follows the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Produced by Marvel Studios Animation, the animation series is made by Jeff Trammell. The origin story of Peter Parker, along with his early days as Spider-Man, has been explored in this serial. The story also follows an alternate timeline from the main films. The cast of the series includes Hudson Thames, Kari Wahlgren, Charlie Cox, and Colman Domingo. Regarding the availability of this series, the first two episodes of the first season of this series have already come out on Disney+Hotstar on 29th January 2025.
Pushpa 2: The Rule
Pushpa 2: The Rule is the second installment and sequel of Pushpa: The Rise. Directed by Sukumar and with the film stars Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, and Rashmika Mandanna, Pushpa 2: The Rule was released on 5th December 2024 in theatres. After its release, the film broke and created several records at the box office. On January 6, with a post on social media, the production house Mythri Movie Makers revealed that the film had earned 1831 crores in 32 days worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing Indian film surpassing the worldwide lifetime collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
The film highlights the face-off between Pushpa Raj and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat and sandalwood smuggling. For those who have missed the film in the theatre and are eagerly waiting for the OTT release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, there is great news for them. Pushpa 2: The Rule arrived on Netflix on 30th January, with its reloaded version having an extra 23 minutes.
You’re Cordially Invited
You’re Cordially Invited is a romantic comedy genre American movie. Nicholas Stoller is the writer and director of the film, which features Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Meredith Hagner, and Geraldine Viswanathan. The plot of the movie is related to two families who discover that the same venue has been booked by them for their respective weddings. The planning to share the venue by the two families leads to an unexpected twist. The OTT platform on which the film landed on 30th January is Amazon Prime Video.
Identity
Identity is an Indian action crime thriller film from the Malayalam industry. The writer and director of this film are Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, whereas Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Mandira Bedi, and Vinay Rai have been involved in the film as the lead stars. After the theatrical release on 2nd January 2025, the film is set to premiere on 31st January 2025 on ZEE5. The film follows the story of a police officer trying to solve a mysterious crime with the tie-up of a sketch artist and the help of an eyewitness. The thrill of the film has the potential to keep the audiences engaged till the last moments while watching on the OTT.
Lucca’s World
Lucca’s World has been released as the Netflix original. The story of this Netflix original content is based on a true story, taking inspiration from the book “The Two Hemispheres of Lucca,” which was written by the Mexican journalist Barbara Anderson. The story explores the strong determination of a mother to access experimental treatment for her son suffering from cerebral palsy. For this purpose, she went to India with her family in search of hope for better treatment. Bárbara Mori, Danish Husain, and Juan Pablo Medina starred in this film, which was released on the ott platform Netflix on 31st January.
The Secret of the Shiledars
Aditya Sarpotdar has created a special position in Indian cinema through his notable works in various genres over the years. Starting with notable works such as Faster Fene and Classmates, he successfully defined compelling storytelling with commercial appeal. However, through delivering the horror comedy film Munjya, he strengthened his
position in mainstream Indian cinema. Now, his latest project, The Secret of the Shieldars aims to explore the historical adventure story with a blend of thrilling treasure hunts. Rajeev Khandelwal, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sai Tamhankar play prominent roles in this series, which premiered on 31st January 2025 on Disney+Hotstar.
The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game
This is the second adaptation of the novel series by Javier Castillo. Milena Smit, Jose Coronado, and Miki Esparbe have been featured in the cast of this series, which follows the incidents of the first season of the same series. This time, Miren will be seen to investigate an elite school from where two girls are found to be disappeared and murdered. With Jaime, the deadly secret has been unfolded by Miren in this series. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on 31st January.
FAQ
1. What is the release date of Pushpa 2: The Rule on OTT?
Pushpa 2: The Rule arrived on Netflix on 30th January, with its reloaded version having an extra 23 minutes.
2. In which OTT platform can I watch The Storyteller?
The Storyteller is set to be streamed on Disney+Hotstar on 28th January.
3. When does Identity release on OTT?
Identity is set to premiere on 31st January 2025 on ZEE5.
4. In which OTT platform can I watch You’re Cordially Invited?
You’re Cordially Invited is available on Amazon Prime Video since 30th January.
5. What is the second highest-grossing Indian film?
On January 6, with a post on social media, the production house Mythri Movie Makers revealed that the film had earned 1831 crores in 32 days worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing Indian film surpassing the worldwide lifetime collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
