PEAKLIFE

By Lyla Shroff

Are you struggling to find something entertaining to watch over the weekend? You’re in luck—we have curated an exciting list of new TV shows and movies that are releasing this week on OTT platforms. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, this list has some of the most anticipated releases of the season. So, grab your popcorn, settle into your favourite spot, and press play!

1. Made in Heaven Season 2

‘Made in Heaven’, a major hit on Amazon Prime Video in India, is set to release its long-awaited second season this week. Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the show reunites key characters and features notable guest appearances. The new season continues the journey of Tara Khanna and Karan Mehra, who restart their wedding business and navigate diverse weddings and challenges, all while managing their own lives. The show has a star cast of Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, and more.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

2. Commando

The narrative for this highly anticipated TV show centres on Virat (played by Prem Parrijaa), a commando, who faces a dilemma between rescuing his fellow commandos from danger and safeguarding his country from a biowarfare threat. He devises an extraction plan to defend both his priorities—see how well that works out for him in this high-octane thriller.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

3. The Kashmir Files: Unreported

Vivek Agnihotri revealed ‘Kashmir Files: Unreported’ as a response to criticism from Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about his film ‘The Kashmir Files’ at the International Film Festival of India. This series seeks to unveil lesser-known facets of the Kashmiri Hindu exodus while shedding light on the intricate social dynamics of the region. It delves into how the conflict affected the lives of everyday individuals in Kashmir, tracing the tumultuous history that culminated in the India-Pakistan dispute.

Platform: Zee5

4. Red, White, and Royal Blue

Adapted from Casey McQuiston’s novel of the same name, the movie explores the concealed and fated love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the President’s son, and Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), the Prince of England. This is one of the most highly anticipated Hollywood releases from this week. Watch out for the royal endeavours of these high-profile characters as they navigate their way through love, duty, and family.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

5. Only Murders in the Building Season 3

In this season, Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd are added to the star cast consisting of Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. Season 1 and 2 were all about Mabel and Charles respectively but season 3 shines the light on Oliver and his aspirations of making a triumphant comeback. Watch the return of this Emmy nominated TV show as it promises another season of laughter and thrill.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

6. Heart of Stone

Get ready for Alia Bhatt’s Hollywood debut in this spy thriller film with Jamie Dornan and Gal Gadot in the lead roles. The story is about Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative, who receives a critical assignment from the peacekeeping entity called Charter. Her task is to ensure that the valuable artefact named ‘The Heart’ doesn’t fall into the possession of the enemy.

Platform: Netflix

7. The Jengaburu Case

This climate-centric thriller series has garnered the attention of a vast audience. Based in Odisha, the narrative centres on Priya Das, a financial analyst from London, who embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious disappearance. The series highlights humanity’s unyielding greed and its impact on the environment.

Platform: Sony LIV