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By Lyla Shroff

Step into the captivating realm of digital entertainment with our latest guide to the week’s most compelling OTT releases. In a world flooded with options, finding the perfect show or movie can be a daunting task. Fear not, for we’ve sifted through the influx of content to bring you a curated selection that promises to keep you entertained.

1. Koffee With Karan Season 8

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar is back with a fresh season of his popular talk show, Koffee with Karan. The new season is set to feature top celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ranveer Singh. This star-studded lineup makes it a must-watch among the latest OTT releases, especially for talk show enthusiasts. Get ready for engaging conversations and exciting banter with your favorite celebrities!

OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

2. Aspirants Season 2

Naveen Kasturia, Sunny Hinduja, Namita Dubey, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Abhilash Thapliyal reunite for the second season of Aspirants. This coming-of-age drama revolves around three friends—Abhilash, Guri, and SK—navigating the challenges of adulthood while balancing their enduring friendship. The series intricately weaves between different timelines, delving into the origins of their bond and the evolution they undergo over time. It’s a captivating addition to the latest OTT releases, promising viewers an immersive storytelling experience!

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

3. Pain Hustlers

Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, and Catherine O’Hara join forces for Netflix’s newest film ‘Pain Hustlers’. The movie explores the journey of a single mother who, following job loss, takes up a position at a pharmaceutical startup. As the story unfolds, she uncovers that she has unwittingly entered a perilous world of racketeering. What choices will she make in the face of this revelation?

OTT Platform: Netflix

4. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

In the seventh installment of the Transformers film series, a film titled “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” an ex-military personnel and an artifact researcher unite with Optimus Prime and the Autobots. Their mission is to safeguard a priceless artifact from the nefarious Terrorcons, who intend to exploit it to annihilate Earth. Together, they face a monumental battle to preserve both the artifact and the fate of the planet.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

5. Duranga Season 2

Continuing the storyline from its initial season, Duranga Season 2 explores the tumultuous life of Sammit Patel. His world is thrown into chaos when an unexpected individual from his troubled history resurfaces, posing a threat to his current existence. The series stars prominent actors including Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, and Rajesh Khattar, and more.

OTT Platform: ZEE5

6. Life On Our Planet

“Life on Our Planet” chronicles Earth’s remarkable tale of survival and evolution. Delving into the past, the series uncovers the captivating stories of ancient dynasties, their rise, and fall—revealing that 99% of Earth’s past inhabitants have vanished. The show resurrects long-extinct creatures, providing a breathtaking glimpse into Earth’s diverse history. Additionally, it boasts Morgan Freeman as the narrator, adding a touch of cinematic brilliance to this awe-inspiring journey.

7. Castaway Diva

‘Castaway Diva’ is a K-drama that follows the journey of a hopeful singer who reintegrated into society after spending 15 years stranded on a distant island. Determined to revive her dream of becoming a diva, she embarks on a courageous quest to reclaim her place in the spotlight. Directed by the talented Oh Choong-hwan, the series features a stellar cast including Park Eun-bin, Kim Hyo-jin, Chae Jong-hyeop, Cha Hak-yeon, and Kim Joo-hun, promising an engaging narrative that delves into resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

OTT Platform: Netflix

8. PLUTO

PLUTO, from Tezuka’s Astro Boy, is a series that envisions a future where humans and robots reconcile post-war. In this tale of coexistence, detective Gesicht, a robot war veteran, explores a series of robot and human murders worldwide. The killer’s signature: horns jutting from victims’ skulls. Shockingly, the perpetrator is a robot, targeting influential robots and humans championing robot rights. As Gesicht races against time, he must unravel the mystery before the next target falls, delving into a gripping narrative of murder, identity, and the fight for equality in an advanced yet perilous world.

OTT Platform: Netflix