New OTT Releases: Heeramandi To Shaitaan, 7 New Films & Series Released This Week On Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar

Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond (Jio Cinema, April 25th): Inspired by true events, this gripping action-packed series revolves around the 2019 Balakot air strikes after the Pulwama attacks. It showcases the strategic planning and tactics behind the bombing raids in Balakot by Indian warplanes. The series highlights the courage, grit, and intelligence of the Indian armed forces and diplomats who handled the situation.

Dil Dosti Dilemma (Amazon Prime Video, April 25th): Based on Andaleeb Wajid’s book “Asmara’s Summer,” this fun drama series follows the young, charming, and witty Asmara. Her dream of going to Canada takes an unexpected turn, leading her to stay with her grandparents on Tibbri Road.

Heeramandi (Netflix, May 1st): Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period drama television series created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series revolves around the lives of tawaifs (courtesans) in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian independence movement against the British Raj.

Shaitaan (Netflix, May 3rd): “Shaitaan” is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror thriller film directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Devgn Films, Jio Studios, and Panorama Studios. The movie stars Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj. The gripping plot revolves around a family whose lives are disrupted when their eldest daughter falls under the spell of black magic cast by a stranger. Determined to stop the possession and uncover the stranger’s motives, the family embarks on a chilling journey. The film is a remake of the 2023 Gujarati film “Vash”.

Crakk: Jeetega… Toh Jiyegaa (Disney Plus Hotstar, April 26th): “Crakk: Jeetegaa… Toh Jiyegaa!” is a high-octane Indian Hindi-language sports action film directed by Aditya Datt and produced by Vidyut Jammwal and Abbas Sayyed under Action Hero Films. The movie stars Vidyut Jammwal, Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi, and Amy Jackson. It is billed as the first-ever extreme sports action film in India. The gripping premise follows Siddharth “Siddhu” Dixit, a slum dweller in Mumbai, as he embarks on an underground survival sports competition called Maidaan to unravel the truth about his lost brother, Nihal Dixit.

Laapataa Ladies (Netflix, April 26): “Laapataa Ladies” is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Jyoti Deshpande. The movie stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan. The plot revolves around two young brides who accidentally get exchanged during a train ride in rural India. The ensuing chaos leads to mistaken identities, laugh-out-loud escapades, and heartwarming moments. Set in 2001, the film showcases their adventures as they discover more about themselves, womanhood, and life.

Yaariyan 2 (JioCinema, 26th April): “Yaariyan 2” is a coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Aayush Maheshwari, this film serves as a standalone sequel to “Yaariyan” (2014) and ventures into the lives of three cousins navigating the complexities of youth. The intertwined lives of Laadli, Shikhar, and Bajrang unfold in the bustling city of Mumbai. Laadli, a recovering thalassemia patient, aspires to win a beauty pageant and build a career. Meanwhile, Shikhar, a daredevil bike racer, and Bajrang, a struggling simple guy, face heartbreaks and self-discovery.