'Mrs.,' 'Kobali,' 'The Mehta Boys': Top OTT releases this week
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The coming week promises an exciting lineup of new movies and TV shows on different OTT platforms.
The selection includes a mix of genres, from heartfelt dramas like The Mehta Boys to critically acclaimed films such as Mrs. and documentaries like The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan.
Here's a look at the top picks for this week's streaming content across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, ZEE5, and SonyLIV.
New arrivals
'Kinda Pregnant' and 'Kobali'
Netflix will release Kinda Pregnant on Wednesday (February 5). The movie stars Amy Schumer as Lainy, an English teacher who pretends to be pregnant after her best friend announces her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar will premiere Kobali, a Telugu crime drama set in Rayalaseema, a day prior. The story follows two feuding families and their quest for vengeance that spans generations.
Weekend releases
'Love You To Death' and 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
On Wednesday, Apple TV+ will drop Love You To Death (A muerte), a movie about fate bringing two people together at a funeral. The story follows Raul, diagnosed with cancer, and Marta, coping with an unexpected pregnancy, reviving their childhood bond.
Meanwhile, Netflix will premiere Apple Cider Vinegar on Thursday (February 6). The limited series is based on the "true-ish tale" of two women who turn to health and wellness to cure their life-threatening illnesses.
Sci-fi thriller
'Cassandra' and 'Invincible' Season 3
Netflix will also drop Cassandra on Thursday, a German sci-fi thriller about a family moving into Germany's oldest smart home. The plot thickens as the home's electronic assistant from the 1970s, Cassandra, reawakens with ambitions beyond housekeeping.
Amazon Prime Video will drop Season 3 of Invincible on the same day. This animated series follows Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun) as he grapples with his identity as a superhero under his father's shadow.
Crime drama
'The Are Murders' and 'Bada Naam Karenge'
Netflix will release The Are Murders on Thursday, too, a series based on Viveca Sten's bestselling novels. The story follows suspended Stockholm detective Hanna Ahlander as she investigates the disappearance of a local woman in the ski resort town of Are.
On Friday (February 7), SonyLIV will premiere Sooraj Barjatya's Bada Naam Karenge, a series about Rishabh and Surbhi navigating an arranged marriage with a Gen Z twist.
Acclaimed film
'Mrs.' and 'The Greatest Rivalry'
ZEE5 will release Mrs. on Friday, a drama starring Sanya Malhotra as Richa, a dancer who sacrifices her dreams after marriage.
The film has already garnered critical acclaim, with Malhotra winning 'Best Actress' at the 2024 New York Indian Film Festival.
Netflix will release The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, a documentary that explores the historic cricket rivalry between the two nations, the same day.
Directorial debut
'The Mehta Boys'
Amazon Prime Video will release The Mehta Boys on Friday, marking Boman Irani's directorial debut.
Irani also stars in this film as a father who meets his son (Avinash Tiwary) for an intense 48-hour period.
The film delves into family dynamics where love and conflict often go hand in hand. It also stars Shreya Chaudhry in a pivotal role.