The festival weekend is here, and so is the lethargy brought by the cold weather. And what is the best thing to do while laying cosy in your beds? Binge-watching shows and movies is the answer. To make your job easier (at least on the rest days) we bring you the weekly new releases that will sort your weekend plans.
This week’s major shows and movies on OTT include Eternals, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, Euphoria season 2 amongst others on Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime, SonyLIV, Zee5 and others. So, get your blankets, snacks, and beverages, and let the watching spree begin!
1. Archive 81
An archivist accepts a job fixing damaged videotapes and finds herself sucked into a mystery involving the director’s disappearance and a demonic cult. Watch this mystery drama to enter the world of sci-fi and fantasy.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
2. Human
Human is a medical thriller that will highlight the frightening dark side of the pharma corporate world, as well as how individuals will become victims of trials in the world of doctors who don’t know what they’re doing. The narrative centres around all of the ethical and immoral physicians, people’s misery, and other aspects of the medical field that individuals must navigate in their daily lives. The Human web series’ core premise depicts how drugs and narcotics are manufactured under the pretence of being remedies.
OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
3. Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa
The five-episode anthology focuses on stories of optimism, perseverance, and the human spirit in the face of misfortune that swept the country during the pandemic’s second phase. It is perfect to watch if you want to watch short yet impactful content.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
4. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein
Much anticipated show, the themes of obsessive love and criminality are shown in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein. Vikrant, a passionate simpleton, becomes Purva’s object of desire, and she will go to any extent to have him. The mild-mannered Vikrant discovers a new side to himself as Purva’s merciless efforts to make him hers threaten to damage all he holds dear. To free himself from Purva’s grasp and restore his life with his real love, Shikha, he embarks on a perilous journey, which he would come to regret later in this pulpy thriller. Is he ever going to be able to live a regular, uncomplicated life with the person he loves?
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
5. Hotel Transylvania 4
Drac and his monster companions are all changed into humans when Van Helsing’s unusual invention, the “Monsterfication Ray,” goes awry, and Johnny is transformed into a monster. The voiceover is given by notable celebrities like Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, and others. Drac and Johnny must band together and sprint across the globe to discover a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other insane in their new bodies.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
6. Skylab
Gauri, Anand, and Ramarao are among the many residents of Banda Lingampally, a strange settlement. When the villagers of Banda lingampally learn that a space station called Skylab is about to crash on their town, mayhem follows, and it doesn’t take long for this terrible sequence of events to evolve into a comedy.
OTT Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: 14 Jan 2022
7. Brazen
Grace Miller, a mystery writer, has killer instincts when it comes to motivation, and she’ll need all of her skills to solve her sister’s murder. Get the right amount of thrillers and mystery with this drama.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 13 Jan 2022
8. Ghostbusters: Afterlife
When a single mother and her two children move to a tiny town, they learn about their grandfather’s hidden history and their link to the original Ghostbusters.
OTT Platform: Book My Show, Google Play
Release Date: 13 Jan 2022
9. Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana
The story of Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana centres on two protagonists: Shiva, who is aggressive and hot-headed, and Hari, who is elegant and calculated. Their mutually beneficial partnership permits them to be the most powerful force. Bramhaiyya, a sub-inspector assigned to their region, provides the spectator with a glimpse into the lives of these two flawed, cruel characters, as well as how he ends up meeting paths with them and being a part of their fate. What happens when their close friendship is tainted by ego, ambition, and jealousy?
OTT Platform: Zee5
Release Date: 13 Jan 2022
10. Eternals
The much-celebrated and most look forwarded movie on OTT platforms, Eternals stars Gemma Chan, Kit Harington, Barry Keoghan, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani in titular roles. The Eternals are an ancient extraterrestrial race that has been secretly dwelling on Earth for thousands of years. They are compelled to regroup against mankind’s most ancient nemesis, the Deviants after an unforeseen tragedy drags them out of the shadows.
OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar
Release Date: 12 Jan 2022
11. Crushed
Samvidhan (also spelled Samvidhan, Samvidhan, Samvidhan, Samvidhan, Sam Sam and Aadhya, two Sidekicks, have always existed in the shadows of their well-known closest friends, going undetected at Lucknow Central Convent School. Until the two of them notice one other, that is. They now feel like they belong for the first time in their lives. Will falling in love be this simple, and how long can two sidekicks stay heroes of their love tale until fears, changing dynamics, and growing pains catch up with them?
OTT Platform: Amazon miniTV
Release Date: 12 Jan 2022
12. The Tinder Swindler
An Israeli conman pretended to be a rich, jet-setting diamond billionaire and wooed women online before defrauding them of millions of dollars. Some of the victims are now plotting retaliation.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 11 Jan 2022
13. Euphoria Season 2
The Zendaya starrer hit show Euphoria is back with its second season and fans cant wait to see what is in store for them. Rue and Jules reconnected before parting ways once more, and Jules was denied the opportunity to repent for leaving Rue at the train station in Season 1. The condition of their relationship is uncertain when Season 2 begins, but based on the teaser, it appears that they are still apart. Nate’s sexuality, as well as Cassie and McKay’s relationship, will most certainly be addressed in the second season of Euphoria.
OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar
Release Date: 10 Jan 2022
14. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2
Various Gemstones youngsters are each attempting to lead in their unique manner. Jesse is preparing to take over as the church’s next leader. Kelvin is the leader of Kelvin’s God Squad, a gang of strong guys that exercise weights and worship God. Judy is quickly establishing herself as a key performer in the Gemstones’ Sunday services. The true story of a world-famous televangelist family who has a history of deviance, greed, and charity activity, all in the name of Jesus.
OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar
Release Date: 10 Jan 2022
15. Thalli Pogathey
Karthik and Pallavi are head over heels in love. It’s beautiful how they meet, fall in love, and grow in it together. Pallavi encounters an alcoholic Karthik after a long time. This happened after they had broken up. Karthik wants Pallavi back in his life, but she is already married to Arun. Will Karthik be able to reclaim Pallavi now? Will she abandon her spouse to pursue Karthik?
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: 08 Jan 2022
16. Doom at Your Service
About a protagonist who has had a stormy existence, vulnerable to the vagaries of fate, until he finds himself on the verge of complete annihilation. “Ruin,” or “Kim Sa Ram,” is the name of the main character. He was born between the worlds of darkness and light: he starts a connection with Tak Dong Gyung, who curses the entire world, and “Ruin” is dragged into her existence by her passionate desire to live.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: 08 Jan 2022