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From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week
NEW DELHI: The Covid2019 outbreak has elevated the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in India. As people are now confined to their homes due to the second wave of the pandemic, watching your favourite show or movie or discovering something new on streamers could be the best possible way to get entertained.
Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week.
One (Netflix)
Mammootty’s new movie One will premiere on Netflix on 27 April. The film had its theatrical release on 26 March. Even though One received positive responses from audiences and critics upon release, the film failed to make it big at the box-office due to the rising Covid cases in Kerala.
Directed by Santhosh Viswanathan and scripted by acclaimed writers Bobby-Sanjay, the movie sees Mammootty don the role of Kadakkal Chandran, an ideal chief minister. Apart from Mammootty, One also casts Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Sudev Nair, and Shankar Ramakrishnan in prominent roles.
Without Remorse (Amazon Prime Video)
Without Remorse is an action thriller that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April. The film is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and stars Michael B Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy, Brett Gelman, Colman Domingo, and Guy Pearce in the lead roles.
Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film will showcase the story of an elite Navy SEAL who is on a journey to avenge the death of his wife.
The Disciple (Netflix)
Marathi film The Disciple will be screened on Netflix on 30 April. Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, the film stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron who has directed movies like Gravity has worked on this film as executive producer.
The Disciple had its premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. The film traces the life of a young man who has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist.
Back to the Future Trilogy (Netflix)
Back to the Future is a time travel classic that enjoys a huge fan following in all nooks of the world. The first movie in this franchise was released in 1985 followed by sequels released in 1989 and 1990.
The sci-fi series has been on Netflix a million times before, but it is always special when the OTT platform streams all three movies together. Viewers can enjoy the Back to the Future trilogy from 1 May.
Yasuke (Netflix)
Yasuke is a highly anticipated animation series, set to premiere on Netflix on 30 April. The series is loosely based on the historical figure of the same name – a samurai of African descent who lived and fought in 16th century Japan during the volatile Sengoku period.
Yasuke consists of six episodes, and is expected to offer a real treat to anime lovers.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
