While movie theatres are struggling with footfalls, OTT platforms are where all the action seems to be. Sure, the year has so far been in a mixed bag for the most part, barring Black Warrant, Paatal Lok Season 2 and Adolescence, there’s no denying that the audiences are keener on watching content on Netflix, JioHotstar and Prime Video than a cinema hall near them.
Since OTT content requires you to compete with content from across the world, the makers have to try harder and create better. Sure, they don’t always succeed, but because the audiences are spoilt for choice, the odds of a truly arresting, entertaining experience are far higher on these platforms.
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The month of April 2025 too promises a bunch of exciting new releases on OTT platforms. A lot of them stars big-ticket movie stars as well. Will these movies and shows earn their places in the hearts and minds of audiences?
Kevin Bacon as a slain bounty hunter who’s been resurrected by the Devil to capture demons who’ve escaped the prison in Hell? Sign us up. The month couldn’t have started on a better note, if you ask us.
Release date: April 3, 2025
Where: Prime Video
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Starring 3 of the finest actors (and biggest stars, might we add) from down South – R Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth – Test is a sports drama that’s going to be a direct-to-OTT release, despite being originally conceived as a big screen project. Considering the names attached, including the incredible Nassar, we’re bound to expect a lot from this one.
Release date: April 4, 2025
Where: Netflix India
While Viola Davis is reason enough to watch anything she’s in, G20 stars the actor as a US President who becomes the prime target when the G20 summit comes under siege. On a lighter note, here’s your opportunity to have a woman as the President of the United States as well.
Release date: April 10, 2025
Where: Prime Video
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The first instalment of this franchise was quite a surprise so naturally, the makers had to make another one, right?
Starring Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead again, Chhorri 2 also has Soha Ali Khan also joining the action. Will the scares be scary enough? Time to find out!
Release date: April 11, 2025
Where: Prime Video
Based on the novel of the same name, The Narrow Road To The Deep North combines the cruelty of war with poignant yet complicated human relationships. Jacob Elordi stars as an army surgeon who has an affair with his uncle’s affair, which enables him to power through World War II.
Release date: April 18, 2025
Where: Prime Video
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For one last time, ‘You’ will be watching Joe Goldberg murder his way into our hearts. The Penn Badgley –starrer series has long been everyone’s guilty watch and with season 5 being the final one, everyone’s curious if Goldberg’s crimes will get due justice or will redemption be his final frontier. Needless to say, we’ll be tuning in!
Release date: April 24, 2025
Where: Netflix India
Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat in a cat-and-mouse chase was certainly not on anyone’s bingo for 2025 but here we are. This Siddharth Anand-directed heist movie also stars Kunal Kapoor who has been MIA from our screens for a while now. We’re expecting thrills, chills, and all kinds of smart skills.
Release date: April 25, 2025
Where: Netflix India