This Friday, September 11, OTT platforms roll out an eclectic slate spanning political crime, period drama, Malayalam cinema, workplace satire and supernatural mystery. Highlights include The Revolutionaries, a radical take on India’s freedom struggle, Bundelkhand-set manhunt thriller Ghamasaan, Malayalam industry dramedy Prince of Mollywood, family saga Vishwanath & Sons, Spanish dark comedy Go Team! and paranormal mystery Stolen Heartbeats.
Another Friday, another reason to postpone whatever it was you had planned (not like you weren't looking for one, but well, an excuse is nice). The OTT releases on September 11 span political crime, period drama, Malayalam cinema, workplace satire and supernatural mystery, giving this week's watchlist a suitably eclectic mix.
There is Arshad Warsi chasing Pratik Gandhi through the ravines of Bundelkhand in Ghamasaan, a young aspiring filmmaker pushing against his father's expectations in Prince of Mollywood, and four revolutionaries taking a more radical route towards India's independence in The Revolutionaries. Here are the new movies and shows to stream this Friday.
Set during India's struggle for independence, The Revolutionaries follows four young revolutionaries who reject constitutional methods of protest and turn towards armed resistance against British rule. Bhuvan Bam plays Rash Behari Bose, Pratibha Ranta portrays Pratibha Lahiri, Rohit Saraf plays Sachindra Nath Sanyal and Gurfateh Pirzada takes on the role of Bagha Jatin.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Set against the rugged terrain of Bundelkhand, Ghamasaan turns a police manhunt into a larger story about power, politics and corruption. Arshad Warsi plays Maharaj, a feared dacoit leader whose influence extends well beyond the criminal world, while Pratik Gandhi plays Aditya, an STF officer tasked with tracking him down.
Where to watch: ZEE5.
The film industry has never been short of stories about people desperate to make it in cinema, but Prince of Mollywood approaches the familiar ambition-versus-family conflict through its protagonist's relationship with his father. Dain Davis plays Firoz, a young man determined to establish himself in the Malayalam film industry despite coming from a wealthy family. But his father refusing to support his cinematic ambitions. The resulting comedy-drama explores what happens when privilege does little to resolve a generational disagreement over what constitutes a respectable career.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Suriya's Vishwanath & Sons arrives on Netflix after a strong theatrical run, bringing together family, romance and emotion. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film follows Sanjay Vishwanath, a successful industrialist and father whose ordered life begins to change after he meets Maddy, a medical student who grows close to his family.
Where to watch: Netflix
This Spanish dark comedy follows employees of a struggling cheese company who are sent to a remote village for a supposedly restorative team-building retreat. Soon, they discover that mass layoffs are on the horizon, turning an awkward workplace getaway into a contest of alliances, rivalries and self-preservation.
Where to watch: Netflix
Stolen Heartbeats begins with a brutal attack that leaves Anabel in a coma and her prospects of recovery uncertain. Rami Herrera plays Anabel, while Jerónimo Cantillo stars as Rafael, a nurse with an unusual ability: he can hear and communicate with the dead. Although Rafael barely knows her, his supernatural gift draws him into an investigation of what happened to his patient.
Where to watch: Netflix