This Friday, June 12, OTT platforms roll out a diverse slate: Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla on Netflix, Malayalam thriller Dridam on JioHotstar, Zimbabwean drama The Polygamist on Netflix, dark crime series Raakh on Prime Video, and Suriya’s fantasy action hit Karuppu, also on Prime Video in multiple languages.
If your watchlist has been looking a little thin lately, this Friday brings a mix of horror-comedy, crime thrillers, action dramas and international dramas across the major streaming platforms. From Akshay Kumar's reunion with Priyadarshan to Suriya's latest box-office success arriving online, here are the biggest OTT releases dropping on June 12.
Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan reunite after more than a decade for Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy that blends supernatural elements with family drama. The story follows Arjun Acharya, a London-returned NRI who inherits an old palace linked to a mysterious entity known as Vadhasur. His plans to host his sister's wedding at the property soon lead to a series of unexpected events as the secrets surrounding the palace begin to surface.
Where to watch: Netflix
Malayalam investigative thriller Dridam marks the feature directorial debut of Martin M. Joseph and stars Shane Nigam in the lead role. He plays Vijay Radhakrishnan, a newly appointed Sub-Inspector whose seemingly routine posting takes a serious turn when a dead body is discovered in the area. As more crimes emerge and the investigation deepens, Vijay finds himself racing to uncover the truth behind a growing web of mysteries.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Based on the novel by Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, The Polygamist centres on Joyce Gomora, a popular social media personality whose seemingly ideal marriage begins to unravel when her husband's multiple relationships become public knowledge. What follows is a drama driven by family tensions, betrayal, power struggles and competing interests.
Where to watch: Netflix
Ali Fazal headlines Raakh, a dark investigative thriller inspired by the 1978 Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case. Set against the backdrop of a nationwide manhunt, the series follows a determined police officer investigating the disappearance and murder of two teenagers. As the case unfolds, the story explores grief, violence and the psychological impact of a crime that shook the country.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Following a successful theatrical run, Suriya's Karuppu arrives on Prime Video just weeks after its cinema release. Directed by RJ Balaji and co-starring Trisha Krishnan, the fantasy action drama follows a divine guardian who assumes the identity of a lawyer while taking on corruption and injustice within the legal system. The film generated strong buzz during its theatrical run and will be available to stream in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi from June 12.
Where to watch: Prime Video