With the arrival of the weekend, a plethora of fresh releases grace the screens of various OTT platforms this week. Let's take a glimpse at a selection of films that deserve your attention.

JAILER

Rajinikanth's Jailer revolves around a retired cop’s efforts to track what happened to his son after the latter lock horns with idol smugglers. Muthuvel Pandian, Rajinikanth’s character in the film, then seeks help from those from his past. Helmed by Beast and Doctor director Nelson Dilipkumar. The film has a host of stars across the country including Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shivarajkumar in pivotal roles. Malayalam actor Vinayakan plays the antagonist in the movie.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 07, 2023

Language: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi

HADDI

“Haddi”, a noir revenge drama, directed by first-time filmmaker Akshat Ajay Sharma. Bollywood ace actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen playing dual roles as Haddi and Harika, a transgender character, showcasing his exceptional range. Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap will be portrayed as a powerful gangster-turned-politician. Haddi is a tale of love, revenge & identity as Haddi, a transgender, moves mountains to join a gang of criminals. 

OTT Platform: Zee5

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Language: Hindi

MUSIC SCHOOL

Music School is written, directed and produced by Paparao Biyyala, a popular bureaucrat. Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran, Shaan played the lead roles. The plot centres on the challenges faced by a school's drama teacher and music teacher as they endeavour to convince parents of young students about the importance of extracurricular activities.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Language: Hindi

LOVE

The Romance Thriller directed by R.P.Bala in his directorial debut. It's a remake of 2020 Malayalam film Love. Ajay and Divya are head-over-heels in love with each other, but their lives turn upside down within a year of their marriage. Bharath, Vani Bhojan played the lead roles.

OTT Platform: AHA Video

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Language: Tamil

RAHASYA

Written and directed by Shiva Sri, Rahasya is a Telugu mystery-thriller film that presents the profound impact of racism, casteism, and religious beliefs on an individual's life. 

OTT Platform: AHA Video

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Language: Telugu

NAMO BHOOTHATHMA 2

The film, directed by choreographer Murali, collaborate with Komal Kumar yet again, after their earlier film Namo Bhoothathma. Arjun and his friends decide to prank the Popular area Goon, Rudresh and Mahantesh. Gangster is humiliated by the prank and destroys the tv channel.

OTT Platform: Sun Nxt

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Language: Kannada

7.11 PM

The movie has a time travel concept laced with crime elements. The story is set in three different timelines and shows two different worlds. This type of futuristic sci-fi genre first in contemporary Telugu films. Saahas and Deepika stars in leading roles. 7.11 PM is directed by Chaitu Madala 

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 09, 2023

Language: Telugu

HOSA DINACHARI

Hosa Dinachari is a feel-good, slice-of-life Kannada film, directed by director duo Keerthi Shekhar and Vyshak Pushpalatha. Set in COVID-19 times and highlights the coming together of people.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 05, 2023

Language: Kannada

LAATTI CHARGE

Laththi, the Tamil action thriller film, was written and directed by A.Vinoth Kumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Vishal, Sunaina and Prabhu in pivotal roles. A police constable, who gets trapped in a building with his 10-year-old kid, and how they escape from the building surrounded by a group of the enemy.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 02, 2023

Language: Hindi (Dub)

NANGAL FAMOUS

Telugu film Mem Famous, a youth-centric film directed by YouTuber Sumanth Prabhas, made his acting and directorial debut. The Mem Famous narrative takes place in a small village in Telangana, where a group of close friends is determined to achieve fame at any cost. 

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Release Date: September 09, 2023

Language: Tamil (Dub)

THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Rob Marshall directorial is a musical romantic fantasy film based on the animated movie of the same name, released in 1989. In the story, the mermaid deals with a sea witch to trade her voice for human legs. She wants to impress a prince, and for that, she can discover the world above water.

OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release Date: September 06, 2023

Language: English, Hindi