These five films are currently creating a buzz on OTT platforms. Four are from South indian cinema, while one is from Bollywood. From powerful performances to gripping stories, these trending movies are perfect for weekend binge-watching.
1. Loka: Chapter 1 (Malayalam)
Director: Dominic Arun
Cast: kalyani Priyadarshan, Nasleen, chandu Salim Kumar, Arun Kurian, sandy Master
Genre: Superhero Drama
Plot: The film follows Chandra, a mysterious woman summoned to a new city under strange circumstances. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a neighbor becomes obsessed with her.
Ratings:
Popcorn Meter: 95%
IMDb: 7.9
OTT Platform: jio Hotstar
Highlight: First-ever malayalam female superhero film featuring a strong and mysterious lead.
2. Kantara: Chapter 1 (Kannada)
Director & Lead: Rishab Shetty
Cast: Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah
Genre: Mythological Action Drama
Box Office: ₹614 crore domestic, ₹8 billion worldwide
Ratings:
IMDb: 8.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Popcorn Meter: 92%
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Highlight: A powerful mythological tale blending culture, folklore, and high-octane action.
3. They Call Him OG (Telugu)
Director: Sujeeth
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj
Genre: Action Drama
Plot: A reformed gangster is pulled back into his dark past, leading to a brutal confrontation.
Ratings:
Popcorn Meter: 86%
IMDb: 6.2
OTT Platform: Netflix
Highlight: Emraan Hashmi’s South indian debut as a powerful antagonist.
4. Param Sundari (Bollywood)
Director: Tushar Jalota
Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra
Genre: romantic Drama
Plot: A heartwarming tale of love between Param and Sundari, exploring emotional depth and chemistry.
Rating: IMDb 5.2
OTT Platform: Netflix
5. Idli Kadhai (Tamil)
Director & Lead: Dhanush
Cast: Nithya Menen, shalini Pandey, Samuthirakani, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj
Genre: Emotional Drama
Rating: IMDb 6.0
OTT Platform: Netflix
Highlight: A heartfelt narrative exploring human relationships and emotions through Dhanush’s powerful storytelling.
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