Get ready for an exciting wave of entertainment as a wide variety of content is dropping on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and ShemarooMe this week. Here’s all you need to know.
Shubh Yatra
Platform: ShemarooMe
Step into a world of laughter and heartwarming moments with the Manish Saini-directed Shubh Yatra, a family drama that subtly explores the desire among Gujaratis to fulfil their “US Dream”. Follow the endearing journey of Mohan Patel (Malhar Thakar) and his friend Hardik Patel (Hemin Trivedi) as they navigate the hurdles of illegal immigration in their quest to find a better life abroad and repay Mohan's debt from his failed milk business. Amidst all this, actress M Monal Gajjar takes the spotlight as Saraswati, a fearless reporter, who unravels a deportation scam.
Streaming on: July 6
Sweet Kaaram Coffee
Platform: Prime Video
Three women of different generations find themselves sharing a home, determined to break free from the limitations imposed on them, in Sweet Kaaram Coffee. Together they embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery and growth. As they take bold steps forward, their lives become a captivating adventure filled with learning, resilience and newfound independence. Madhoo, Lakshmi and Santhy Balachandran bring to life this heartwarming tale — directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Swathi Raghuraaman and Krishna Marimuthu — celebrating the strength and spirit of these women.
Streaming on: July 6
Adhura
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The arrival of 10-year-old Vedant (Shrenik Arora) at Nilgiri Valley School sets off a disconcerting chain of events in Adhura, a bone-chilling series created by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K. Chawla. Adhiraj (Ishwak Singh), tormented by his actions 15 years ago, finds himself facing his inner demons when the class of 2007 reunites. However, as Vedant's journey becomes entwined with Adhiraj's, a malevolent secret emerges, placing the entire campus in peril as a series of terrifying incidents unfold. Rasika Dugal plays a key role in this spine-chilling tale of terror.
Streaming on: July 7
Archier Gallery
Platform: ZEE5
Set in the nostalgic city of Kolkata, engineer Archie (Bonny Sengupta) and his father, Amulya (Rajatava Dutta), embrace the spirit of timeless romance. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Archie encounters a mysterious girl teaching a young beggar boy. Consumed by his love for her, Archie starts experiencing hallucinations of her presence everywhere. With his father's encouragement, he sets out on a journey to find the girl. However, fate takes an intriguing twist when Archie crosses paths with Niharika (Ayoshi Talukdar), a colleague, causing him to question the compatibility of traditional romance in today’s world.
Streaming on: July 7
Blind
Platform: JioCinema
Sonam Kapoor plays Gia, a resilient visually-impaired woman who gets thrust into a high-stakes criminal investigation, in Shome Makhija-helmed mystery thriller Blind. As the sole witness in a perplexing case, Gia confronts the murderer with unwavering determination, unravelling the mysteries surrounding the events. Purab Kohli delivers a riveting performance as the formidable antagonist, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this covert and suspenseful thriller.
Streaming on: July 7
Farhana
Platform: SonyLIV
Driven by the desire to support her family, Farhana (Aishwarya Rajesh), a middle-class mother, secures employment in a contact centre. However, lured by the prospect of greater earnings, she ventures into a riskier division, oblivious to the dangers that lie ahead. As Farhana delves deeper into this treacherous pursuit, she becomes entangled in a hazardous situation, jeopardising not only her own life but also the well-being of her family. In this captivating thriller, directed by Nelson Venkatesan, the choices made by Farhana and the resulting consequences shed light on the sacrifices and perils associated with the pursuit of financial stability.
Streaming on: July 7
Fatal Seduction
Platform: Netflix
During an electrifying weekend getaway, Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher), a married professor, succumbs to an affair with a younger man, Jacob (Prince Grootboom), only to unearth a tangled web of deceit woven by those she holds dear. In this captivating narrative — created by Steven Pillemer — love, lust and betrayal intertwine, laying bare the delicate nature of relationships and the depths to which human desires can lead.
Streaming on: July 7
Hack My Home
Platform: Netflix
Netflix's latest home renovation show, Hack My Home, is filled with awe-inspiring and aspirational makeovers. This series focuses on deserving families facing a common issue: the need for more space without wanting to relocate or spend a fortune on upgrades. To tackle these spatial challenges, a team of experts is brought in, including Mikel Welch for design, Brooks Atwood for innovation, Ati Williams for construction and Jessica Banks for engineering. These skilled professionals combine their expertise to transform cramped areas using imaginative and unconventional building techniques, decor choices and storage solutions. Their goal is to maximise every square inch of the home and unlock its full potential for their clients.
Streaming on: July 7
IB 71
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
IB 71, a spy thriller directed by Sankalp Reddy, tells the story of Dev (Vidyut Jammwal), an Indian intelligence officer who is roped in to thwart Pakistan's plot to attack the northeastern states of India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Collaborating closely with China, Pakistan intends to deploy fighter planes from West Pakistan to their military bases in East Pakistan. However, this necessitates using Indian airspace. As information regarding Pakistan's scheme reaches New Delhi, Dev devises a clever strategy, which, if successful, would enable India to block Pakistan’s access to its airspace.
Streaming on: July 7
Tarla
Platform: ZEE5
Tarla is a captivating biopic that chronicles the extraordinary life of Tarla Dalal (Huma Qureshi) as she rises from humble beginnings to become a renowned Indian chef and celebrated cookbook writer. With unwavering ambition and determination, she conquers the culinary world, leaving a flavorful legacy for generations to come.
Streaming on: July 7
