An exciting weekend awaits Cinephiles as some interesting movies and shows are arriving on various OTT platforms. From bone-chilling thriller Adhura to slice-of-life drama Tarla, here’s a look at five big OTT releases of this weekend which should be part of your watchlist.
Tarla
Release Date: July 7, 2023
OTT Platform: Zee5
Tarla is a biopic of iconic home chef Tarla Dalal who redefined Indian-styled cooking and the won hearts of millions. The slice-of-life drama movie directed by Piyush Gupta focuses on her journey in the world of cooking and her rise to fame. In addition to Huma Qureshi, who plays the titular role, the movie also features Sharib Hashmi, Bharati Achrekar, Amarjeet Singh and Purnendu Bhattacharya.
Adhura
Release Date: July 7, 2023
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Adhura is a supernatural thriller set in an elite boarding school that hides a secret so dark and horrible it will shake the very foundations of the school and the lives of everyone connected to it. Directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K Chawla, the series features Ishwak Singh, Rasika Dugal, Shrenik Arora, Rahul Dev and Zoa Morani among others.
Farhana
Release Date: July 7, 2023
OTT Platform: Sony LIV
The movie revolves around the life of a Muslim woman Farhana (Aishwariya) whose family’s depleting financial conditions force her to work at a call center. Attracted by the promise of making more money, she decides to try a riskier path without knowing the potential dangers that await her. As Farhana goes deeper into this dangerous pursuit, she gets caught up in a risky situation that puts her life and her family’s safety in danger. This exciting story shows how the decisions Farhana makes have serious outcomes and teach us about the sacrifices and dangers that come with trying to achieve financial stability.
The Pope’s Exorcist
Release Date: July 7, 2023
OTT Platform: Netflix
Based on the 1990 book An Exorcist Tells His Story and the 1992 book An Exorcist: More Stories by Father Gabriele Amorth, the movie follows Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, who investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
IB 71
Release Date: July 7, 2023
OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
IB 71 is an espionage action film based on true events that were instrumental in India winning the 1971 war against Pakistan. The film revolves around the events when The IB learns that China-backed Pakistan would attack India as the situation in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) reaches a breaking point.
So, this is the list of 5 big OTT releases for this weekend. Which of these are you looking to stream? Let us know in the comments section!
