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COMING UP on OTT This January

COMING UP on OTT This January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

From light-hearted comedies to medical dramas to stories set in the heartland, there's something for everyone.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Medieval heroes, cursed heroes, monsters, scamsters, there's no dearth of action on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma tells us.

Teen Doctors. Ghostbusters. Potluck Parties

Teen Doctors. Ghostbusters. Potluck Parties

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Parisian serial killers. Teen doctors. Desi ghostbusters. Potluck parties. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe

CRIME. HORROR. ADULTERY

CRIME. HORROR. ADULTERY

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Healing intergalactic encounters, haunted office spaces and spooky Star Wars, Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Salute Review

Salute Review

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.

Sara gets a champi from Ma!

Sara gets a champi from Ma!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Nia misses shoot days... Parineeti is grateful...

Your Honour 2 Review

Your Honour 2 Review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Jimmy Sheirgill and Mita Vashisht deliver fine performances in E Niwas's crime drama, observes Namrata Thakker.

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Popcorn entertainment returns to your living rooms with quite a bang on OTT this week.

Puzhu Review

Puzhu Review

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Mammootty plays the despicable Kuttan with absolute integrity, observes Divya Nair.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Blockbusters, Oscar winners, fairy tales, indies and cute doggies, Sukanya Verma assures it's all there on OTT this week.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

Kaanekkaane Review

Kaanekkaane Review

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Kaanekkaane is Suraj's triumph all the way, declares Divya Nair.

'Male actors don't age on screen. Women do'

'Male actors don't age on screen. Women do'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There's just a handful of roles for a few actresses.' 'When I meet other actresses my age, they say the same thing: No roles!'

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The announcement came late Monday evening - and broke the internet. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, had bought microblogging site Twitter for a neat $44 billion. The little blue bird, which is known to take on many avatars depending on the mood, leanings and interests of who it is chirping for, went into overdrive. While some Twitter users flooded the site with memes and humorous takes on the move, the deal also had a fair share of critics.

Maharani review

Maharani review

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Huma Qureshi makes this predictable yet engaging political drama binge-watch worthy, notes Namrata Thakker.

Potluck review

Potluck review

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Things may seem too nice to be tru,e but the affable energy of its harmonious cast makes Potluck a rare light watch on the desi OTT scene, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously

'People in India take offence at jokes'

'People in India take offence at jokes'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'People in India take offence because maybe that joke doesn't suit their narrative.' 'But they will laugh at a joke by that same person if it's in their favour.'

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

'When you lose a job, it affects your self-worth...'

'When you lose a job, it affects your self-worth...'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'...Your confidence.' 'You go through this emotional roller coaster ride, which affects your partner as well.'

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Undekhi review

Undekhi review

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'Undekhi sends chills down your spine,' notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Affluence without conscience, haunted homes and heads, a big fat Punjabi wedding and more on OTT this week. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations.

Tabbar review

Tabbar review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

There's the excitement of watching minor people commit major crimes and watching how that becomes their second nature, almost. Just when you think the show is extending outwards, it implodes. And with the ethical hinges off totally, you, the viewer, wouldn't know quite how to react, observes Sreehari Nair.

Is he playing Lalu in Maharani?

Is he playing Lalu in Maharani?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'In the first lockdown, my mother used to feed me everything possible.' 'After all, she is an Indian mother.' 'Sometimes laddoos, sometimes parathas.' 'I gained almost 10 kg.' 'When Maharani fell into my lap, the weight was a perfect match for the character.'

Bhonsle review

Bhonsle review

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The pure grace and proportion in Manoj Bajpayee's performance shows he knows his art inside out,' applauds Sukanya Verma.

Your Honor review

Your Honor review

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'A thriller that doesn't thrill can't be a great audience pleaser.' 'Patience is key here,' observes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Females contributed to 47 per cent of the tournament reach.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The insatiable greed for money and power is too large, too repugnant to thwart. And no one epitomised that better than Harshad Mehta, notes Dhruv Munjal.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

'Salman Khan has an amazing soul'

'Salman Khan has an amazing soul'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'What they saw in Bigg Boss was not me.'

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

With a string of deals with telecom service providers, DTH operators and Bollywood stars, Netflix goes all out to protect its turf in India and fend off competition, says Viveat Pinto.

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Video isn't just about old school television shows, advertisements and tutorials anymore - short, crisp and engaging content across different formats is becoming increasingly popular in a world where stories are consumed on the go.

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The India-Australia series comes at the end of the calendar year, in a quarter when most brands are close to the end of their advertising budgets.