An unlikely romance, a terrible tragedy, a search for a fairy tale, a witch in the making and a legally dead guy fighting to reclaim his life, Sukanya Verma recommends all this on OTT this week.
Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.
'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Sukanya Verma looks at what's looking hot on the OTT menu this week.
Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.
Check out the entertainment coming up on OTT in September.
'While OTTs are a reality, big film producers will prefer a theatrical release before a digital one.'
I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.
The glass is always full when it comes to OTT. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch on streaming platforms this week.
'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'
Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.
Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for this week.
Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah are an absolute treat to watch.
As The Family Man season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 4, Subhash K Jha lists five things to watch out for.
There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods.
Stepping up the company's AI and cloud play, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access their photos, videos, documents, digital content and data. Addressing the 47th AGM of RIL, Ambani said the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome offer will be launched during the upcoming Diwali, which would bring a "powerful and affordable solution where cloud data storage and data-powered AI services are available to everyone, everywhere". "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and data.
With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.
There's tons more action to catch on OTT this week.
'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'
Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.
Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.
'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'
There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
If you're a fan of the horror genre, give Adhura a watch because it will definitely give you the heebie-jeebies! recommends Namrata Thakker.
The Rings of Power has a visual distinction and vibe entirely of its own, observes Sukanya Verma.
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.
'I had a very tumultuous relationship with what occurred.'
'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'
Vidya Balan and Director Amit V Masurkar working together is reason enough to be excited about Sherni, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'I did not have a chat with Ayushmann Khurrana.' 'We didn't have that session nor did I want one.' 'I believe in doing work by myself.'
'We are all responsible citizens, supremely sensitive to the politics and culture of Tamil Nadu.'
It's a big week for Aamir Khan. After a gap of four years, he will be seen in the theatres once again.
The importance of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand was not lost on Dhawan
There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.
A look at the pictures from the premiere.
