The pandemic situation in India has reached a breaking point and the only thing one can do now is stay safe and stay indoors. Here's everything OTT has to offer to keep you distracted this week.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.
The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.
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.
The Hindi version of Hindustani didn't do much either.
'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'
It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.
'While we've seen some standout series over the past year, few have been as captivating and binge-worthy as this.'
Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.
Joginder Tuteja takes us through the February releases of 2022.
Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.
'A good film is a good film.' 'If you enjoy watching it on Netflix, it should be equally fun to watch it in a theatre.'
'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'
DC superheroes, Marvel superheroes, sleep science, scandals, Sukanya Verma brings you all you catch on OTT this week.
You'll be spoilt for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you simply cannot afford to miss.
The actress' charming style evolution in pics.
The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
These movies may or may not have got critical acclaim, but when it comes to sheer eyeballs, these films did their job rather well.
'My mother puts up with me beating everybody up through the film but before the film comes to an end, she stops it. She is like, "I know what's happening next, I don't want to watch".'
The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw many winners, and the stars celebrate their wins on social media.
'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.' 'I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.' 'What saved me was what my mother used to say: Education.'
The glass is always full when it comes to OTT. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch on streaming platforms this week.
The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.
'There's really the kindest soul hidden inside this genius businessman.'
'Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.'
After Sita Raman, this is a Dulquer Salmaan film that has won Divya Nair's heart.
Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.
Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.
What is Akshara like in real life? Namrata Thakker looks at her Instagram feed to find out.
'The formula now is even if there is no profit there should be break-even.' 'We green-light a film only if we can see break-even in it.'
The OTT treasure is brimming again with tons of treats in various genres and languages. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can catch this week.
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
For those who may have missed the thriller Chehre in theatres, Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 Best Thriller Web series.
'Ekta has evolved to the extent that she understands the fight to keep the cinemas alive, to keep collective viewing alive.'
While things remain bleak for Bollywood at the box office, Hollywood's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has brought quick relief to exhibitors and distributors.
'I have been through a lot of auditions and the first thing we are told is that there will be intimate scenes and we have to be okay with it.' Luckily, there is no bold content in Commander Karan Saxena.'
