Kamal Ghorui
This week’s OTT calendar is one of the most stacked of the year so far, delivering something genuinely compelling across every genre and platform. Leading the charge is the long-awaited fifth and final season of ‘The Boys’ on Amazon Prime Video, which arrived on April 8 with Homelander’s grip on America tighter and more terrifying than ever. On Netflix, Dan Levy’s dark comedy series ‘Big Mistakes’ promises sharp humour and organised crime chaos from April 9, while the Tamil blockbuster ‘Thaai Kizhavi,’ fronted by a critically praised Radhikaa Sarathkumar makes its JioHotstar debut on April 10 after a strong theatrical run.Check out some of these OTT releases that you can enjoy at your comfort zones this week and we are sure you will love all of them.
‘The Boys’ Season 5
In this season finale, the stakes reach a genocidal peak as Homelander (Antony Starr) establishes a fascist regime, leaving the core vigilante team captured and vulnerable. While Annie (Erin Moriarty) and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) lead a desperate resistance alongside the Gen V supes, a terminally ill Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) plots to unleash a lethal virus to exterminate all supe-kind. With the chaotic return of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) caught in the crossfireRelease date: April 8Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
‘Big Mistakes’
Starring Daniel Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf. This comedy-thriller, created by Dan Levy, follows two siblings whose desperate attempt to help their grandmother goes hilariously wrong, landing them in the chaotic world of organized crime. Blending sharp humor with crime-driven twists, it promises an unpredictable and entertaining ride.Release date: April 9Streaming platform: Netflix
‘Thaai Kizhavi’
Thaai Kizhavi, led by Radhika Sarathkumar, is one of most talked-about Tamil releases this week on April 10. With strong performances and a compelling narrative, it is also available in Telugu, expanding its reach to a wider audience. Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s performance received good reviews from the audience. The film has already become a blockbuster at the box office.Release date: April 10Streaming on: JioHotstar
‘Tu Yaa Main’
An official adaptation of the 2018 Thai hit ‘The Pool’, ‘Tu Yaa Main’ is a high-tension survival thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The story follows the clash of two different worlds: Maruti (Adarsh Gourav), a struggling rapper from Nalasopara, and Avani (Shanaya Kapoor), a high-profile social media influencer. The film features supporting performances by Mona Singh, Parul Gulati, and Amruta Khanvilkar.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Netflix
‘O’Romeo ‘
Set against the gritty backdrop of post-independence Mumbai’s underworld, ‘O’Romeo’ is a romantic action thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the story follows Hussain Ustara (Shahid Kapoor), a flamboyant contract killer who wields a barber’s razor whose life takes a sharp turn when he falls for Afshan (Triptii Dimri), a grieving widow determined to avenge her husband’s murder by the powerful crime lord Jalal (Avinash Tiwary). The film features a strong supporting cast, including Nana Patekar as a cynical intelligence officer.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
‘Thrash’
‘Thrash’ is a high-stakes survival thriller that follows the residents of a coastal town as they face a double catastrophe: a Category 5 hurricane and a surge of hungry sharks brought inland by the storm. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the film stars Phoebe Dynevor as a pregnant woman trapped in her car, alongside Djimon Hounsou and Whitney Peak.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Netflix
‘Kaakkee Circus’
‘Kaakee Circus’ is a Tamil-language fantasy comedy-thriller web series that marks the directorial debut of Ameen Barif. Set in a fictional coastal town, the seven-episode series follows a book-obsessed jailer and an enthusiastic constable whose routine is upended when an eccentric thief attempts the impossible: breaking into a high-security sub-jail to steal a temple donation box. It stars Munishkanth, Subash Selvam, and Rajesh Madhavan in lead roles.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Zee5
‘Outcome’
In this dark comedy, Keanu Reeves stars as Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into his dark past to confront his demons and make amends. After being extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past, Reef embarks on a journey of redemption while navigating the industry’s eccentricities. Directed by Jonah Hill, who also stars in the film, the cast features a stellar lineup including Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, and Kaia Gerber.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Apple TV Plus
‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Returning after a four-year hiatus, ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 introduces a dramatic five-year time jump, transitioning the characters from the chaos of East Highland High into the complexities of young adulthood. The new season continues to explore heavy themes of addiction, identity, and shifting relationships as the ensemble navigates life beyond adolescence. Zendaya returns as Rue Bennett, leading a star-studded cast that includes Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Alexa Demie (Maddy), and Maude Apatow (Lexi), alongside new high-profile additions Sharon Stone and Natasha Lyonne.Release date: April 15Streaming on: JioHotstar
‘Toaster’
‘Toaster’ is a quirky dark comedy with focus on an ordinary household appliance that causes total chaos. The story follows Ramakant (Rajkummar Rao), a notorious miser who gifts a Rs. 5,500 toaster at a wedding, only to become obsessed with getting it back when the marriage is abruptly annulled. Directed by Vivek Daschaudhary and produced by Patralekhaa, the film features an ensemble cast including Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Seema Pahwa, and Abhishek Banerjee, with a special appearance by Farah Khan. Release date: April 15Streaming on: Netflix
