This week brings an exciting lineup of digital entertainment to Indian audiences, featuring everything from India's official Oscar submission to international thrillers and intimate family documentaries. Leading the pack is the highly anticipated streaming release of Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 98th Academy Awards.
Major Film Releases Dominating OTT Platforms
Homebound made its digital debut on Netflix on November 21, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema. The powerful drama follows childhood friends Shoaib, played by Ishaan Khatter, and Chandan, portrayed by Vishal Jethwa, whose shared aspiration to join the police force shapes their destinies. Janhvi Kapoor adds emotional depth to this compelling narrative that explores friendship, duty, and the pressures confronting modern Indian youth.
Meanwhile, on Lionsgate Play, viewers can experience the high-stakes thriller Relay featuring Riz Ahmed and Lily James. Directed by David Mackenzie, the film centers on Ash, a world-class fixer who operates in shadows, managing dangerous negotiations between corporations and whistleblowers. His carefully concealed identity faces ultimate jeopardy when he encounters Sarah, a courageous biotech employee whose exposure of a corporate secret makes her a target, forcing Ash to break his cardinal rule of staying invisible.
International Stars and Family Stories
Prime Video offers the gripping psychological drama After The Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film stars Julia Roberts as a college professor facing personal and professional crises when her student, played by Ayo Edebiri, accuses a colleague, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, while dark secrets from her past resurface. Written by Nora Garrett, the ensemble cast includes Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny.
JioCinema presents The Roses, featuring powerhouse performers Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in a black comedy reimagining of The War of the Roses. The story follows architect Theo and aspiring chef Ivy, whose perfect marriage with twin children takes dramatic turns when Theo's career falters and Ivy achieves celebrity chef status, leading them to make each other's lives increasingly difficult.
Intimate Look at Bollywood's First Family
Netflix also hosts Dining with the Kapoors, released on November 21, which brings together Bollywood's legendary first film family to celebrate Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday. Directed by Smriti Mundhra and created by Armaan Jain, this fly-on-the-wall documentary special offers unprecedented access to the Kapoor family's private moments, featuring laughter, stories, and cherished memories connected through their love for food.
The special includes appearances from multiple generations of Kapoors: Randhir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Rima Jain, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Aadar Jain, providing viewers with an intimate celebration of one of Indian cinema's most enduring legacies.
