This weekend is set to be an entertainment extravaganza for Indian streaming audiences, with major platforms dropping fresh content just in time for your binge sessions. From the highly anticipated final season of a global phenomenon to long-awaited Bollywood rom-coms and gritty regional thrillers, there's something for every mood.
Blockbuster Series & Films to Watch
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 arrives on Netflix from November 26, bringing the Hawkins crew together for their ultimate confrontation with Vecna. This promises to be the most explosive chapter yet in the beloved series.
Bollywood fans can mark their calendars for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, streaming on Netflix from November 27. This Dharma Productions romantic comedy stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor as two former lovers whose paths cross again at a wedding, inevitably stirring both romance and chaos. The film also features Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra in pivotal roles.
Another significant release is the Hindi version of the Kannada epic, Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1. It begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 27. The period drama follows tribal leader Berme, played by Rishab Shetty, as he rebels against the king of the Bangra Kingdom, leading to a mythical confrontation guided by the guardian spirits Panjurli and Guliga.
Diverse Stories Across Genres
For those seeking intense drama, Sunshine on Netflix (from November 26) tells the story of a young gymnast whose Olympic dreams face a drastic turn when she discovers she is pregnant right before the national trials.
Left-Handed Girl offers a poignant family narrative, arriving on Netflix from November 28. It follows a mother and her daughters as they rebuild their lives in Taipei, navigating cultural differences and the unique challenges of raising a child perceived as 'different'.
Action enthusiasts have multiple options. Mass Jathara on Netflix (from November 28) features Ravi Teja as a righteous railway cop, Lakshman Bheri, who takes on a powerful drug cartel after disrupting a major ganja racket. The Tamil thriller Aaryan, starring Vishnu Vishal, makes its OTT debut on Netflix from November 28 after its theatrical run. It is also available in Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Zee5 adds to the thriller roster with Raktabeej 2, a political action thriller streaming from November 28. The plot involves an IB officer and a West Bengal cop teaming up to foil a terror plot designed to destabilize Indo-Bangladesh relations.
Lighter Fare & Unique Concepts
If you're in the mood for comedy, Zee5 presents The Pet Detective from November 28. This Malayalam action-comedy stars Sharaf U Dheen, Anupama Parameswaran, and Vinayakan, and revolves around a mischievous macaw that turns a couple's life upside down.
For a truly unique premise, Primitive War lands on Lionsgate Play on November 28. The series follows an elite US reconnaissance team in war-torn Vietnam. Their mission to locate a missing platoon takes a wild turn when they find themselves fighting for survival against dinosaurs lurking in the jungle.
With such a varied lineup of releases, this weekend promises non-stop entertainment for Indian OTT audiences, catering to all tastes from high-octane action and gripping thrillers to heartwarming dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies.
