OTT Releases This Week: From Heart-Racing Thrillers like Kübra to Heart-Touching Dramas like Captivating The King
January 19, 2024: This week’s OTT releases bring a fascinating array of movies and web series, catering to a myriad of tastes and genres. With platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar showcasing these releases, viewers are in for a treat. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from this week’s OTT releases, including highlights like “Salaar”, “Indian Police Force”, “Kübra”, and “Extra Ordinary Man”.
A Shop for Killers
Plot: A young man, orphaned and raised by his uncle who owned a mall, confronts a new reality following his uncle’s unexpected passing.
- Genre: Action/Drama
- Cast: Kim Hye-jun, Lee Dong-wook, Ji-Bin Park
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
- Release Date: January 17
Kübra
Plot: Gökhan starts getting messages from Kübra, a user on a social network. She gives him information and cautions, leading him to choose between good and evil.
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Çagatay Ulusoy, Aslihan Malbora, Ahsen Eroglu
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: January 18
Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story
Plot: In 2009, Ross Brawn led a small and underfunded team to victory in the world’s most elite car racing championship.
- Genre: Documentary
- Cast: Ross Brawn, Jenson Button, Keanu Reeves
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
- Release Date: January 19
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Plot: In 1937, designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, known for dressing Spain’s elite, launched his first high fashion collection in Paris after working successfully in Madrid and San Sebastián.
- Genre: Biopic
- Cast: Alberto San Juan, Belén Cuesta, Gemma Whelan
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
- Release Date: January 19
Sixty Minutes
Plot: A mixed martial arts fighter skips an important match to be at his daughter’s birthday party in Berlin, hoping this will help him retain custody of her.
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Emilio Sakraya, Dennis Mojen, Marie Mouroum
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: January 19
Indian Police Force
Plot: Delhi police officer Kabir Malik fights the terrorist Zarar.
- Genre: Action/Thriller
- Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Vivek Anand Oberoi.
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Release Date: January 19
Extra Ordinary Man
Plot: Abhi, who loves acting from a young age, becomes a junior artist. His life gets complex when he falls for Likitha, a company executive.
- Genre: Action/Comedy
- Cast: Nithin, Rohini, Sree Leela
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
- Release Date: January 19
The Bequeathed
Plot: A woman receives a cemetery from a deceased uncle and becomes involved in murders and secrets.
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Ryu Kyung-soo
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: January 19
Hazbin Hotel
Plot: Lucifer’s daughter sets up a hotel to help demons reform and reduce Hell’s overcrowding without violence.
- Genre: Animation/Comedy
- Cast: Vivienne Medrano, Elsie Lovelock, Michael Kovach
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Release Date: January 19
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire
Plot: Lee In becomes king but contends with power struggles; baduk player Kang Hee Soo tries to seduce him but gets seduced instead.
- Genre: Action/Thriller
- Cast: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: January 20
Captivating the King
Plot: Lee In becomes king but contends with power struggles; baduk player Kang Hee Soo tries to seduce him but gets seduced instead.
- Genre: K-Drama
- Cast: Jo Jung-suk, Shin Se-kyung, Lee Shin-young
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: January 21
In conclusion, the OTT releases this week are a mix of thrillers, action-packed dramas, insightful documentaries, and intriguing biopics. These varied genres ensure that there’s something for every viewer to enjoy over the weekend. Don’t miss out on these exciting OTT releases!