From Anaganaga to Maria: Underrated OTT gems you might have missed this week
Discover underrated OTT gems this week—from a Telugu drama on education to a Bengali thriller, a Maria Callas biopic, a romantic thriller, and intense action tales across genres and languages.
Last Updated: 04.47 PM, May 21, 2025
Diverse storylines, daring narratives, and moving performances that may have gone unnoticed are available in this week's selection of underrated OTT gems, perfect for those seeking a break from scroll fatigue and a new experience. These underappreciated titles cover a wide range of genres and languages, and they provide something for every type of viewer: a moving Telugu drama about reimagining education, an exciting Bengali thriller based on real events, and a disturbing biopic of opera legend Maria Callas.
You should not have missed these captivating films, thus we have compiled a list of them for you.
Underrated OTT gems you might have missed
Anaganaga is Sunny Sanjay's (writer/director) feature film about family drama. The film's main characters are Viharsh, Kajal Choudhary, and Sumanth. The protagonist, Vyas, is a teacher who thinks stories are a wonderful way to teach. His wife Bhagi is the principal at the corporate school where he works, and their traditional, rank-orientated system is at odds with his innovative approach.
The school management fires Vyas, blaming him for the poor test performance of their son Ram and a few other children. With the goal of demonstrating that education is about more than simply academics, Vyas, who is both humiliated and motivated, opens his school for children who are having difficulty learning.
Financial hardship, social cynicism, and even his wife's initial preference for a traditional education for their son are all obstacles he must overcome on his path. With his creative approaches, Vyas starts to have a positive influence on his kids, creating a supportive atmosphere where they may learn and develop. The film examines the deep connection between Vyas and Ram, as well as Vyas's steadfast commitment to his pedagogical principles in the face of countless obstacles.
Produced, written, and directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee of Windows Production, Bohurupi is an action thriller about a vigilante robbery. In the film, which is based on a series of true events that occurred between 1998 and 2005, Mukherjee plays the major part, and Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, and Koushani Mukherjee also star. The story follows Bikram, a travelling magician who makes a living by playing demon roles and who, following a magical dream, experiences a personal metamorphosis.
Based on true events that occurred in Raipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, between 1998 and 2005, the film follows Bikram, a jute mill worker and commerce graduate. The erroneous accusations of robbery and murder throw his life into disarray. Bikram loses faith in honesty and the system after enduring severe abuse in prison by SI Sumanta Ghosal. Selim, a seasoned bank robber he meets in prison, instructs him in the ways of crime. Sumanta, meanwhile, has a challenging time juggling his work and home responsibilities, such as taking care of his mentally unstable wife. At this juncture, Bikram weds Jhimli, the area's most skilled thief, after a passionate love affair.
Inspired by a new mission, Bikram becomes an expert imposter and becomes notorious for his audacious bank robberies. He and Sumanta engage in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse as he deftly evades the authorities. The film explores the effects of treachery, despair, and survival as the risks increase.
A biographical psychological drama film titled Maria was written by Steven Knight and directed by Pablo Larraín. It was made in a joint venture involving American, Italian, and German studios. The film, which stars Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, chronicles her final days in Paris in 1977 as she contemplates her life and work. To round out the supporting cast, we have Pierfrancesco Favino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Haluk Bilginer, Stephen Ashfield, and Alba Rohrwacher. This film follows Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021) in Larraín's trilogy about famous women of the 20th century.
One of the most legendary singers of the twentieth century was Maria Callas. The film reimagines the famed diva in her dying days as she faces her identity and life's challenges; it follows the Greek-American soprano as she retires to Paris following a brilliant and turbulent career in the public glare.
The romantic action thriller Nesippaya was produced by XB Film Creators and directed by Vishnuvardhan. Akash Murali makes his acting debut alongside Aditi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu, and Khushbu.
A murder unites two lovers, torn apart by life's ups and downs. Arjun, driven by his intense love for Diya, defies expectations, ventures beyond limits, and confronts the unknown in his pursuit to unravel her fate.
Taish is Bejoy Nambiar's neo-noir action thriller film. Pulkit Samrat, Jim Sarbh, Harshvardhan Rane, Kriti Kharbanda and Sanjeeda Shaikh are the stars of the movie. Nishant Pitti, Bejoy Nambiar, and Deepak Mukut are the producers.
Aarfa Khan is a Pakistani physician, and Rohan Kalra is an Indian doctor residing in the UK. Their love is passionate but fraught with complications. Rohan plans to travel alone to India for his brother Krish's wedding because he is afraid his traditional parents would reject Aarfa. Back at home, things are getting heated because of mounting familial pressure and the gradual revelation of long-buried secrets. Things improve when Krish's boyhood friend Sunny shows up, but they swiftly go downhill once Krish's fiancée is involved in a controversy. Jahaan, the brother's wife, is forced into marriage against her will, while simultaneously, a tragic family story unfolds involving Pali, a disturbed man who loves her. Unfortunately, Pali's hopes of finally breaking free of his abusive home with Jahaan are dashed as he experiences the crushing blows of treachery and despair.
A chain reaction of heated exchanges ensues as these two narratives entwine, set off by long-buried secrets. The trio of Rohan, Sunny, and Pali find themselves entangled in a perilous web of accusations and reprisals as an unexpected act of revenge triggers a perilous domino effect. Tragedies unfold as lives are lost, loyalties are challenged, and unexpected paths to justice are explored. Years later, when Sunny goes missing, Rohan is dragged back into a world he wished he had left behind, and old hurts come flooding back. A high-stakes showdown follows an enthralling chain of events, but unfortunately, not everyone will emerge unscathed. Slowly but surely, the truth comes out, and at the end, the only question is, Who gets to go?
As the plot of The Bayou unfolds, a vacation for recent college graduate Kyle and her friends takes a chilling turn when they manage to survive an aeroplane crash in the notoriously lonely Louisiana Bayou. Little do they know, something much more sinister lurks in the shallows of the water. Produced by Ashley Holberry, James Harris, and Mark Lane, and directed by Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson, the film features Athena Strates, Madelena Aragao, and Elisha Applebaum.