Kennedy to Eesha: 5 New OTT releases to watch in Indian languages

It is a mixed bag of releases in the digital space this week. Anurag Kashyap brings the Hindi neo-noir crime thriller Kennedy, while Uday Mahesh ushers in a feel-good tale of a lost puppy for Tamil cinema. The Kannada series Raakshasa delves into a series of brutal murders, while the Malayalam film Paathirathri revolves around cops and the Telugu film Eesha brings a horror tale. Here’s a look at the new OTT releases to watch in Indian languages that are available to stream on OTTplay Premium.

Which are the new OTT releases

Hindi: Kennedy

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s long-delayed film finally hit the screens, without a theatrical release. The film follows Kennedy, who poses as a cab driver but is in fact a ruthless killer. Through non-linear narrative, the film depicts Kennedy’s past as a ruthless cop Uday Shetty who is now presumed to be dead. Rahul Bhat plays the titular role, while Sunny Leone too makes an impression as Charlie. Anurag Kashyap’s gritty movie, that exposes the rot in our system, deserves to be watched.

Tamil: Lucky The Superstar

The film follows a puppy, which seems to have a positive impact on everyone it meets. A little girl is enamoured by it, while a politician seeks it for dubious means. But the lovable puppy goes missing and now everyone from humans to canines are on the search for it. GV Prakash leads the film, which also features With Love actress Anasawara Rajan. If you are looking for a lighthearted film to watch this weekend, then go for director Uday Mahesh’s film.

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Malayalam: Paathirathri

The Malayalam film, directed by Ratheena PT, follows SI Jancy and CPO Harish as they set out on patrolling duty. They come across a dubious incident at midnight, that upends both their personal and professional lives. Navya Nair plays the SI, while Soubin Shahir is seen as the junior cop in the film, which takes a close look at the Kerala police force.

Also read: Paathirathri on OTT: Netizens say Navya Nair-Soubin Shahir film is worth watching once; 'not your usual thriller' 

Kannada: Raakshasa

The latest Kannada series delves into a police investigation after some horrifying murders are reported along a river bank in north Karnataka. Locals believe it to be crocodile attacks, while SI Hanmappa sets out to find the truth. Vijay Raghavendra leads this 7-episode series, which is an adaptation of the Tamil series Vilangu.

Telugu: Eesha

A horror film, Four rational friends set out to expose fake godmen. But when they take on Aadhi Dev, he dares the friends to spend three nights in a haunted place. Hebah Patel, Siri Hanumanth, and Akhil Raj star in Eesha, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OTT Play subscribers can also watch the film through a top-up option.

New OTT releases FAQs

Q. What are the latest movies released in OTT?

A. The latest movies released on OTT this week include the Hindi film Kennedy, the Tamil movie Lucky The Superstar, the Malayalam cop film Paathirathri, and the Telugu horror film Eesha.

Q. Where can I watch Kennedy in India?

A. Indian viewers can watch Kennedy on Zee5 via OTTplay Premium.