Latest OTT Releases This Week: From BRO, Adipurush to Elemental - Must-Watch Movies This Weekend

This week, if you're searching for some entertainment, you're in luck. On numerous OTT platforms, there are lots of fresh and intriguing movies to watch. Everyone can find something that they like, regardless of whether they prefer humor, drama, fantasy, or animation. Here are some of this week's OTT releases along with some justifications for watching them.

Elemental on Apple TV & Amazon Prime Video:

Elemental, the 27th feature film from Disney and Pixar, takes place in a universe where natural elements have taken on human characteristics. The plot tells the story of the water element Wade Ripple and the fire element Ember Lumen, who fall in love after Wade visits Ember's father Bernie's convenience store to look into a plumbing disaster. Now since components aren't supposed to mingle in society, the two must negotiate these newly discovered feelings.

Why you should watch it: Pixar's distinctive blend of colorful animation and creativity is on full display in the gorgeous and absorbent film Elemental.

Annapurna Photo Studio on ETV Win:

A rural dramedy titled Annapurna Photo Studio premiered in July on cinemas all around the world. The feel-good comedy was directed by Yash Rangineni and stars Chaitanya Rao and Lavannya Sahukara. Three friends—Chanti, Prasad, and Pandu—run a videography business as a means of support throughout the plot. A middle-aged Chanti falls in love with a rural belle who is attending college, and the former make fun of him for being old and having bad luck with women. Chanti and Prasad find themselves in trouble while attempting to save a woman. When an NRI Sindhu and her uncle arrive in the village, chaos ensues.

Why you should watch it: The feel-good film Annapurna Photo Studio oscillates between being light and a little melodrama.

The Moneky King on Netflix:

A charismatic monkey and his magical fighting stick are the stars of the action-packed family comedy The Monkey King, which follows them on a grand quest for immortality. They come across many demons, dragons, gods, and Monkey's biggest adversary of all—his own ego—along the journey. An ancient Chinese tale served as the basis for the animated film The Monkey King features a star-studded voice cast Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, BD Wong, Ron Yuan, Nan Li, and Stephanie Hsu. Peter Sohn is the film's director, and Pixar Animation Studios is in charge of production. 

Why you should watch it: Watch this film if you want an exciting, action-packed adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Adipurush on Amazon Prime Video:

The legendary Ramayana is retold in Adipurush, a masterpiece with a contemporary touch. Saif Ali Khan plays Raavan (Ravana), the ten-headed demon king who kidnaps Janaki, while Prabhas plays Raghav (Ram), Kriti Sanon plays Janaki (Sita). The film also stars Vatsal Sheth as Bharat (Bharata), Sonal Chauhan as Urmila (Urmila), and Sunny Singh as Lakshman (Lakshmana). Om Raut is the director of Adipurush, which is produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles. On June 16, Adipurush was released in theaters all around the world to mostly mixed reviews from critics and viewers. 

Why you should watch it: If you want to learn or re-learn about the epic Ramayana, you can opt this film as your weekend watch.

BRO on Netflix:

On July 28, 2023, the movie, starring Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej, was released in theaters. Priya Prakash Warrier, Ketika Sharma, and other actors are included in "BRO." Urvashi Rautela, a Bollywood actress, makes a brief appearance in the film.

Why you should watch it: If you do not want to miss the fun banter between uncle-nephew duo Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej then this must be on your weekend watchlist.