Jude Law’s The Young Pope to Sai Dhanshika's Dhakshina, exciting films and series to watch on Lionsgate Play this February 2025

Lionsgate Play will release a diverse range of captivating films and series across languages and genres on February 21, 2025. Viewers can look forward to some of the most underrated releases such as 2024’s Telugu drama, Dhakshina to 2020’s English horror flick, Death of Me. With something for everyone, Lionsgate Play promises an exciting line-up of fresh stories to enjoy. Read on to find out more about the exciting releases on the same day. Interestingly, OTTplay Premium subscribers will also be able to watch the films and series through their subscriptions.

Upcoming films and series to watch on Lionsgate Play:

Dhakshina

Cast: Sai Dhanshika, Rishav Basu, Sneha Singh, Hima Sailaja, Magna Choudhary, Karuna, Naveen, Ankitha

Released in October 2024, this Telugu drama delves into the coastal city of Vizag, which is gripped with terror as a series of gruesome murders occur, making the citizens horrified. One determined police officer is on the hunt for the killer, and all clues point to a woman who was present at each scene, mysteriously.

The Young Pope

Cast: Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Silvio Orlando, Javier Cámara, Scott Shepherd, Cécile de France, Ludivine Sagnier, Toni Bertorelli, James Cromwell, Stefano Accorsi

Released in 2016, this British drama series is about Lenny Belardo, whose unexpected ascension to the papacy marks the first time an American holds the position. Once in power, he wasted no time in reshaping the Church to align with his personal vision.

Homefront

Cast: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Rachelle Lefevre, Frank Grillo, Clancy Brown, Izabela Vidovic

Released in 2013, the action thriller is finally making its debut in India through Lionsgate Play. This film is about Phil Broker, a seasoned DEA agent, who is forced to retire after his undercover identity is compromised when he messes up an operation. Seeking a peaceful life, Phil relocates to a quaint small town with his daughter. However, their peace is short-lived, when Phil crosses paths with a notorious local drug lord, sparking a situation that puts Phil and his daughter in danger.

The Dominator

Cast: Seo Se-myung, Lee Joon-sung, Na Seung-min, Yeo Eun-chae

Released in 2019, this South Korean film is also set to make its OTT debut in India. The story revolves around Han-cheol, a high school student, and his friends, who have set their sights on becoming the top underdogs of the eleventh grade. To achieve their goal, they engage in intense rivalries and fights with other students, determined to outdo and outsmart them, one by one.

Cabin Fever: Reboot

Cast: Matthew Daddario, Gage Golightly, Nadine Crocker, Dustin Ingram, Samuel Davis, Randy Schulman

Released in 2017, this action thriller is the reboot of the 2002 namesake film, Cabin Fever. The story follows a group of five friends, fresh out of college, who embark on a final week of fun at a secluded cabin in the woods. However, their party plans take a dark turn when they become victims of a terrifying, flesh-eating virus. This horror-comedy takes a fresh spin on a classic tale, delivering creative and shocking death scenes.

Tekken 2

Cast: Kane Kosugi, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Rade Šerbedžija, Gary Daniels, Kelly Wenham

Released in 2014, this film is titled Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge. The film serves as a prequel to the 2009 film, Tekken. It's about a mysterious man with no memory of his past, who possesses incredible fighting abilities. Soon he gets recruited by a Guerrilla leader to work as a deadly assassin. But after one intense battle, fragments of his past start to resurface. Driven by curiosity and a thirst for truth, he sets out to uncover more about his hidden identity.

Death of Me

Cast: Maggie Q, Luke Hemsworth, Alex Essoe, Kat Ingkarat, Kelly B. Jones

Released in 2020, this horror thriller follows a couple who wakes up with intolerable headaches and foggy memories of the previous night. As they slowly piece together the events, they stumble upon a terrifying revelation. With a typhoon raging outside, the couple is forced to wait it out while trying to reconstruct the fragmented memories of their chaotic night.