Valentine's Week Special: Films to watch on OTT that prove love isn’t just about roses and fairytales

This Valentine's Day, move beyond the typical fairytale romances filled with dreamy scenarios, delicate roses, lighthearted giggles, and guaranteed happy endings. Instead, acknowledge the complex reality of love, which can sometimes be painful and destructive. This Valentine's Week, explore the darker side of love, the negative aspects, the pain, and the allure of the impossible. Watch these stormy and all-consuming romantic films with OTTplay Premium.

Dark romantic films to watch on OTTplay Premium:

Mayakkam Enna (Sun NXT, Aha)

Cast: Dhanush, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sunder Ramu, Mathivanan Rajendran, Pooja Devariya, Zara Barring, Raviprakash, Shilpi Kiran, Rajiv Choudhry

Wildlife photographer Karthik leads a carefree life until he encounters his friend’s lover, Yamini. This interaction sets off an unexpected chain of events. In a surprising twist of fate, Karthik and Yamini find themselves arranged for marriage with each other. Initially, their marriage seems like a dream come true, but their happiness is short-lived. Tragedy strikes when Yamini suffers a miscarriage that shatters their joy and tests the strength of their bond.

Bachelor (SonyLIV)

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi, Munishkanth, Bagavathi Perumal, Mysskin, Monica Chinnakotla, R. K. Vijay Murugan

While navigating the complexities of modern love, a couple tries to experiment with their love in a live-in relationship, where the lines between passion and true devotion are constantly clashing. As they face the challenges of building a life together, they must confront the harsh realities of pregnancy dilemmas, familial pressures, and their own uncertain futures. Torn between their desires and the demands of commitment, they struggle to define their own decisions.

Uyare (Manorama Max)

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Siddiqui, Prathap Pothen, Prem Prakash, Rajkumar, Samyuktha, Bhagath Manuel

Pallavi dreams of becoming a successful pilot, until her life takes a devastating turn. Her former lover, Govind, fueled by a toxic mix of anger and possessiveness, attacks her with acid. The assault not only leaves Pallavi with severe physical scars but also destroys her aspirations and shatters her confidence. As she embarks on a long journey of recovery, Pallavi must confront the trauma of her past and find the courage to build a new life and future.

Kaatru Veliyidai (JioCinema)

Cast: Karthi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Uday Mahesh, Rukmini Vijayakumar, Shraddha Srinath, RJ Balaji, Delhi Ganesh

As Indian Army pilot, Varun Chakrapani, is held captive by the Pakistani Force during the 1999 Kargil War, he spends his life remembering his lover, Dr. Leela Abraham. The memories of their romance help him distract from the harsh realities of his imprisonment. Varun's thoughts are filled with the tender moments he shared with Leela. As he reminisces about their time together, their love transcends borders and battles.