OTT releases this week: Suriya, Taapsee Pannu, R Madhavan among new picks

This week’s OTT lineup features a mix of films and series across genres, including Suriya’s family drama Vishwanath & Sons, Taapsee Pannu’s action thriller Gandhari, R Madhavan’s G.D.N, teen drama Crew Girl and Zakir Khan’s latest stand-up special.

Hyderabad: If you are looking for something new to watch this week, OTT platforms have a mix of films and series spanning drama, romance, comedy, thrillers and real-life stories. From Suriya’s family drama to a new teen sports series and Taapsee Pannu’s action thriller, here are some titles to add to your watchlist.

Vishwanath & Sons — Netflix

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Starring Suriya, Mamitha Baiju and Radikaa Sarathkumar, Vishwanath & Sons follows a celebrated Olympic shooter whose life takes an unexpected turn when he travels to America in search of a donor for his sick child. The drama also brings an unexpected romance into his journey.

Waiting Hai — Prime Video

This seven-episode scam dramedy follows a railway police officer investigating a Tatkal ticketing racket while a young computer enthusiast turns his technical skills into an illegal ticket-booking business.

Crew Girl — Netflix

This eight-episode teen drama follows 16-year-old rower Teagan Tao, whose promising sporting career is disrupted by a family scandal. At a new school, she finds herself joining an all-boys rowing team, where competition, friendships and romance unfold.

G.D.N — Netflix

R Madhavan stars as Indian inventor and industrialist G.D. Naidu in this biographical drama. The film traces Naidu’s journey as he faces challenges during the colonial era and works towards becoming one of India’s notable innovators.

Irumudi — Netflix

Ravi Teja stars in this emotional thriller as a father who takes up an arduous spiritual practice after his daughter makes a request. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film explores family, faith and the lengths a parent is willing to go for a child.

Babita Singh Reporting — Prime Video

Nimisha Sajayan plays a police officer who secretly investigates the murder of a childhood friend after the local police fail to take the case seriously. The investigation gradually forces her to confront family issues while finding confidence in her own abilities.

Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar — Netflix

Zakir Khan gets personal in this stand-up special, drawing from his childhood and his relationship with his father. The special combines humour with stories about family, growing up and seeing a parent from a different perspective.

Lust Stories 3 — Netflix

The latest instalment of the anthology explores relationships, intimacy, love and desire through four separate stories. The film brings together different perspectives on modern relationships and human connections.

Gandhari — Netflix

Taapsee Pannu leads this action thriller as a mother who takes matters into her own hands after losing her eyesight and her daughter to a kidnapping. The film combines an emotional family story with crime and action.

Alpha — Netflix

Alpha is another addition to the current streaming lineup, offering viewers a Hindi-language action drama to round out the watchlist. The film is currently available to stream on Netflix in India.