Sreejith Mullappilly
With so many films and series dropping on various streaming platforms, it can be hard for cinephiles to keep track of everything. This is why we have compiled this comprehensive list of films and shows releasing on OTT platforms this week (June 17 to 21). So let us dive into the list without further ado.
English:
House of the Dragon: Season 2 - JioCinema - June 17
The Game of Thrones prequel, based on George RR Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, tells the tale of the Targaryen civil war as King Viserys I Targaryen's offspring fight to take control of the Iron Throne. The first episode of Season 2 is now streaming on JioCinema. The rest of the episodes will drop on the platform once a week.
Last of the Giants: Season 3 - Disney+ Hotstar - June 17
The documentary series follows a group of people, including host Cyril Chauquet, on perilous expeditions to collect samples from giant, endangered fish. Two episodes from the eight-episode-long third season of the series are now on Disney+ Hotstar: Barracuda Brawl and Shark's Shadow. The rest of the episodes will be available on the platform in the coming weeks.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution - Netflix - June 18
Writer-director Page Hurwitz’s documentary film explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its role in driving social change. It stars real-life comedians Tig Notaro, Sandra Bernhard, and Suzy Eddie Izzard.
Federer: Twelve Final Days - Amazon Prime Video - June 20
Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia’s documentary follows tennis legend Roger Federer over the last twelve days of his career. With interviews featuring legendary foes on court and close friends off it, it provides never-before access to the footage that throws light on the relationship between the peerless tennis professionals.
Trigger Warning - Netflix - June 21
A tough Special Forces soldier (Jessica Alba) inherits her father's bar and clashes with a violent gang terrorising her hometown in this Netflix film. Mouly Surya directed it from a screenplay by John D Brancato, Josh Olson, and Halley Wegryn Gross.
Hindi:
Kota Factory: Season 3 - Netflix - June 20
The series the lives of students in Kota, Rajasthan, as they try to clear challenging examinations for IIT entrance. The cast includes Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Alam Khan, Ranjan Raj, and Tillotama Shome.
Bad Cop - Disney+ Hotstar - June 21
Bad Cop is based on the eponymous German show, in which an expert in the study of crime assumes his deceased criminal twin brother’s identity. Directed by Aditya Datt, the series stars Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah, Harleen Sethi, and Saurabh Sachdeva.
Tamil:
Aranmanai 4 - Disney+ Hotstar - June 21
After his sister's suspicious death in a seemingly haunted house, a man (Sundar C) unravels a vengeful spirit's plot while protecting his niece. Sundar C headlines and helms the fourth instalment of the Aranmanai franchise, which also stars Raashi Khanna, Tamannaah Bhatia, Santhosh Pratap, Ramachandra Raju, Yogi Babu, Kovai Sarala, and VTV Ganesh.
Singappenney - Amazon Prime Video - June 20
The film tells the tale of a determined teenager named Thenmozhi, who overcomes many obstacles to become an athlete at the national level. Director JSB Sathish Kumar’s film stars Shilpa Manjunath, Aarthi Saravana Kumar, Prem, Samuthirakani, and Sentrayan, among others.
Telugu:
Gam Gam Ganesha - Amazon Prime Video - June 20
On Ganesh Chaturthi, petty thief Ganesh's heist attempt goes south, contributing to a comical scramble with another gang that is after a valuable. Writer-director Uday Shetty’s film stars Anand Deverakonda, Vennela Kishore, and Raj Arun, among others.