This week’s entertainment program is excellent, with many interesting entries from different genres, both national and global. We confront the dangers of artificial intelligence technology in Ananya Panday’s Netflix thriller CTRL, and relive the horror of brutal, mysterious killings in a 1970s Maharashtra village in SonyLiv’s Manvat Murders. Anupam Kher tells the story of a heartbroken man who must decide when to break off ties with his wife of 35 years, who is now in a vegetative state and kept alive by an expensive life support machine.
Next up, big news for anime lovers: Netflix is about to release a new adaptation of the Japanese manga Ranma ½. The show tells the story of a young martial artist who is transformed into a girl by pouring cold water on her and needs to be poured with hot water to return to normal.
Top OTT releases of the week (September 30 to October 6)
Many of our favorite picks this week include critic-approved throwbacks, hair-raising entertainment, and refreshingly obscure themes from Indian cinema. Here’s more of the same to help you decide on your first binge-watch series of the week!
But that’s not all – the streaming platform is awash with exciting new releases in all different genres, offering something for every taste and preference. To satisfy all movie fans, we’ve listed all of this week’s releases at the end of this article. Dive in and discover your next favorite show or movie!
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Release date: October 4
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Where to watch: Netflix
Starring: Ananya Pandey / Vihan Samat / Devika Vatsa / Kamakshi Bhatt
Both social media and artificial intelligence have brought immeasurable troubles to our lives. In CTRL, we witness their dark sides and potential dangers. Here we meet a social media power couple: Neela Avasthi (Ananya Pandey) and Joe Mascarenhas (Vihan Samat), their perfect screen presence Life falls apart after an ugly, public breakup. Heartbroken, Avasti turned to an artificial intelligence application for help in erasing Mascarenhas from her life. Everything seems fine until the app starts taking control of her life, turning her into a mere spectator.
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Release date: October 4
Type: Drama
Where to watch: Zee5
Starring: Anupam Kher / Mahima Chaudhry / Ranveer Shorey / Annu Kapoor / Sneha Paul / Manoj Joshi / Myra Khan / Neena Kulkarni/Herman Duza
Anupam Kher’s “Signature” deals with the sensitive subject of life support systems for dying patients. Kher plays an ordinary middle-class man whose beloved wife of 35 years is forced to stay on life support after an unexpected health crisis. As medical bills continue to mount and hope for her recovery dwindles, the husband is faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: continue treatment or sever ties with his wife in a vegetative state. The film is a Hindi adaptation of Vikram Gokhale’s National Award-winning Marathi film Anumati (2013).
manwat murder case
Release date: October 4
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Starring: Ashutosh Gowariker/Sonali Kulkarni/Sai Tamhankar/Makaran Anaspour/Mayur Kanji/Kishor Kadam
Between 1970 and 1976, the village of Manwat in Maharashtra was rocked by mysterious murders of children, babies and women. The corpses are said to have strange marks on them, suggesting mysterious or ritual killings. Even after years of investigation, the culprits and motives behind these brutal killings remain unclear. SonyLiv’s eight-part series is set against the backdrop of these murders, retelling the story from the investigators’ perspective. It will offer streaming in Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali.
Vox Machina Legends Season 3
Release date: October 3
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Where to watch: Prime Video
Starring: Laura Bailey / Taliesin Jaffe / Ashley Johnson / Matthew Mercer / Liam O’Brien / Marissa Rae / Sam Riegel / Travey Willingham
The Legend of Vox Machina returns as adventurers prepare to save the fantasy world of Exandria. This season, we see our misfit heroes survive hell, engage in dangerous battles, and contend with messy personal struggles. Meanwhile, the romance between Keles and Wax continues to blossom amid the chaos.
The series is based on the first campaign of the web series Critical Role, which in turn is based on the game Dungeons & Dragons. Both seasons have been well received by critics and audiences alike, with ratings of 100% on the popular review site Rotten Tomatoes.
Ranma ½
Release date: October 5
Genre: Anime, Adventure, Comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
Starring: Megumi Hayashihara, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kagga Jayson, Noriko Hidaka, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera, Minami Takayama, Kikuko Inoue, Chô, Kenichi Ogata
Ranma ½ is one of the most popular manga series of all time. The drama tells the story of a young martial artist, Ranma Saotome, who is turned into a girl when cold water is poured on her, and then turned into a boy when hot water is poured on her. The curse complicates things even more for him when romance comes knocking on his door. The play was previously serialized in Japan’s “Weekly Shōnen Sunday” from August 1987 to March 1996. Some of the original voice actors, including Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, and Noriko Hidaka, are reprising their roles.
Heartbreak Season 3
Release date: October 3
Genre: Drama, Romance
Where to watch: Netflix
Starring: Joe Rourke / Kit Connor / Jonathan Bailey / Hayley Atwell / Eddie Marsan / Nicole Shaw / Marcel Viertel
The heartwarming romance between Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Rourke) captivates audiences again for the third time. Our love-struck boys are now ready to face the looming pressures of adulthood—college preparation, personal anxieties, and emotional growth. Meanwhile, Charlie has trouble expressing his feelings. Needless to say, more drama ensues as their relationship develops. Jonathan Bailey joins the cast this season as Charlie’s celebrity crush.
List of other OTT releases this week
From the thrilling world of The Simpsons returning to entertain us for its 36th season, to the pinnacle of Swedish luxury real estate, here’s everything new in the world of entertainment this week. While you’re indulging yourself in this content, don’t forget to check out our Entertainment Center and update your watchlist.
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