OTT releases this week: Vijay 69, Devara, Citadel: Honey Bunny and more

The most anticipated release of this week is Varun Dhawan and Samantha Prabhu’s Citadel: Honey Bunny – the Indian leg of the international spy universe franchise. The high-octane drama packs plenty of action sequences, thrills and chases.

The next big release on Netflix is ​​Anupam Kher’s inspirational drama Vijay 69, which deals with the often overlooked challenges of the elderly. Here we see Kher preparing for a challenging triathlon.

Among the films releasing after the theatre, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s critically acclaimed thriller The Buckingham Murders and Jr NTR’s action film Devara Part 1 are the main headliners. Both films are now available to stream on Netflix.

While the international front is quiet this week, Christmas begins with Christina Milian’s rom-com Meet Me Next Christmas, where she travels through the city to meet a charming man she previously met at the airport at a concert. Was found in the lounge.

Top OTT releases this week (28 October – 3 November)

Here’s more about our top OTT picks for the week. While you’re checking these out, don’t forget to check out our comprehensive list of all the other releases of the week, compiled at the end of this story. From Polish thrillers to intriguing documentaries, we’ve picked them all for your discerning cinephiles.

Stronghold: Honey Bunny

Release date: November 7

Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Samantha, Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar and Kashvi Majmundar

Stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan) and struggling actress Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) engage in high-stakes action in this espionage thriller. Honey is a struggling actress who after severe financial stress agrees to a dangerous job offered to her by her stuntman friend Bunny, not realizing the trouble she is getting herself into. Thus begins a risky game of life, death, betrayal, mystery, action and unexpected romance.

Years later, the estranged couple must reunite to save their daughter. The show is an exciting prequel to the International Citadel series and the third installment of the franchise overall. The story runs parallel in two time periods: 1992 and 2000. Dhawan and Prabhu play the parents of Priyanka Chopra, a character in the series.

Devara Part 1

Release date: November 8

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: NT Rama Rao Jr., Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Srikanth, Prakash Raj, Mandava Sai Kumar, Taarak Ponnappa

Devara is an action drama based in a coastal region of South India. The story revolves around Jr. NTR’s character, who decides to pursue his father’s ambitious plans to end trafficking in the region in secrecy, creating the illusion that his father is still alive. The film analyzes the coastal communities and the beliefs, fears and psyche present there. Devara Part 1 was particularly praised for its impressive cinematography and will likely be followed by a sequel in summer 2024.

victory 69

Release date: November 8

Genre: Drama, Heartwarming

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Anupam Kher, Chunky Pandey, Mihir Ahuja, Ekavali Khanna

In this heart-touching drama, Anupam Kher plays a former swimming coach who is still not ready to give up on his life. The 69-year-old man decided to add meaning to his life by preparing for a challenging triathlon, against the wishes of his family and friends. The film presents a poignant yet humorous portrayal of societal prejudices against the elderly and the challenges faced by the elderly. Vijay 69 can be streamed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Portuguese, Polish and Spanish.

buckingham murders

Release date: November 8

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Keith Allen, Chris Wilson, Ash Tandon, Hakki Ali, Adwoa Akoto, Ranveer Brar

Kareena Kapoor Khan here plays the role of a sad detective who moves to the beautiful city of Buckinghamshire after losing her child. When he is assigned the case of a missing 10-year-old child, his trauma comes knocking at his door. As the investigation progresses, her character becomes aware of shocking secrets from the community, while also being forced to confront the demons of her past. Initially shot in English, the film is available on the platform only in dubbed languages, including Hindi. The original audio version of the thriller is expected to be released soon.

meet me next christmas

Release date: November 6

Genre: Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Netflix

Starring: Christina Milian, Devel Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Timika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirsten Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Salley

Layla wants only one thing for Christmas: to be able to be reunited with her flamboyant boyfriend, James (Kofi Siriboe). The only way to do this is to arrange for pop group Pentatonix’s sold-out Christmas concert tickets. In 106 minutes, we see him running around town, trying to bring his fairy tale to life. Slice-of-Heart also features a stellar performance from the band and is an entertaining rom-com that provides an early festive spirit.

List of other OTT releases this week

From K-dramas and Thai horror to adventure documentaries, there’s everything new from the entertainment world this week. Once you’ve chosen something that suits your specific interest, don’t forget to check out our entertainment center for all the latest updates and upcoming releases for your entertainment.