Here are the top new releases on OTT platforms this week: “Showtime,” “Ricky Stanicky,” Season 3 of “Maharani,” and “Merry Christmas.”
This week’s top OTT releases include “Supersex,” “Showtime,” “Ricky Stanicky,” “Damsel,” and “Merry Christmas.”
This week’s streaming platform releases feature a biopic depicting the life of an Italian adult film actor, uncovering the dark secrets of the seemingly glamorous film industry, a fantasy adventure showcasing a princess battling a fire-breathing dragon, an R-rated comedy, and a political thriller. The standout Indian original this week is Disney+ Hotstar’s “Showtime,” starring Emraan Hashmi as the son of a successful film producer. Another noteworthy Indian title making its digital debut is “Merry Christmas,” starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, which begins as a romance but evolves into a crime thriller where two strangers find themselves dealing with a dead body on their first night together.
For those seeking an effortless and enjoyable watch, we suggest checking out “Ricky Stanicky” starring Zac Efron and John Cena, guaranteed to bring laughter. The story follows three childhood friends who create an imaginary figure named Ricky Stanicky to serve as a convenient scapegoat for their misdeeds. Things take a comedic twist when they enlist a clueless, has-been actor to portray Ricky, leading to hilarious situations as their families become suspicious of Ricky’s existence. John Cena delivers an impressive performance as the overconfident actor, taking his role to absurd lengths.
For those in search of a fantastical journey, Millie Bobby Brown’s “Damsel” might be just the ticket. In this tale, she portrays a devoted princess whose wedding takes a dark turn when she discovers she’s intended as a sacrifice to appease an age-old debt owed to a fire-breathing dragon.
On the global front, you might want to check out the K-drama “Queen of Tears,” which explores the struggles of a married couple dealing with waning romance in their relationship.
Other noteworthy OTT releases this week include “Hot Wheels: Let’s Race,” “Full Swing Season 2,” “The Gentlemen,” and “The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy Season 2.”
Here are our top choices for this week’s notable OTT releases.
Top Picks for OTT Releases This Week: Supersex Release Date: Now Available
Platform: Netflix
“Supersex” is a sizzling biopic detailing the life of renowned Italian adult film star Rocco Siffredi. It chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to his rapid ascension to the pinnacle of the global adult entertainment industry.
The series kicks off at a sex convention where Rocco announces his retirement, paving the way for the subsequent episodes to unfold through flashbacks.
Prepare to delve into his rise to fame, confrontations with past demons, turbulent relationships, and various personal stories spanning his life across this seven-part series.
The show has been dubbed into Hindi as the sole Indian language option. Additionally, viewers can choose from various foreign language options including English, Portuguese, Czech, Spanish, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish.
“Merry Christmas” is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Set on Christmas Eve during the 1980s, the story revolves around a man (Vijay Sethupathi) who returns to Bombay from Dubai only to find out that his mother has passed away. Amidst his grief, he encounters a beautiful woman named Maria (Katrina Kaif), who had been stood up on a date because she brought her daughter along. Sparks of romance fly between them, and they quickly form a connection. However, things take a suspenseful turn when a dead body is discovered in Maria’s apartment. The film was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil.
“Damsel” is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Princess Elodie’s fairytale dreams come crashing down when she discovers that her marriage to a charming prince is a deception, and she has been offered up by the royal family as a sacrifice to settle an ancient debt. Now, she finds herself alone and trapped in a cave with a fire-breathing dragon. The remainder of the film follows the damsel’s struggle to survive and escape from the cave.
“Maharani Season 3” is now available for streaming on SonyLiv.
Rani Bharti remains incarcerated on false charges of attempting to murder her husband and is unwilling to seek bail. The determined housewife-turned-politician resolves to fight for justice through legal means, confident that the judicial system will vindicate her innocence. However, as sinister events unfold, the political thriller delves deeper into the murky world of Bihar politics, unraveling more drama along the way.
