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A total of 25 new movies and series have released in the OTT platforms in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, English and other international languages in the first week of April.
Whether you are in the mood for a blood-soaked superhero finale, a spine-tingling Korean royal romance, or a Malayalam time-loop horror that defies genre, this week’s OTT lineup has something for everyone in leading platforms including Netflix, Jio Hotstar, Prime Video, Sony LIV, and others.
In the first week of April, 25 new movies and series launched in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, English, and other languages on platforms such as Netflix, Jio Hotstar, and Prime Video, covering genres from superhero action and horror to royal romance and mysteries.
Latest OTT Releases In Hindi Language This Week
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Platform: ZEE5
Directed by: Rajat Kapoor
Synopsis: When a controversial man is found dead at a party, the mystery of his death unfolds through the perspectives of those around him, revealing secrets, grudges and hidden motives.
Tu Yaa Main
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor, Parul Gulati
Synopsis: As torrential rains flood Mumbai, two lovers from contrasting backgrounds find themselves trapped with a deadly predator-a crocodile. Survival becomes their only priority in this tense and gripping tale.
Punjabi Language
Tootan Wala Khooh
Platform: Chaupal
Release Date: 9 April
Cast: Poonam Sood, Prakash Gadhu, Babbal Rai, Lucky Dhaliwal
Synopsis: Set in rural Punjab, this series explores the complexities of village life, capturing its traditions, conflicts and deeply rooted human emotions.
Latest OTT Releases In Tamil Language
Kaakee Circus
Platform: Zee5
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: Subash Selvam, Ramdoss, Rajesh Madhavan, Gauthami Nair
Synopsis: A mysterious theft inside a prison sparks chaos as investigators chase fame rather than facts. Beneath the confusion, a clever mastermind executes a far more intricate plan.
Thaai Kizhavi
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: Radhika Sarathkumar, Singampuli, Balasaravanan
Synopsis: A strict and feared matriarch navigates shifting village politics while managing wealth and power, revealing the emotional toll of her hardened exterior.
Vadam
Platform: Sun NXT
Cast: Vimal, Natty Subramaniam, Sanashka Sri, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth
Synopsis: This family drama blends action and comedy, following a series of events that test relationships, loyalty and resilience.
Marathi Language
Main Woh Aur Fuji
Platform: SonyLIV
Synopsis: A couple separated by ambition reunites years later in Japan, confronting unresolved emotions and questioning whether love deserves a second chance.
Latest OTT Releases In Malayalam Language
Haal
Platform: Manorama Max
Synopsis: Two lovers from different social backgrounds find solace in music as they navigate prejudice and emotional struggles, discovering healing through their bond.
Sambhavam
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 15 April
Synopsis: A police officer investigates mysterious disappearances in a forest where time itself appears trapped in a loop, creating a haunting and suspenseful narrative.
Kannimangalam Kovilakam Room No. 8
Platform: Sun NXT
Cast: Ajmal Khan, Abbhi Krish, Muhammed Rafi
Director: Raajesh Mohan
Synopsis: Set within the confines of a single room, this mystery unfolds layer by layer, drawing viewers into a suspenseful tale filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Latest OTT Releases In English Language
Untold: Chess Mates
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 7 April
Cast: Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann
Synopsis: Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest of all time, faces an unexpected challenge from Hans Niemann, a rising star shaped by the online chess era. Their rivalry reaches boiling point at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, where Niemann’s shocking win over the world champion triggers intense cheating allegations, shaking the global chess community.
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 8 April
Synopsis: This gripping documentary explores the dark overlap between belief and manipulation. An investigator and filmmaker go undercover within a secretive religious group, risking their safety to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and seek justice for those he deceived.
The Boys: Season 5
Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: 8 April
Cast: Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid
Synopsis: With Homelander now firmly in control, his authority borders on absolute power. Kimiko is missing, the Boys are imprisoned, and Annie’s resistance is on the verge of collapse. Billy Butcher returns with a dangerous weapon-a virus capable of wiping out Supes-setting the stage for a final, explosive showdown.
The Testaments
Platform: JioHotstar, Hulu
Release Date: 8 April
Cast: Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Eva Foote, Rowan Blanchard, Kira Guloien, Amy Seimetz, Birva Pandya
Synopsis: Set in the same universe as The Handmaid’s Tale, this story follows Agnes and Daisy-two young women from vastly different worlds-who are brought together under the harsh regime of Aunt Lydia’s institution. As they uncover hidden truths, their alliance threatens to ignite rebellion within Gilead.
18th Rose
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 9 April
Cast: Kyle Echarri, Yayo Aguila, Cris Villanueva, Xyriel Manabat
Synopsis: For Rose and Jordan, turning eighteen marks more than a celebration-it is a moment of reckoning. As dreams clash with harsh realities, they discover the emotional cost of ambition and the courage required to pursue it.
Big Mistakes
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 9 April
Cast: Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Dan Levy, Jack Innanen
Synopsis: A single phone call forces a family to confront long-buried regrets. Blending humour with emotional depth, this story explores how past decisions ripple through lives in unexpected and often chaotic ways.
Thrash
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou
Synopsis: As a devastating hurricane floods a coastal town, a new danger emerges from the waters-sharks. Trapped in a submerged landscape, survivors must fight both nature and predators to stay alive.
At Home With The Furys: Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 12 April
Cast: Tyson Fury, Paris Fury, Prince John James Fury
Synopsis: Life after boxing proves to be a different kind of battle for Tyson Fury. This reality series offers an intimate look at his family life, revealing a softer, more personal side of the larger-than-life champion.
Euphoria: Season 3
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 12 April
Cast: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney
Synopsis: A group of teenagers navigates a world filled with desire, addiction and emotional turmoil. As they grapple with identity and validation, the series paints a raw picture of youth in a hyper-connected age.
O’Romeo
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s underworld in the 1990s, this story follows Ustara, a contract killer who doubles as a police informant. When a grieving woman hires him for revenge, he is pulled into a dangerous conflict with a powerful adversary.
Outcome
Platform: Apple TV
Synopsis: A struggling actor finds his career at risk when a compromising video resurfaces. As he attempts to protect his reputation, he is forced to confront his past and rediscover himself along the way.
Malcolm in the Middle – Life’s Still Unfair
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Emy Coligado, Anthony Timpano
Synopsis: Two decades later, Malcolm returns home-now as a father himself. What begins as a family reunion quickly turns into the familiar chaos that defined his upbringing.
Turn of the Tide: Season 3
Platform: Netflix
Cast: José Condessa, Helena Caldeira, Rodrigo Tomás, André Leitão, Maria João Bastos, Kelly Bailey, Joaquim de Almeida, Inês Castel-Branco, Ângelo Rodrigues
Synopsis: Eduardo returns to his hometown after years away and reunites with old friends to form a vigilante group. Together, they take on criminal forces threatening their community and livelihood.
Korean Language
Perfect Crown
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 10 April
Cast: IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon
Synopsis: In a modern monarchy, a determined woman enters a strategic marriage with a prince. As emotions grow, they must navigate palace politics and hidden ambitions.
Japanese Language
Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN
Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: 11 April
Cast: Daiki Yamashita, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Mao Ichimichi
Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world, a lone warrior uses a deadly martial art to fight injustice and avenge his past, bringing order to a lawless land.
