t’s time for your weekly update on the latest OTT releases. The next seven days offer a perfect blend of movies and TV shows to satisfy all your binge-watching needs. Henry Cavill’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is set for a OTT premiere following its theatrical run in April. Lisa Kudrow stars in a series remake of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 film “Time Bandits” to and Avika Gor and Vardhan Puri lead in Vikram Bhatt’s latest horror flick, “Bloody Ishq.”
OTT – Time Bandits
Streams On: Apple TV+
Releasing On: July 24
“Time Bandits” reimagines Terry Gilliam’s 1981 cult classic film as a 10-part series. Directed and co-written by Taika Waititi, the plot centers around Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history enthusiast who unexpectedly comes across a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves.
This eccentric group, equipped with a mystical map, journeys through various historical epochs, looking for invaluable loot. Kevin, whose room turns out to be a time portal, joins the bandits on a dangerous quest not just for treasure but also to save his family and, ultimately, the world. The show also stars Lisa Kudrow, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement, and Waititi himself.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Streams On: Amazon Prime Video
Releasing On: July 25
Helmed by Guy Ritchie, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” brings to life a true World War II narrative based on the 2014 book, “Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII” by Damien Lewis. It recreates a heavily fictionalized version of Operation Postmaster.
Bloody Ishq
Streams On: Disney+ Hotstar
Releasing On: July 26
Vikram Bhatt brings another horror tale to your screens with “Bloody Ishq,” featuring Avika Gor and Vardhan Puri in the lead. The narrative focuses on Neha (Gor), who finds herself in a precarious situation following a harrowing accident that robs her of her memory.
Seeking solace and a path to recovery, she retreats with her husband (Puri) to a desolate residence on a remote Scottish isle. However, the peaceful facade of their home soon crumbles as Neha starts encountering eerie supernatural phenomena. As Neha grapples with fragmented recollections and unsettling experiences, she must piece together her lost memories before time runs out.
Chutney Sambar
Streams On: Disney+ Hotstar
Releasing On: July 26
An orphaned street vendor unexpectedly becomes part of his wealthy stepbrother’s family, navigating the challenges of gaining acceptance in his new circumstances.
Bhaiyya Ji
Streams On: Zee5
Releasing On: July 26
A man stands up for his family and seeks revenge for the wrongs done towards his loved ones. Manoj Bajpayee starrer this film received good critics from public as well.