Watching the same type of movies can become monotonous even for avid cinema enthusiasts. In response, some directors and producers have crafted films with unique and experimental concepts. These films, showcasing diverse stories and narratives, are now available on OTT platforms. Those in search of variety in cinema can easily access these films, which promise to deliver fresh experiences. What are these films? Where are they streaming? What makes their concepts unique? Let’s explore these questions in this narrative.
Aham Reboot
The latest film starring Sumanth, ‘Aham Reboot,’ began streaming on Aha from June 30. Directed by Prashanth Sagar Atluri, this psychological thriller is notable because only Sumanth’s character is visually present on screen; other characters are only heard. Aha sources report that the film is receiving positive responses. The plot revolves around RJ Nilay (Sumanth), who receives a call from a girl claiming to be kidnapped while he is in the studio. Initially dismissing it as a prank, Nilay becomes convinced of her plight and decides to save her. Meanwhile, the police also get involved in attempting to rescue the girl. Who is the kidnapped young woman? What is her connection to Nilay? That is the story.
OTT Platform: Aha
105 Minuttess
Following a similar model to ‘Aham Reboot,’ a recent lady-oriented film, ‘105 Minuttess,’ starring Hansika, was shot in just six days. The plot unfolds as Janu (played by Hansika) feels pursued by an unseen force while driving home from the office. Upon arriving home, she experiences unexpected events. This invisible force starts tormenting Janu, restraining her with iron chains and subjecting her to bizarre tortures. It accuses her of being responsible for its death and causes her great distress. Who is this invisible entity? How is Janu connected to its death? And how does Janu escape its clutches? This forms the rest of the story.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Aarambham
Featuring Mohan Bhagat of ‘C/o Kancharapalem’ fame, ‘Aarambham‘ is another film with an experimental storyline directed by Ajay Nag. It explores the concept of ‘Migil, while serving his sentence in Kala Ghadi Jail, mysteriously disappears from his cell just a day before his scheduled execution. Despite the locks and walls remaining intact, his disappearance baffles everyone. A detective enters the scene to investigate this anomaly. The discovery of Migil’s diary turns the investigation on its head. What is in the diary? What connection does it have with the Deja Vu experiment? These are the unfolding mysteries of the story.
OTT Platform: ETV Win
Love Me
Directed by Arun Bhimavarapu, ‘Love Me,’ starring Ashish Reddy and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, introduces a novel concept. What happens if a young man falls in love with a ghost? The film chronicles the consequences of this unusual relationship. Despite the film’s mixed reviews, it promises a unique experience. The plot follows Arjun (Ashish) and Pratap (Ravi Krishna) run a YouTube channel focused on ghosts and spirits. Pratap’s lover, Priya (Vaishnavi), talks about a ghost named Divyavathi in her run-down apartment. Intrigued, Arjun visits and falls in love with Divyavathi’s spirit. What happens next? Who is Divyavathi? That’s the story.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Project Z
Starring Sundeep Kishan and Lavanya Tripathi, ‘Project Z‘ presents a storyline unlike any seen before. It explores the science fiction genre with the concept of immortality. The plot kicks off with a series of murders causing turmoil in the city, all seemingly the work of a serial killer. Police officer Kumar (Sundeep Kishan) steps in, and during his investigation, sensational discoveries come to light. Is a scientist behind all this? Who is this scientist? Why is he committing murders? What experiment has he conducted? How does Kumar solve the case? That is the story.
OTT Platform: Aha
Prasanna Vadanam
Suhas’s recent film, ‘Prasanna Vadanam,’ can be described as an experimental movie. In it, the hero suffers from face blindness (prosopagnosia), unable to recognize faces or voices. Key roles are played by Payal Radhakrishna, Raashi Singh, Nandu, and Viva Harsha. The movie’s plot revolves around Surya, who works as a radio jockey, has his life turned upside down by an accident that leaves him with face blindness. He becomes unable to recognize faces or voices. One day, a murder occurs right before his eyes, and unexpectedly, Surya finds himself entangled in the case. Who framed Surya? Did he manage to clear his name? That is the story.
Bramayugam
The Malayalam film industry is known for its experimental projects. Mammootty stars in ‘Bramayugam,’ also crafted with a unique concept and shot in black and white format even in the digital era. The story revolves around three characters. Thevan, a singer, travels through a forest and comes across an abandoned mansion. The mansion is inhabited only by the owner, Mammootty (Kudumon Potti), and a cook. After a series of dramatic events, Thevan decides to flee the mansion. Why did Thevan want to escape? Who is Kudumon Potti? What is he doing in the forest?
OTT Platform: Sony Liv
