In Tollywood, the absence of big star movies over the past few weeks has left cinema fans feeling bored. Additionally, there have been no remarkable super hits on OTT platforms either. However, as usual, this week also brings a wave of several films and series to OTT platforms. Some are already available, while others will premiere this weekend. YouSay is bringing these important films and series as weekend suggestions. Let’s check out which films are essential to watch this week.
Sriranga Neethulu
Starring Suhas, Karthik Rathnam, Ruhani Sharma, and Viraj Ashwin, the latest film “Sriranga Neethulu” debuted to an average reception on April 11. From May 29, this movie is streaming on the popular OTT platform Aha. The film comprises three stories. In the first story, Shiva (Suhas), a local TV company employee, is determined to replace a large flex banner of himself that someone removed from the school grounds. The second story revolves around Varun and Aishwarya, exploring whether their romance flourishes or fails. The third story features Karthik, a well-educated man who becomes addicted to drugs and turns into a troublemaker. What did his father do to change him?
The First Omen
For horror film enthusiasts, “The First Omen” is a special offering now available on Hotstar starting May 30. This suspense thriller is a must-watch, available for rent in English. The plot centers on an American young woman sent to a church in Rome with the intent to serve. There, she encounters unexpected developments and faces challenges from an evil force. How does she confront this menace?
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
This film, which ignites patriotic fervor, is suitable for all audiences. Based on the life of the freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, this movie stars Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda in the lead role. Streaming in Hindi on Zee5 from May 28.
Dhoomam
The Tamil movie “Dhoomam,” featuring Fahadh Faasil, known for his role in “Pushpa,” is scheduled for release this week. Notably, it will debut on YouTube rather than on traditional OTT platforms, and will be available in Telugu starting May 31. In the film, Avinash, who works in marketing for a cigarette company, considers leaving his job due to several factors. The plot revolves around the challenges he encounters and how he manages to overcome them.
Keechurallu
After two years, the Malayalam film “Keedam,” starring Kerala beauty Rajisha Vijayan, is being released in Telugu as “Keechurallu.” It is streaming on ETV Win from May 30. Radhika Balan starts a cybersecurity startup and assists the police in solving cases. Unexpectedly, she becomes a victim of a cybercrime herself. An unknown person starts threatening her. Who is he, and why is he intimidating her? How does Rajisha use her intelligence to catch him?
Ramanna Youth
Set against the backdrop of Telangana, “Ramanna Youth” was released in theaters last September but failed to make a mark at the box office due to inadequate promotions. However, it has been available for streaming on ETV Win from May 30. The story revolves around Raju, a die-hard fan of the local MLA Ramanna. Raju, with the ambition to become a political leader, forms an association with his three friends under the banner ‘Ramanna Youth.’ A controversy over a banner leads to a bet that he will meet the MLA within a day. What happens next? Did Raju meet the MLA, and did he step into politics?
Prasanna Vadanam
Last week, “Prasanna Vadanam,” starring Suhas, Nandu, Payal Radhakrishnan, and Rashi Singh, made its way to Aha. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to watch it this week. The plot revolves around Surya, a radio jockey whose life is turned upside down by an accident that causes him to suffer from face blindness, unable to recognize faces or voices. One day, he witnesses a murder in front of him and unexpectedly gets entangled in the case. Who framed Surya, and does he manage to clear his name?
Rathnam
This film, directed by Hari and starring Vishal, premiered on Amazon Prime on May 23. In the movie, Vishal is paired with Priya Bhavani Shankar. The plot centers around Rathnam (Vishal), who lives on the border between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. He deeply loves Janani (Priya Bhavani Shankar). However, some gangsters attempt to kill her. What does Rathnam do in response? How does he save Janani from them? And why are the gangsters trying to kill her in the first place? That is the story.
Aarambham
Released in theaters on May 10 with positive reception, “Aarambham,” featuring Mohan Bhagat, Supritha, and Ravindra Vijay, is now streaming on ETV Win from May 23. This fresh concept film is a great pick for the weekend. The plot unfolds around Migil, who mysteriously disappears a day before his execution while serving a sentence in jail. The locks and walls of his cell remain intact, puzzling everyone. A detective enters the scene to solve this mystery, and the discovery of Migil’s diary leads to unexpected twists. What does the diary contain, and how is it related to the Deja Vu experiment?
