In the current era of OTT platforms, new movies are greeting audiences every week. This weekend, a large number of Telugu films are set to debut on OTT platforms, with some already available for streaming. What are this week’s super hit films on OTT? Where are they streaming? What are their plots? Let’s find out in this special report.
Mr. Bachchan
Directed by Harish Shankar, this latest film stars Ravi Teja as the lead, with Bollywood beauty Bhagyashri Borse making her Telugu debut. Released to the audience on August 15, the film has just hit OTT platforms. Streaming on Netflix from September 12, the plot revolves around ‘Income Tax Officer Mr. Bachchan (Ravi Teja), an honest man who gets suspended due to a raid. He returns to his hometown and falls in love with Jikki (Bhagyashri). Just as they are preparing to marry, Bachchan is called back to work to conduct a raid at MP Mutyam Jaggiyya’s (Jagapathi Babu) house. How did Bachchan conduct the raid in the intimidating Jaggiyya’s house? What challenges did he face there?’
Aay
Starring Nithiin as the lead and Nayana Sarika as the heroine, this film, ‘Aay,’ released on August 15, has been well-received. Made with a budget of under Rs. 5 crores, it grossed around Rs. 14 crores. Streaming on Netflix from September 12, the plot follows ‘Karthik, Subbu, and Hari, childhood friends. Karthik comes to the village to work from home and falls in love with Pallavi. Believing they are from the same caste, Pallavi reciprocates his feelings. However, upon learning the truth, she leaves him to prepare for another marriage. How did Subbu and Hari manage to reunite them? Did they succeed or not?’
Committee Kurrollu
Produced by Niharika Konidela, the latest blockbuster ‘Committee Kurrollu‘ has made its way to OTT. Streaming on ETV Win from September 12, directed by Yadhu Vamsi, the film stars Sandeep Saroj, Yashwant Pendyal, Prasad Behara, and Trinath Varma in lead roles. Made on a budget of Rs. 5 crores, it has grossed Rs. 17 crores. The plot is set in Purushottampalli village, which holds a fair every 12 years. Just 10 days after the fair, local elections coincide, leading Shiva (Sandeep Saroj) to contest against Sarpanch Bujji (Sai Kumar). After a violent incident at the last fair, it was decided not to campaign until the fair was over. What happened next? How did the reservation issue affect Shiva’s gang? Did the friends reunite?’
Balu Gani Talkies
‘Balu Gani Talkies’ is set to stream directly on the Aha OTT platform instead of theatres. Premiering on Aha on September 13, the film stars Shiva Ramachandravarapu, Sharanya Sharma, and Raghu Kunche in pivotal roles. The story revolves around a young man running a theater and the challenges he faces. Balu Gani Talkies’ hero is a fan of Balakrishna.
Thalavan
The recent Malayalam crime thriller ‘Thalavan’ starring Biju Menon and Asif Ali has been successful. It started streaming on Sony Liv from September 10. The plot revolves around ‘SI Karthik Vasudevan (Asif Ali) who transfers to CI Jayashankar’s (Biju Menon) station. Due to Karthik’s aggressive nature, conflicts arise between them. One day, a young woman’s body is found on Jayashankar’s terrace. The police believe Jayashankar committed the murder. Who really killed Ramya? How did Jayashankar get entangled in this case? How did Karthik solve the case?’
Bench Life
Following her success as a producer with Committee Kurrollu, Niharika Konidela has produced a new series titled ‘Bench Life.’ Directed by Manasa Sharma, this series began streaming on Sony Liv from September 12. The plot centers around ‘three software employees who try to get onto the company bench for personal reasons. They face issues with their manager, Esha, and a new employee, Prasad. Why do they want to sit on the bench? What incidents have happened in their personal and professional lives?’
Double Ismart
Last week, several interesting films also made their way to OTT platforms. If you haven’t watched them yet, check them out this weekend. ‘Double Ismart,’ directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Ram, has been streaming on Amazon Prime since September 5. Available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film also stars Kavya Thapar. The plot unfolds around ‘Mafia Dimple Big Bull (Sanjay Dutt) who wants to live forever. Doctors advise him about memory transfer. They say there’s a chance if memory is transferred. Big Bull tries to transfer his memory to various individuals but fails. During this process, he learns about Ismart Shankar. Does he choose Shankar to transfer his memory? What did Ismart Shankar do?’
Simbaa
Directed by Murali Manohar Reddy, ‘Simbaa‘ starring Jagapathi Babu and Anasuya, has brought average reviews. It has been streaming on Aha since September 6. The plot involves two individuals from the Partha group being murdered. The police arrest a teacher, Akshika (Anasuya), and a journalist, Fazil (Maganti Srinath), as suspects. Yet another member of the Partha gang is murdered. What is the reason behind these murders? Why are people from Partha being killed? What is Man Purushottam Reddy’s (Jagapathi Babu) connection to these events?’
Nindha
Starring young hero Varun Sandesh, ‘Nindha‘ was released in theaters on June 21 this year. This crime investigation thriller, directed by Rajesh Jagannatham, has been streaming on ETV Win since September 6, approximately two and a half months after its theatrical release. The plot centers on ‘a wrongful conviction in a rape and murder case. Distressed by the verdict, the judge dies. The judge’s son sets out to find the real perpetrator. He kidnaps six suspects to uncover the truth, leading to shocking revelations. What happened next?’
Adios Amigo
Starring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Asif Ali, the Malayalam comedy entertainer ‘Adios Amigo‘ was released on August 9. It has received positive reviews and started streaming on Netflix from September 6. Available in Telugu as well, the plot involves Priyan (Suraj), who is struggling financially. He can’t even afford his mother’s heart operation. During this time, he meets the wealthy Prince (Asif). But Prince’s habit of speaking freely with others leads to problems for Priyan. Did Priyan manage to get money from Prince? Did he manage to get treatment for his mother?’
Upcoming Films
Maruti Nagar Subramanyam
Starring the versatile actor Rao Ramesh, ‘Maruti Nagar Subramanyam‘ received a mixed response when it was released in theaters on August 23. For those who missed it in theaters, an OTT update has arrived. It will start streaming on Aha from September 20. The plot revolves around ‘Subramanyam (Rao Ramesh) who was selected for a teacher’s job in 1998 but was put on hold due to a court stay. Determined to work only in a government job, Subramanyam remains idle, living off his wife’s earnings. One day, Rs. 10 lakhs are deposited into his account. Whose money is it? Did Subramanyam get the job? What’s the story with his son Ankit’s love track?’
Thangalaan
The recent Tamil blockbuster ‘Thangalaan‘ starring star Vikram has also set its OTT release date. It will begin streaming on Netflix from September 20, available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The Hindi version will be available from September 27. The film has grossed over Rs. 105 crores worldwide. The plot follows ‘Thangalaan enjoying life with his family when dramatic events lead him to search for gold with the British. However, the gold is guarded by a snake charmer, Aarathi (Malavika), from the Nag tribe. What challenges does Thangalaan’s team face from her? How did they manage to secure the gold from Aarathi?’
