It’s time for your weekly update of the latest OTT releases and the next seven days have the perfect blend of movies and TV shows to satiate all your bingeing needs. Costao unravels a gritty real-life crime saga led by Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a fearless customs officer in ’90s Goa; Another Simple Favor whisks Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick to a luxe Italian wedding shadowed by murder and mystery; Kull explores buried secrets and dynastic betrayal within an Indian royal family featuring Nimrat Kaur, Ridhi Dogra and Amol Parashar; Black, White & Grey – Love Kills investigates a chilling true-crime case where love, obsession and justice collide.
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight (April 28)
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight transports audiences back to the heart of Gaul in 50 BC, where an ancient Druidic tradition threatens to unravel the very magic that fuels the village’s indomitable spirit. When the wise and eccentric Getafix is challenged to a ceremonial showdown by his rival Atmosferix, the stakes are nothing less than the recipe for the famed magic potion. As Roman forces close in and tribal tensions simmer, it falls to Asterix and Obelix to navigate a hilariously chaotic path involving mischievous druids, enchanted forests and a high-octane gladiatorial spectacle unlike anything the Empire has seen.
Streaming on Netflix
Chef’s Table: Legends (April 28)
To mark its 10th anniversary, Chef’s Table returns with Legends, a refined new season spotlighting four culinary luminaries who have redefined global cuisine. In exquisitely shot episodes, the series profiles Jamie Oliver, the crusader for accessible healthy food; José Andrés, the visionary blending avant-garde Spanish cuisine with humanitarian relief; Alice Waters, the matriarch of farm-to-table dining; and Thomas Keller, the quiet perfectionist behind America’s most iconic fine-dining kitchens. Each episode is a sensorial deep dive into their artistry, values and transformative impact on food.
Streaming on Netflix
Carême (April 30)
This French drama serves up a sumptuous tale of ambition, espionage, and culinary artistry. The eight-part series chronicles the meteoric rise of Marie-Antoine Carême (Benjamin Voisin), the world’s first celebrity chef, from orphaned pastry apprentice to the toast of Napoleonic Europe. Carême’s talent and drive catch the eye of diplomat Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (Jérémie Renier), who recruits him into a web of political intrigue, transforming the kitchen into a battleground for power. As Carême navigates the opulent salons and treacherous corridors of influence, his relationship with the enigmatic Henriette (Lyna Khoudri) adds layers of passion and peril.
Streaming on Apple TV+
Exterritorial (April 30)
Jeanne Goursaud leads this German thriller as Sara, a former special forces operative whose world unravels when her young son vanishes within the confines of the U.S. consulate in Frankfurt. Denied assistance and told her child was never there, Sara defies diplomatic boundaries, infiltrating the consulate’s labyrinthine corridors to uncover a chilling conspiracy that blurs the lines between statecraft and deception.
Streaming on Netflix
The Eternaut (April 30)
A serene summer night in Buenos Aires turns catastrophic as a mysterious, lethal snowfall decimates the population. Amid the chaos, Juan Salvo (Ricardo Darín) emerges as the reluctant leader of a band of survivors, including Elena (Carla Peterson) and Professor Favalli (César Troncoso). Their struggle for survival intensifies upon discovering that the deadly snowstorm is merely the first assault in a covert alien invasion. This six-episode Argentine series adapts the 1957 graphic novel El Eternauta by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López.
Streaming on Netflix
Another Simple Favor (May 1)
A sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor, this film reunites Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick against the picturesque backdrop of Capri, Italy. The plot follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick), now a true-crime author, as she is drawn back into the enigmatic world of Emily Nelson (Lively), who is preparing for a lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. The nuptials take a sinister turn when a murder disrupts the festivities, thrusting Stephanie into a web of deception and danger. The ensemble cast features returning favourites Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells, alongside newcomers Allison Janney, Elizabeth Perkins and Michele Morrone.
Streaming on Prime Video
Bromance (May 1)
A Malayalam adventure comedy, Bromance revolves around Binto (Mathew Thomas), a spirited Gen Z content creator, who embarks on a quest to find his missing elder brother, Shinto (Shyam Mohan), a stock trader with a seemingly perfect life. Joined by Shinto’s eclectic circle—Shabeer (Arjun Ashokan), the loyal friend; Aishwarya (Mahima Nambiar), the ex-girlfriend; Hariharasudhan (Sangeeth Prathap), an ethical hacker; and Courier Babu (Kalabhavan Shajohn), a gangster—the ensemble navigates a series of comedic misadventures across Kochi and Coorg. As Binto delves deeper, he uncovers layers of secrets, debts and a past that challenges his perceptions.
Streaming on SonyLIV
Costao (May 1)
Nawazuddin Siddiqui spearheads this biographical crime drama as Costao Fernandes, a resolute customs officer in ’90s Goa. Tasked with dismantling a formidable gold smuggling syndicate, Fernandes’s unwavering commitment to justice leads him into a perilous confrontation with entrenched corruption and betrayal within the system he serves. The film delves into the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by a man determined to uphold the law against overwhelming odds.
Streaming on ZEE5
Black White & Grey - Love Kills (May 2)
A perilous game of deception and obsession, this six-episode docu-drama chronicles the work of investigative journalist Daniel Gary as he delves into a series of murders linked to a mysterious young man from a marginalised background. As Daniel uncovers layers of systemic corruption, patriarchy and societal disparity, the lines between guilt and innocence blur, challenging perceptions of justice. The show stars Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mayur More and Palak Jaiswal, among others.
Streaming on SonyLIV
Kull (May 2)
In Kull, the death of a tyrannical patriarch ignites a fierce power struggle within the Raisinggh royal family. Set against the backdrop of a grand yet decaying palace, the series unravels a tapestry of long-buried secrets, betrayals and intergenerational trauma. Nimrat Kaur leads as the formidable Indirani, a woman burdened by legacy and silence, while Ridhi Dogra and Amol Parashar portray rival heirs, each vying for control in a game where truth is elusive and loyalty is a currency.
Streaming on JioHotstar
The Brown Heart (May 3)
The Brown Heart is a powerful feature-length documentary that tackles the rising epidemic of early-onset heart disease among Indians and the global South Asian diaspora. Directed by Indo-American physician and filmmaker Dr. Nirmal Joshi, the film blends cutting-edge medical research with deeply personal accounts to uncover the genetic, dietary and cultural factors behind this silent crisis. Featuring insights from renowned cardiologists like Dr. Prateek Bhatnagar and stories from young survivors, this documentary is both an urgent wake-up call and a heartfelt ode to preventive care.
Streaming on JioHotstar
