These five films are currently creating a buzz on OTT platforms. Four are from South indian cinema, while one is from Bollywood. From powerful performances to gripping stories, these trending movies are perfect for weekend binge-watching.

1. Loka: Chapter 1 (Malayalam)

Director: Dominic Arun

Cast: kalyani Priyadarshan, Nasleen, chandu Salim Kumar, Arun Kurian, sandy Master

Genre: Superhero Drama

Plot: The film follows Chandra, a mysterious woman summoned to a new city under strange circumstances. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a neighbor becomes obsessed with her.

Ratings:

Popcorn Meter: 95%

IMDb: 7.9

OTT Platform: jio Hotstar

Highlight: First-ever malayalam female superhero film featuring a strong and mysterious lead.

2. Kantara: Chapter 1 (Kannada)

Director & Lead: Rishab Shetty

Cast: Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah

Genre: Mythological Action Drama

Box Office: ₹614 crore domestic, ₹8 billion worldwide

Ratings:

IMDb: 8.4

Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

Popcorn Meter: 92%

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Highlight: A powerful mythological tale blending culture, folklore, and high-octane action.

3. They Call Him OG (Telugu)

Director: Sujeeth

Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj

Genre: Action Drama

Plot: A reformed gangster is pulled back into his dark past, leading to a brutal confrontation.

Ratings:

Popcorn Meter: 86%

IMDb: 6.2

OTT Platform: Netflix

Highlight: Emraan Hashmi’s South indian debut as a powerful antagonist.

4. Param Sundari (Bollywood)

Director: Tushar Jalota

Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra

Genre: romantic Drama

Plot: A heartwarming tale of love between Param and Sundari, exploring emotional depth and chemistry.

Rating: IMDb 5.2

OTT Platform: Netflix

5. Idli Kadhai (Tamil)

Director & Lead: Dhanush

Cast: Nithya Menen, shalini Pandey, Samuthirakani, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj

Genre: Emotional Drama

Rating: IMDb 6.0

OTT Platform: Netflix

Highlight: A heartfelt narrative exploring human relationships and emotions through Dhanush’s powerful storytelling.

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