Friday OTT Releases This Week: As the weekend approaches, a fresh batch of exciting OTT releases are hitting platforms like ShemarooMe, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and JioHotstar. From action-packed thrillers to dramatic journeys, here’s a round-up of the must-watch movies and web series:

Andor Season 2 – A Rebel’s Rise (JioHotstar, April 23)

Fans of Star Wars won’t want to miss the return of Andor in Season 2. This season deepens the bonds between characters as the war intensifies. As Cassian Andor rises within the Rebellion, expect sacrifices, betrayals, and hidden motives to reshape relationships in the galaxy far, far away.

Stars: Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård

Genre: Science Fiction

Bullet Train Explosion – A Race Against Time (Netflix, April 23)

In this action-packed thriller, a Tokyo-bound bullet train is set to explode if it slows below 100 kph. As panic spreads among the passengers, the authorities rush to stop disaster before it’s too late. Prepare for high-stakes tension and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

Stars: Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Hana Toyoshima, Jun Kaname

Genre: Action/Thriller

L2: Empuraan – Revenge Amidst Chaos (JioHotstar, April 24)

In L2: Empuraan, set against the backdrop of the 2002 Gujarat riots, Ab’raam seeks justice after his family is massacred. This gripping action-thriller blends Kerala politics, global espionage, and personal revenge.

Stars: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh

Genre: Action/Thriller

Umbarro – A Journey of Empowerment (ShemarooMe, April 24)

Umbarro follows the journey of seven rural Gujarati women as they embark on their first trip to London. Facing cultural shocks and societal judgments, they discover courage and assert their identities. This heartwarming drama is a celebration of empowerment and change.

Stars: Deeksha Joshi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Vandana Pathak

Genre: Drama

You Season 5 – A Thrilling Finale (Netflix, April 24)

The final season of You sees Joe Goldberg returning to New York with plans to live a quiet life. However, his past secrets resurface, leading to a tense and thrilling conclusion. Fans of psychological drama and dark thrills won’t want to miss the explosive finale.

Stars: Penn Badgley, Charlotte Ritchie, Madeline Brewer

Genre: Thriller

Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 – A Tale of Crime and Deception (Amazon Prime Video, April 24)

The action-thriller Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 follows Kaali, a simple shopkeeper, who is drawn into a dangerous criminal underworld. As the story unfolds, hidden motives and unexpected twists drive the mystery behind the tale.

Stars: Vikram, Dushara Vijayan, Suraj Venjaramoodu

Genre: Action/Thriller

Etoile – A Dance-Off Across Cities (Amazon Prime Video, April 24)

In this unique blend of dance and comedy, Etoile explores the rivalry between two top ballet companies in Paris and New York as they swap dancers. The competition sparks chaos and change as they strive to revive their fading glory.

Stars: Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, LaMay Zhang

Genre: Dance/Comedy

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins – A Thriller of Betrayal and Survival (Netflix, April 25)

In Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, a diamond heist turns into a fight for survival as unexpected betrayals emerge. What was supposed to be a simple job quickly spirals into chaos, with deadly consequences.

Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta

Genre: Action/Thriller

Havoc – Corruption, Conspiracy, and Survival (Netflix, April 25)

Havoc follows a detective who, after a failed drug deal, must battle his way through the criminal underworld to save a politician’s son. Uncovering a citywide conspiracy, the detective must navigate betrayal and corruption to survive.

Stars: Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Forest Whitaker

Genre: Action/Thriller

Crazxy – A Psychological Thriller (Prime Video, April 25)

Crazxy stars Sohum Shah as Abhimanyu Sood, a surgeon whose life spirals into turmoil. Facing his inner demons and failures as a father, he is forced to confront his darkest fears in a psychological journey of self-discovery.

Stars: Sohum Shah

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Weak Hero Class 2 – A Fight for Survival (Netflix)

In the second season of the popular Korean drama Weak Hero Class 2, Yeon Si Eun faces new challenges as he transfers to a different school, becoming entangled in a brutal fight for survival.

Stars: Park Ji Hoon

Genre: Drama

With so many exciting releases to choose from, this weekend promises an array of entertainment for every taste. Whether you’re into sci-fi, action, or psychological thrillers, these OTT picks have something for you. Don’t miss out—check them out now!