There is no room for boredom this weekend, as a grand festival of entertainment has arrived on OTT platforms. Eight new films and series—ranging from thrillers to family dramas—have premiered on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. If you wish to enjoy excellent cinema from the comfort of your home, start curating your watchlist right now. Let's take a look at the special releases awaiting you this week.

**Epic:** Sasha is a renowned rock climber who retreats to the dense forests of Australia to live in solitude, seeking to overcome a profound personal tragedy. However, her peace is shattered when a ruthless killer begins relentlessly hunting her down. Now, to save her life, Sasha must rely solely on her skills and sheer determination. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

**Prathichhaya:** This Malayalam political thriller revolves around a powerful corporate syndicate that frames the Chief Minister of Kerala in a false case. To prove his father's innocence and restore his family's honor, his son—John Varghese—dives headfirst into this dangerous game of deceit and conspiracy. This film has premiered on JioHotstar.

**Happy Raj:** Starring G.V. Prakash Kumar and Sri Gouri Priya, this film is an emotional family drama. Happy has everything in his life going right, save for the occasional embarrassment he faces in society due to his father's eccentric behavior. However, when a young woman enters his life—one who accepts his father, eccentricities and all—the father-son relationship takes a beautiful turn. This movie is available on Prime Video.

**Band Melam:** This Telugu romantic drama series tells the story of two childhood friends, Giri and Raji. Due to a series of misunderstandings, the two remain estranged for years. While Raji immerses herself in her studies, Giri remains in their village, running his own music band. Years later, when fate brings them together once again, they are forced to confront their old wounds and the opposition from their families. This movie is available on ZEE5.

Greenland 2: Migration: Five years after the catastrophic comet strike that shook the world, John Garrity (Gerard Butler) is once again fighting to save his family's lives. With his bunker no longer habitable, he sets out in search of a safe haven amidst the biting cold and devastation ravaging Europe. This movie is available on Lionsgate Play.

Marsh Supreme: Set in the 1950s, the story features Timothée Chalamet in the role of Marsh Mouser—a formidable ping-pong (table tennis) player. After being banned from the World Championships, he joins forces with a wealthy socialite (Gwyneth Paltrow) in a bid to make his comeback. What follows is a tale of eccentricity and obsession. You can enjoy this movie on Prime Video.

24: The Indian Adaptation—Anil Kapoor stars in the lead role in this crime thriller series. He makes his return to the digital screen once again as Jai Singh Rathod. As the Chief of the ATU, he is racing against the clock.

If Wishes Could Kill: This South Korean horror series demonstrates just how dangerous lofty dreams can sometimes be. A group of high school friends stumbles upon a mysterious app called Girigo, which grants their every wish. However, the catch is that with every wish granted, a death countdown begins. Now, these students must break this curse before time runs out in order to save their lives. You can watch this series on Netflix.

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