It's hot and humid outside but it's also the weekend. And just in case you were looking forward to an evening out at a theatre near you, we got you covered with the latest releases. However, if you want to sit back home and watch something on OTT, we have a list for that too. Let's take a deep dive into this week's theatre and OTT releases. (Image: Shutterstock)
Mr and Mrs Mahi | Mr. and Mrs. Mahi is a romantic drama, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, and hits the theatres on May 31. The film, directed by Sharan Sharma, is produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions. The story follows Mahendra, a character played by Rajkummar Rao, and Mahima, played by Janhvi Kapoor. Their marriage brings Doctor Mahima and unsuccessful cricket player Mahendra together. They become Mr. and Mrs. Mahi because they have the same nickname, Mahi. They both discover their passion and love for cricket. After some time, Mahendra discovers that his wife has cricketing ability. He then coaches her to pursue her dream of becoming a player and gives her encouragement to do so. (Image: Rajkummar Rao/Instagram)
Panchayat Season 3 | The third season of Panchayat finally arrived this week on Amazon Prime Video. The series, set in the remote town of Phulera, stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, and Sanvikaa in prominent roles. Like the first two seasons, the third one, too, lives up to expectations, taking the audience through a lazy but complex life in a village. (Image: Prime Video India/Instagram)
Bujji and Bhairava | The animated prequel of Kalki 2898 AD, Bujji and Bhairava, was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 31. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin. Prabhas is playing the role of Bhairava, while Keerthy Suresh has lent her voice to Bujji, a robotic vehicle. The film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in key roles. (Image: Prime Video India YouTube screengrab)
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar | Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is a biographical drama, now streaming on ZEE5. Directed by Randeep Hooda, the film also has him play the lead, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The movie was earlier released in theatres in March of this year and failed to leave an impact on the audience. (Image: Zee5/Instagram)
Savi: A Bloody Housewife | Savi: A Bloody Housewife is a suspenseful thriller that follows the life of a simple housewife who develops a plan to save her husband from a high-security jail. The film is directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar. Anil Kapoor, Divya Khossla, and Harshvardhan Rane play important roles. The film made its theoretical debut on May 31. (Image: Divya Khossla/Instagram)
Dedh Bigha Zameen | Dedh Bigha Zameen started streaming on May 31 on Jio Cinema. The film follows a man's journey to expose corruption after a powerful official takes over his land. The film stars Pratik Gandhi, Khushali Kumar, and Faisal Malik. The film is written and directed by Pulkit. The film is co-produced by Shailesh R Singh along with Hitesh Thakkar and Suunil Jain. (Image: Pratik Gandhi/Instagram)
A Part of You | A teenager struggles to make sense of herself and her new world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind. Directed by Sigge Eklund, the drama stars Edvin Ryding, Edvin Ryding, and Zara Larsson in prominent roles. Viewers can watch A Part of You on Netflix, streaming from Friday. (Image: Netflix)