In our lives, these days, movies and web series play a crucial role. When we want to take some time off from our hectic schedules to find solace, our first choice is usually to watch movies. We have a plethora of options available on our phones and laptops in the form of OTT (over-the-top) platforms. Especially since the rise of OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Sony LIV, our way of consuming entertainment has changed. In today’s article ‘Best OTT Movies‘, we will talk about some movies that, even if released in theaters instead of OTT platforms, would still have been blockbuster hits and performed well at the box office.
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15 Astounding and Entertaining OTT Movies to Watch
1. Sardar Udham
“Sardar Udham” proved to be a massive hit on the OTT platform. This movie depicts the story of a Sikh revolutionary planning the assassination of a man responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Director – Shoojit Sircar
Cast – Vicky Kaushal
Written by – Shubhendu Bhattacharya, Ritesh Shah
Release Date – 16 October 2021
IMDb Rating – 8.4
Genre – biographical historical, drama
Streaming Platform – Amazon Prime Video
2. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
The movie “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga,” starring the very beautiful and talented Yami Gautam, is based on a robbery. In this film, Neha (Yami Gautam) and Ankit (Sunny Kaushal) have to resort to robbery to repay a debt owed to their client. Whether or not this endeavor is successful, you’ll have to watch the movie to find out.
Director – Ajay Singh
Cast – Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal
Written by – Siraj Ahmed, Amar Kaushik, Raj Kumar Gupta
Release Date – 24 March 2023
IMDb Rating – 7.3
Genre – heist thriller
Streaming Platform – Netflix
3. Shershaah
Whenever the discussion of the best army-related movies made in Bollywood comes up, Shershaah’s name will surely be on this list. Based on India’s 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan, this movie will give you goosebumps, and watching Sidharth Malhotra’s acting will make you a fan of his acting skills.
Director – Vishnuvardhan
Cast – Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani
Written by – Sandeep Shrivastava
Release Date – 12 August 2021
IMDb Rating – 8.3
Genre – biographical, war film
Streaming Platform – Amazon Prime Video
4. Bulbbul
The movie present at the fourth position in this list Best OTT Movies, “Bulbbul,” is one of those films that you won’t find much in Bollywood. Filled with drama, mystery, and horror, this movie will shake your mind, and you’ll be impatient to uncover the mystery behind the mysterious deaths depicted in it.
Director – Anvita Dutt
Cast – Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Paoli Dam, Rahul Bose
Written by – Anvita Dutt
Release Date – 24 June 2020
IMDb Rating – 6.5
Genre – period horror
Streaming Platform – Netflix
5. Dil Bechara
The last movie of Sushant Singh Rajput, ‘Dil Bechara’, is excellent. It portrays the love between two young people, where the girl has cancer, and the boy tries to support and keep her happy during this difficult time.
Director – Mukesh Chhabra
Cast – Sushant Singh Rajput, Sanjana Sanghi
Written by – Shashank Khaitan, Suprotim Sengupta
Story by – John Green
Release Date – 24 July 2020
IMDb Rating – 8.3
Genre – romance
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar
6. Raat Akeli Hai
A film starring actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte would likely be quite compelling. “Raat Akeli Hai” keeps you engaged until the very end. It tells the story of a politician’s death investigation, which becomes increasingly complex over time. As the plot unfolds, the audience is kept on the edge of their seats. By the end of the movie, you’ll be left astonished by the revelations.
Director – Honey Trehan
Cast – Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, Aditya Srivastava
Written by – Smita Singh
Release Date – 31 July 2020
IMDb Rating – 7.2
Genre – thriller, drama
Streaming Platform – Netflix
7. Khuda Haafiz
The movie “Khuda Haafiz” showcases the power of love. It revolves around a man whose wife goes missing under mysterious circumstances in another country. The story unfolds as the husband embarks on a journey to rescue her, showcasing a blend of thrilling action and a compelling narrative about the strength of love.
Director – Faruk Kabir
Cast – Vidyut Jammwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Annu Kapoor, Shiv Panditt
Written by – Faruk Kabir
Release Date – 14 August 2020
IMDb Rating – 7.1
Genre – thriller, action
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar
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8. Monica, O My Darling
If you like crime and mystery-filled movies, then “Monica, O My Darling” is definitely for you. Throughout the movie, unexpected twists and turns keep your attention hooked. If this movie were released in theaters, it would have made a huge business.
Director – Vasan Bala
Cast – Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte, Huma Qureshi
Story by – Keigo Higashino
Release Date – 11 November 2022
IMDb Rating – 7.4
Genre – dark comedy, crime, thriller
Streaming Platform – Netflix
9. Haseen Dilruba
The next movie on the list ‘Best OTT Movies‘ is “Haseen Dilruba,” and in my opinion, it’s one of the best crime-mystery movies in Bollywood. It depicts how everything changes after the wife cheats, and during the investigation of her husband’s murder case, she reveals details about her married life, making the truth even more elusive.
Director – Vinil Mathew
Cast – Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane
Written by – Kanika Dhillon
Release Date – 2 July 2021
IMDb Rating – 6.9
Genre – romantic thriller
Streaming Platform – Netflix
10. Mimi
I’m fully convinced that if this were released in theaters, it would prove to be a box-office hit. Mimi’s story is quite unique, where for ₹2 million (₹20 lakh), Mimi becomes a surrogate for an American couple. Then, for some reason, the American couple leaves Mimi in her pregnant state and returns to their country, and here, the news of her pregnancy also becomes known in her own home. To find out what happens next in this movie, be sure to watch it.
Director – Laxman Utekar
Cast – Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar
Written by – Laxman Utekar, Rohan Shankar
Release Date – 26 July 2021
IMDb Rating – 7.8
Genre – comedy-drama
Streaming Platform – Netflix, JioCinema
11. Freddy
One of the worst feelings in this world is being used by someone, and that’s exactly what is depicted in the movie Freddy. Where a girl takes advantage of her lover and uses him. In this movie, you will find a lot of twists and turns that will keep you hooked.
Director – Shashanka Ghosh
Cast – Kartik Aaryan, Alaya F
Written by – Parveez Shaikh
Release Date – 2 December 2022
IMDb Rating – 7.4
Genre – psychological thriller
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar
12. A Thursday
A perfect choice for all the action thriller movie lovers. “A Thursday” is a movie based on a not so usual day for the Mumbaikars, as the city invites immense horror for itself, when 16 school children become a hostage to their teacher Naina, a woman living with a heart wound for a long time. The woman has certain demands and she agrees to leave the students as per her demand’s fulfillments.
Director – Behzad Khambata
Cast – Yami Gautam, Atul Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Dimple Kapadia
Written by – Behzad Khambata
Release Date – 17 February 2022
IMDb Rating – 7.7
Genre – vigilante thriller
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar
13. Welcome Home
Welcome home is a 2020 Hindi film, again a perfect fit for all the crime, drama, thriller and action movie lovers. The film is based on real life incident of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The plot of the film is about two women, who are high school teachers and become hostages by an old man, and later how the women struggle to free themselves.
Director – Pushkar Mahabal
Cast – Kashmira Irani, Swarda Thigale, Boloram Das
Written by – Ankita Narang
Release Date – 6 November 2020
IMDb Rating – 7.4
Genre – crime drama, thriller
Streaming Platform – SonyLIV
14. Ludo
A 2020 Hindi film, “Ludo” is a black comedy crime film, a top choice for thrill comedy film lovers. The movie is a mix of four different stories that come together in a game of fate and chances. The different color sides of Ludo are formed by four different set of people, and all come together in a series of events leading to an interesting climax.
Director – Anurag Basu
Cast – Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh
Written by – Anurag Basu
Release Date – 12 November 2020
IMDb Rating – 7.6
Genre – black comedy, crime
Streaming Platform – Netflix
15. Bloody daddy
Targetting the thriller, action and crime movie lover audience, “Bloody Daddy” is a 2023 Hindi language film, released on Jio Cinema. The plot of the film revolves around an police officer with alcohol use disorder, who is on a drug obsession and finds himself to be targeted by an ill reputed, crime lord and soon sets out on a path to save the love of his life.
Director – Ali Abbas Zafar
Cast – Shahid Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Sanjay Kapoor
Written by – Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Basu, Siddharth–Garima
Release Date – 9 June 2023
IMDb Rating – 6.6
Genre – action thriller
Streaming Platform – JioCinema
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