5 New OTT Releases You Shouldn’t Miss This Week: Missing Mahila, Bandar, Babita Singh Reporting & More
Looking for something new to watch on OTT this week? Streaming platforms have lined up a mix of thrillers, emotional dramas, slice-of-life stories and crime narratives.
From the mystery surrounding a missing woman in Missing Mahila to the gripping crime story of Babita Singh Reporting, there is plenty to choose from. Here are five OTT releases worth adding to your watchlist.
1. Missing Mahila
OTT Platform: ShemarooMe
Mitra Gadhvi and Esha Kansara headline Missing Mahila, a Hindi thriller that explores marriage, trust, hidden secrets and deception.
The story follows Bhavesh, a man searching for love whose life takes a disturbing turn when he begins questioning the real identity of his wife. As his doubts grow, the mystery surrounding his relationship becomes increasingly complicated.
Directed by Vishal Vada Vala, the series also features Nakshraaj, Hitesh Thaker, Rahul Raval, Jagjeetsinh Vadher and Dhairya Thakkar.
2. Chumbak
OTT Platform: Netflix
If you are looking for something warmer and more emotional, Chumbak offers a family-focused drama built around the lives of five different households.
The series features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sumeet Vyas, Sandeepa Dhar, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani and Atul Kumar.
With its focus on relationships, everyday struggles and the connections between people, Chumbak brings a more grounded story to this week’s OTT lineup.
3. Part-Timers
OTT Platform: JioHotstar
Telugu slice-of-life series Part-Timers follows two roommates who come from very different backgrounds and have contrasting personalities.
Despite their differences, the two share one big ambition: starting a business of their own. Their journey combines friendship, everyday challenges and the ups and downs of trying to turn a startup dream into reality.
The series stars Thanuja Puttaswamy and Gnaneswari Kandregula in the lead roles.
4. Bandar
OTT Platform: ZEE5
Bandar brings together an impressive cast led by Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra. The film is directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee.
The cast also includes Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jitendra Joshi, Raj B. Shetty and Nagesh Bhonsle.
The film had earlier premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, building interest around its release before arriving on OTT.
5. Babita Singh Reporting
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Crime drama Babita Singh Reporting follows a rookie police officer who returns to her hometown, only to find herself caught up in a murder investigation.
Her homecoming takes an unexpected turn after her childhood friend is killed on the night of her sister-in-law’s baby shower. What begins as a personal tragedy soon develops into a complicated investigation, putting her professional instincts and personal relationships to the test.
The series stars Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti, Anshuman Pushkar, Rajesh Kumar and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan.
Which OTT Release Should You Watch First?
This week’s lineup has something for different kinds of viewers. Missing Mahila is a pick for thriller fans, while Chumbak leans towards family drama and relationships. Part-Timers offers a lighter slice-of-life story, Bandar brings a crime-driven film from Anurag Kashyap, and Babita Singh Reporting is aimed at viewers who enjoy police and murder mysteries.
With five very different stories across major OTT platforms, your weekend watchlist is sorted.
