This week’s top OTT picks: Chhaava, Hanuman S6, Court, and more
Hyderabad: A packed week of new releases has arrived across Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar, and Manorama Max. From the high-stakes legal drama Court – State Vs A Nobody to the mythological return of The Legend of Hanuman Season 6, and the chilling sequel Chhorii 2, this week’s lineup is full of variety. There’s also the historical epic Chhaava, the quirky Malayalam thriller Pravinkoodu Shappu, and international picks like the French action-comedy The Gardener and the heartwarming documentary Pets. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 new releases to check out this week.
1. Meet the Khumalos – Netflix
Directed by Jayan Moodley and written by Gillian Breslin and Wendy Gumede, Meet the Khumalos stars Khanyi Mbau, Ayanda Borotho, and Jesse Suntele. The story follows two mothers, former best friends turned enemies, who start a neighborhood feud after discovering their children are in love.
2. Pravinkoodu Shappu – SonyLIV
Pravinkoodu Shappu is a Malayalam-language black comedy crime thriller marking the directorial debut of Sreeraj Sreenivasan. Produced by Anwar Rasheed, the film features Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, and Chemban Vinod Jose. It was released in theatres on January 16, 2025, to mixed reviews. Critics praised the performances, cinematography, sound design, and editing, while the script faced criticism. The film underperformed at the box office.
3. The Gardener – Netflix
This French action-comedy film, directed by David Charhon, stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Leo, a gardener who ends up on a government death list. Written by Sébastien Fechner and Vincent De Brus, the film also features Nawell Madani, Michaël Youn, Jérôme Le Banner, Kaaris, and Elie Semoun. The Gardener premiered on Netflix on April 11, 2025.
4. The Legend of Hanuman – Season 6 – JioHotstar
Season 6 of The Legend of Hanuman premiered on April 11, 2025, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti. The animated series continues to follow Ram, Laxman, and Hanuman on their mythological journey, including Hanuman’s mission to save Laxman.
5. Pets – JioHotstar
Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, Pets explores the bond between animals and their human companions. The documentary highlights stories involving dogs, cats, pigs, goats, and birds of prey. The cast includes Jordan Roberto Chien, Trevor James, and Eteri Coast.
6. Chhorii 2 – Amazon Prime Video
Chhorii 2, the sequel to the 2021 horror film Chhorii, is directed by Vishal Furia and stars Nushrratt Bharuccha, Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Saurabh Goyal. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 11, 2025.
7. Court – State Vs A Nobody – Netflix
This Telugu-language legal drama, written and directed by Ram Jagadeesh, stars Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Harsh Roshan, and Sridevi. Released on March 14, 2025, the film received positive reviews and grossed ₹66.75 crore worldwide. It was produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and presented by Nani under Wall Poster Cinema.
8. Chhaava – Netflix
Chhaava is a historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Maddock Films, the film features music by A. R. Rahman. Released on February 14, 2025, it drew mixed reviews and controversy over historical accuracy but became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, earning up to ₹804.85 crore.
9. Perusu – Netflix
Directed by Ilango Ram, Perusu is a Tamil-language comedy-drama and a remake of the 2023 Sinhalese film Tentigo. It stars Vaibhav, Sunil Reddy, Niharika NM, and Redin Kingsley. Though critically appreciated after its March 14, 2025 release, the film failed commercially.
10. Painkili – Manorama Max
Written by Jithu Madhavan and directed by Sreejith Babu, Painkili is a romantic comedy starring Sajin Gopu, Anaswara Rajan, and Roshan Shanavas. Released on Valentine’s Day 2025, the film tells the story of Suku, a man who pretends to be insane. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews and was jointly produced by Fahadh Faasil and Jithu Madhavan.
