5 new movies and shows releasing this week on Netflix, JioHotstar
Netflix and JioHotstar are rolling out five titles across genres this week. The line-up ranges from horror-comedy and crime thrillers to true crime and international drama.
With a mix of horror-comedy, crime thrillers, documentaries and international dramas, this week’s OTT lineup offers something for every kind of viewer. Whether you are looking for a light-hearted entertainer, a gripping murder mystery or a binge-worthy Korean drama, here are the titles releasing on Netflix and JioHotstar that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Bhooth Bangla
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, Rajpal Yadav
A man inherits an old palace in the village of Mangalpur and decides to host his sister’s wedding there. However, strange incidents and fearful locals soon make him question the property's past. As eerie secrets begin to emerge, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the palace. Fans of Akshay Kumar’s comic timing and viewers who enjoy horror-comedies packed with mystery, humour and family drama are likely to find this an entertaining watch.
Viral Hit
Release Date: June 11
Platform: Netflix
Language: Korean
Cast: Oji Suzuka, Kota Shimura, Meru Nukumi, Kaho Asamiya, Ai Mikami, Aki Yahio, Araki Sugou, Kanegon
The story follows a financially struggling teenager who unexpectedly gains internet fame after a fight video goes viral. Realising he can earn money through livestreamed brawls, he begins taking on some of the city's toughest delinquents, leading him into an increasingly dangerous world. This series is ideal for fans of Korean youth dramas, action-packed storytelling and narratives that explore social media fame and its consequences.
Maternal Instinct
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
This true-crime documentary revisits the shocking 2020 murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock in Texas. It examines how Taylor Parker allegedly faked a pregnancy to save a relationship and how the deception eventually led to a horrifying crime that stunned investigators and the public alike. True-crime enthusiasts and documentary lovers who enjoy real-life investigations and psychological case studies may find this a compelling watch.
The Polygamist
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Cast: Gugu Gumede, S'dumo Mtshali
Joyce appears to have the perfect marriage and a picture-perfect life on social media. But her world begins to unravel when her husband's affairs come to light, setting off a chain of emotional and personal upheavals. Viewers who enjoy relationship dramas, stories centred on betrayal and redemption, and character-driven narratives may want to add this title to their watchlist.
Dridam
Release Date: June 12
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: Telugu
Cast: Shane Nigam, Krishna Prabha
A newly posted police officer arrives at a seemingly quiet station only to be confronted with a high-profile murder investigation after human remains are discovered. With pressure mounting from senior officials and the public, he has just one week to crack the case. Crime thriller fans and viewers who enjoy investigative dramas filled with suspense, twists and race-against-time storytelling are likely to appreciate this Telugu release.
With a mix of horror-comedy, crime thrillers, documentaries and international dramas, this week’s OTT lineup offers something for every kind of viewer. Whether you are looking for a light-hearted entertainer, a gripping murder mystery or a binge-worthy Korean drama, here are the titles releasing on Netflix and JioHotstar that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Bhooth Bangla
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, Rajpal Yadav
A man inherits an old palace in the village of Mangalpur and decides to host his sister’s wedding there. However, strange incidents and fearful locals soon make him question the property's past. As eerie secrets begin to emerge, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the palace. Fans of Akshay Kumar’s comic timing and viewers who enjoy horror-comedies packed with mystery, humour and family drama are likely to find this an entertaining watch.
Viral Hit
Release Date: June 11
Platform: Netflix
Language: Korean
Cast: Oji Suzuka, Kota Shimura, Meru Nukumi, Kaho Asamiya, Ai Mikami, Aki Yahio, Araki Sugou, Kanegon
The story follows a financially struggling teenager who unexpectedly gains internet fame after a fight video goes viral. Realising he can earn money through livestreamed brawls, he begins taking on some of the city's toughest delinquents, leading him into an increasingly dangerous world. This series is ideal for fans of Korean youth dramas, action-packed storytelling and narratives that explore social media fame and its consequences.
Maternal Instinct
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
This true-crime documentary revisits the shocking 2020 murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock in Texas. It examines how Taylor Parker allegedly faked a pregnancy to save a relationship and how the deception eventually led to a horrifying crime that stunned investigators and the public alike. True-crime enthusiasts and documentary lovers who enjoy real-life investigations and psychological case studies may find this a compelling watch.
The Polygamist
Release Date: June 12
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Cast: Gugu Gumede, S'dumo Mtshali
Joyce appears to have the perfect marriage and a picture-perfect life on social media. But her world begins to unravel when her husband's affairs come to light, setting off a chain of emotional and personal upheavals. Viewers who enjoy relationship dramas, stories centred on betrayal and redemption, and character-driven narratives may want to add this title to their watchlist.
Dridam
Release Date: June 12
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: Telugu
Cast: Shane Nigam, Krishna Prabha
A newly posted police officer arrives at a seemingly quiet station only to be confronted with a high-profile murder investigation after human remains are discovered. With pressure mounting from senior officials and the public, he has just one week to crack the case. Crime thriller fans and viewers who enjoy investigative dramas filled with suspense, twists and race-against-time storytelling are likely to appreciate this Telugu release.
