Thrillers, slice of life love stories & intriguing dramas to entertain audiences on OTT this Dussehra
By Rajesh Ahuja
As the country celebrates the festivals of Durga Puja and Dussehra, a series of web series and films running across diverse genres are lined up for telecast on the various streaming platforms during this festive season.
Lined up for release on the digital platforms this week are action and psychological thrillers, slice of life love stories and intriguing emotional dramas.
This week will witness the release of hostage drama Sanak Hope Under Seige, sports drama Rashmi Rocket, slice of life love story Little Things, emotional drama Tabbar , psychological thriller You and patriotic Saga Sardar Udham.
While Sanak Hope Under Seige will stream on Disney Hotstar from October 15, Rashmi Rocket streams on Zee5 from October 15. Slice of life love story Little Things streams on Netflix from October 15 while emotional drama Tabbar streams on Sony Liv from tomorrow..
Psychological thriller You streams on Netflix from October 15. Also scheduled for streaming on Amazon Prime from October 16 is the patriotic Saga Sardar Udham, which tells the story of freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh , who carried out assassination of Michael O Dwyer ,the person responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Rashmi Rocket on Zee5
After impressing audiences with her performance in the engrossing mystery Haseen Dilruba, Tapsee Pannu will now entertain cinelovers with Rashmi Rocket, engrossing story of a small town girl's rise to become a medal winning athlete for the country, that streams on Zee5 from October 15.
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Rashmi Rocket streams on Zee5 from October 15 |
At the heart of Rashmi Rocket, inspirational story about a new ordinary girl's rise to become a gifted athlete , is the phenomenon of gender testing in Indian sports.
Trailer of Rashmi Rocket, unveiled earlier this month, provided viewers a glimpse into a gritty tale about gender testing in sports.
The trailer takes us through the life of small town girl Rashmi who dreams of becoming an international athlete. It shows Rashmi's journey from her small town to roots to winning medals for the country.
However, her life takes a grim turn after a gender verification test carried out by the sports authorities leads to her being banned from the sport, leaving her life shattered.
Accused of fraud and being disparaged by the sports association and her fans, Rashmi decides to fight back and files a human rights violation case against the sports association , challenging the laws of the nation in her fight for justice.
The trailer of the film promises an engrossing story of an underdogs win against odds.
Watch trailer
https://youtu.be/KJoEX6Peqhw
Set in Kutch in Gujarat, Rashmi Rocket, Directed by Akarsh Khurana and produced by RSVP films of Ronnie Screwvala and Mango People India, tracks Rashmi's journey from a tiny village to athletic contests.
It features Tapsee Pannu as the athlete Rashmi. Priyanshu Painyuli, famous for his role in Mirzapur season 2, will play Rashmi's husband while Supriya Pathak, a veteran actor, will be seen as Rashmi's mother.
Supriya Pilgaonkar and Abhishek Banerjee feature in pivotal roles in the film.
The story and dialogues of the film have been written by Nanda Periyasamy Kanika Dhillon respectively.
Shooting for the film was held last year at various locations in Rajasthan.
Tapsee has said that she had to do rigorous training to assay her role in Rashmi Rocket. She had to hit the gym really hard.
In a social media post last year, Tapsee thanked her fitness expert Sujeet Kargutkar, sports physio Prachi Shah Arora, nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal
and athletic coach Melwyn Crasto for being instrumental for her transformation to an athlete on reel.
Tapsee Pannu said that Rashmi Rocket is an ode to athletes who have given their sweat and blood to the nation and still have to put up with nasty remarks asking them to change their gender.
The film has created lot of buzz for its intriguing storyline . Songs of the film released by the makers have also created lot of buzz.
Tapsee was last seen in Vinil Mathew's Haseen Dilruba, a mystery thriller featuring her alongside Vikrant Massey.
She will be soon seen in Shabaash Mithu, based on the life of Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj.
She is also Shooting for her debut film production venture Blurr .
Sanak Hope Under Seige on Disney Hotstar
After impressing audiences with his breathtaking action stunts in films in the Commondo franchise, Vidyut Jammwal will be seen in another Macho Avatar in the hostage drama Sanak Hope Under Seige, which streams on Disney Hotstar from October 15.
Directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sanak stars Vidyut Jammwal, Bengali superstar Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others.
The film also marks the big Bollywood debut of Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra and her chemistry with Vidyut seems to be another highlight in the film.
The makers of the film last week unveiled an action packed trailer which promises an adrenaline pumping entertainer with mind blowing action stunts.
The trailer gives audiences a sneak peak of the high-octane action and tear jerking drama in store!
The trailer of ‘Sanak’ also touches upon the love story between Vidyut Jammwal and Rukmini Maitra which is just as integral to the narrative..
If the countdown action stunt was anything to go by, viewers can expect triple the adrenaline as the trailer of hostage drama promises to leave you at the edge of your seat.
Sanak - Hope Under Siege’ is presented by Zee Studios in association with Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd and will be streaming from 15th October only on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex.
It is a Vipul Amrutlal Shah production, directed by Kanishk Varma.
Watch the trailer of the film at
: https://youtu.be/xusOfNnHzM0
Ahead of the release of the film, Vidyut Jammwal said, 'the film was shot during the pandemic time and as every other Indian, we went to work and we have come up with this film. The film will inspire you to be a better version of yourself and to help people around you.”
Speaking about the film, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah said “We are so excited to bring ‘Sanak’ to Indian audiences. Our films really haven’t explored the hostage drama space in depth and detail and ‘Sanak’ is our attempt at doing just that.”
Little Things S 4 on Netflix
This festival season will also witness the release of the fourth and final season of the slice of life love story Little Things on Netflix.
The cute couple of Dhruv and Kavya, who left viewers laugh and cry with their endearing love story and their sparkling chemistry in the first three seasons of the Little Things return to entertain viewers on Netflix from October 15.
Produced by Dice Media and directed by Ashwini Suresh, Little Things , a slice of life love story of Dhruv Vats and Kavya Kulkarni, features Mithila Palkar and Dhruv Sehgal in the lead roles.
The show follows the everyday life of Dhruv and Kavya navigating the complicated world of relationships, career and aspirations.
Final season of Little Things will chronicle Dhruv and Kavya's transition from young love to a more mature relationship.
Ahead of the release of the final season of Little Things, Netflix said, “Over the season, we’ll see them navigate questions around commitment, health, ambition and family, and in doing so, be as honest and intimate with each other as they’ve been in the past. So take a seat and let Dhruv and Kavya take you on one last journey as they overcome the big hurdles, all while loving the ‘Little Things.''
Terming the journey of Dhruv and Kavya as 'adorable ' and 'enriching', directors Ruchir Arun and Pranjal Dua said that the series coming to an did is a bitter sweet feeling for them.
“We have seen them do it all, from living together to long distance. They have showcased the most relatable side of young love to us. It is a bittersweet feeling, the finale – it was a rollercoaster of emotions shooting it. Dhruv-Kavya are growing up, their love is more mature and they are making way for more adventures, more ups and downs,'they said.
In a statement, the makers of the series Dice Media said, 'Mithila and Dhruv have done a great job. As the final season of ‘Little Things’ releases on Netflix, we really wish to leave the audiences with a smile on their face as we begin to say goodbye.'
Ashwin Suresh is the showrunner and executive producer.
The first season of Little Things was premiered through the official YouTube channel of Dice Media, from 25 October 2016, to 22 November.
Netflix later purchased the franchise and its second season, was premiered on the streaming platform on October 5, 2018. A third season was released on9 November 9, 2019.
The story revolves around Kavya Kulkarni (Mithila Palkar) and Dhruv Vats (Sehgal), a couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai.
The series progresses with everyday life explored through conversation between the couple.
It is one of the most awaited web series on OTT.
Watch season 4 trailer
https://youtu.be/YFUECGINK-c
Tabbar on Sony Liv
October 15 will also witness the release of emotional family drama Tabbar on Sony Liv.
Directed by Ajitpal Singh, Tabbar is a story about the strong bond shared by members of a middle class family.
Featuring actors Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Kanwaljeet Singh in key roles, Tabbar takes viewers through the lives of an ordinary middle-class family that stood together and blurred all the lines to protect and support each other after a terrifying incident turned their world upside down.
Set in Jalandhar in Punjab, Tabbar is the story of how life if the Singh family takes a 360 degree turn after an unfortunate incident .
Written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain, the series is produced by Ajay G. Rai of JAR Pictures.
Ahead of the release of the film, Actor Pawan Malhotra said that the film tells you about the importance of a family in a person's life.
Pawan Malhotra, who was last seen in engrossing drama Grahan, says that Tabbar will see him in a kind of role he has never done earlier.
“Tabbar” will also be available for streaming in 28 global territories including the European Union, U.K., the Middle East and North Africa, Singapore, Australia, India and New Zealand.
Watch trailer
https://youtu.be/wcQCQc9beXw
You on Netflix
Also streaming from October 15 on Netflix is the season 3 of the American Psychological thriller web series You, which deals with the constant obsession of a person Joe Goldberg towards persons of the opposite sex.
Ahead of the premiere of the season 3 of the web series , Netflix yesterday renewed the series for a season 4.
An American psychological thriller television series produced by Warner Horizon Television (now Warner Bros. Television), in association with Alloy Entertainment and A+E Studios, the first season of You, based on the 2014 novel by Caroline Kepnes , followed the story of Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager in New York, who upon meeting Guinevere Beck, an aspiring writer, becomes infatuated with her. He feeds his toxic obsession using social media and other technology to track her presence and remove obstacles to their romance.
In the second season, Joe Goldberg moves from New York to Los Angeles to escape his past and starts over with a new identity. When he meets avid chef Love Quinn, Joe begins falling into his old patterns of obsession and violence. As Joe attempts to forge a new love in the City of Angels, he strives to make his relationship with Love succeed at all costs to avoid the fate of his past romantic endeavors.
In the third season, which premieres on Netflix on October 15, Joe and Love are married and raising their newborn son, Henry, in the Californian suburb of Madre Linda. As their relationship dynamic takes a new turn, Joe continues to repeat the cycle of obsession with a burgeoning interest in Natalie, the next door neighbor. This time, Love will flip the script to ensure that her dream of having the perfect family will not be torn away so easily by Joe's compulsive actions.
The first season, which was released in 2018, stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Luca Padovan, Zach Cherry, and Shay Mitchell.
The second season was released exclusively on Netflix on December 26, 2019.In January 2020, the series was renewed for a third season by Netflix, which is set to be released on October 15, 2021, with Badgley and Pedretti both reprising their roles. Ahead of the third season premiere, the series has now been renewed for a fourth season.
Watch season 3 trailer
https://youtu.be/xAN1ThhTWsE
Sardar Udham on Amazon Prime Video
Also releasing in the festival season will be Sardar Udham, a biographical film on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who carried out assassination of Michael O Dwyer, the person responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Sardar Udham, which features Vicky Kaushal in the title role, will skip a theatrical release and will release on Amazon Prime Video on October 16.
Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham features Vicky kaushal in the role of freedom fighter Udham Singh, known for assassination of Michael O Dwyer, the person responsible for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Sardar Udham has been ready for release since a long time bit in release in theatres had to be repeatedly postponed due to the COVID-19.
With uncertainty continuing on the reopening of theatres in Maharashtra amid the threat of the Delta variant of covid and looming threat of third wave , the makers Sardar Udham have decided to release the film on OTT.
Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, Sardar Udham features Banita Sandhu as the female lead. It also features Amol Parashar in a pivotal role.
Bonita Sandhu expressed her excitement on the release of Sardar Udham.
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Supriya Pilgaonkar and Abhishek Banerjee feature in pivotal roles in the film.
The story and dialogues of the film have been written by Nanda Periyasamy Kanika Dhillon respectively.
Shooting for the film was held last year at various locations in Rajasthan.
Tapsee has said that she had to do rigorous training to assay her role in Rashmi Rocket. She had to hit the gym really hard.
In a social media post last year, Tapsee thanked her fitness expert Sujeet Kargutkar, sports physio Prachi Shah Arora, nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal
and athletic coach Melwyn Crasto for being instrumental for her transformation to an athlete on reel.
Tapsee Pannu said that Rashmi Rocket is an ode to athletes who have given their sweat and blood to the nation and still have to put up with nasty remarks asking them to change their gender.
The film has created lot of buzz for its intriguing storyline . Songs of the film released by the makers have also created lot of buzz.
Tapsee was last seen in Vinil Mathew's Haseen Dilruba, a mystery thriller featuring her alongside Vikrant Massey.
She will be soon seen in Shabaash Mithu, based on the life of Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj.
She is also Shooting for her debut film production venture Blurr .
Sanak Hope Under Seige on Disney Hotstar
After impressing audiences with his breathtaking action stunts in films in the Commondo franchise, Vidyut Jammwal will be seen in another Macho Avatar in the hostage drama Sanak Hope Under Seige, which streams on Disney Hotstar from October 15.
Directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sanak stars Vidyut Jammwal, Bengali superstar Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others.
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Sanak Hope Under Seige streams on Disney Hotstar from October 15 |
The film also marks the big Bollywood debut of Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra and her chemistry with Vidyut seems to be another highlight in the film.
The makers of the film last week unveiled an action packed trailer which promises an adrenaline pumping entertainer with mind blowing action stunts.
The trailer gives audiences a sneak peak of the high-octane action and tear jerking drama in store!
The trailer of ‘Sanak’ also touches upon the love story between Vidyut Jammwal and Rukmini Maitra which is just as integral to the narrative..
If the countdown action stunt was anything to go by, viewers can expect triple the adrenaline as the trailer of hostage drama promises to leave you at the edge of your seat.
Sanak - Hope Under Siege’ is presented by Zee Studios in association with Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd and will be streaming from 15th October only on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex.
It is a Vipul Amrutlal Shah production, directed by Kanishk Varma.
Watch the trailer of the film at
: https://youtu.be/xusOfNnHzM0
Ahead of the release of the film, Vidyut Jammwal said, 'the film was shot during the pandemic time and as every other Indian, we went to work and we have come up with this film. The film will inspire you to be a better version of yourself and to help people around you.”
Speaking about the film, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah said “We are so excited to bring ‘Sanak’ to Indian audiences. Our films really haven’t explored the hostage drama space in depth and detail and ‘Sanak’ is our attempt at doing just that.”
Little Things S 4 on Netflix
This festival season will also witness the release of the fourth and final season of the slice of life love story Little Things on Netflix.
The cute couple of Dhruv and Kavya, who left viewers laugh and cry with their endearing love story and their sparkling chemistry in the first three seasons of the Little Things return to entertain viewers on Netflix from October 15.
 |
S4 of Little Things streams on Netflix from October 15 |
Produced by Dice Media and directed by Ashwini Suresh, Little Things , a slice of life love story of Dhruv Vats and Kavya Kulkarni, features Mithila Palkar and Dhruv Sehgal in the lead roles.
The show follows the everyday life of Dhruv and Kavya navigating the complicated world of relationships, career and aspirations.
Final season of Little Things will chronicle Dhruv and Kavya's transition from young love to a more mature relationship.
Ahead of the release of the final season of Little Things, Netflix said, “Over the season, we’ll see them navigate questions around commitment, health, ambition and family, and in doing so, be as honest and intimate with each other as they’ve been in the past. So take a seat and let Dhruv and Kavya take you on one last journey as they overcome the big hurdles, all while loving the ‘Little Things.''
Terming the journey of Dhruv and Kavya as 'adorable ' and 'enriching', directors Ruchir Arun and Pranjal Dua said that the series coming to an did is a bitter sweet feeling for them.
“We have seen them do it all, from living together to long distance. They have showcased the most relatable side of young love to us. It is a bittersweet feeling, the finale – it was a rollercoaster of emotions shooting it. Dhruv-Kavya are growing up, their love is more mature and they are making way for more adventures, more ups and downs,'they said.
In a statement, the makers of the series Dice Media said, 'Mithila and Dhruv have done a great job. As the final season of ‘Little Things’ releases on Netflix, we really wish to leave the audiences with a smile on their face as we begin to say goodbye.'
Ashwin Suresh is the showrunner and executive producer.
The first season of Little Things was premiered through the official YouTube channel of Dice Media, from 25 October 2016, to 22 November.
Netflix later purchased the franchise and its second season, was premiered on the streaming platform on October 5, 2018. A third season was released on9 November 9, 2019.
The story revolves around Kavya Kulkarni (Mithila Palkar) and Dhruv Vats (Sehgal), a couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai.
The series progresses with everyday life explored through conversation between the couple.
It is one of the most awaited web series on OTT.
Watch season 4 trailer
https://youtu.be/YFUECGINK-c
Tabbar on Sony Liv
October 15 will also witness the release of emotional family drama Tabbar on Sony Liv.
 |
Family drama Tabbar streams on Sony Liv from tomorrow |
Directed by Ajitpal Singh, Tabbar is a story about the strong bond shared by members of a middle class family.
Featuring actors Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Kanwaljeet Singh in key roles, Tabbar takes viewers through the lives of an ordinary middle-class family that stood together and blurred all the lines to protect and support each other after a terrifying incident turned their world upside down.
Set in Jalandhar in Punjab, Tabbar is the story of how life if the Singh family takes a 360 degree turn after an unfortunate incident .
Written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain, the series is produced by Ajay G. Rai of JAR Pictures.
Ahead of the release of the film, Actor Pawan Malhotra said that the film tells you about the importance of a family in a person's life.
Pawan Malhotra, who was last seen in engrossing drama Grahan, says that Tabbar will see him in a kind of role he has never done earlier.
“Tabbar” will also be available for streaming in 28 global territories including the European Union, U.K., the Middle East and North Africa, Singapore, Australia, India and New Zealand.
Watch trailer
https://youtu.be/wcQCQc9beXw
You on Netflix
Also streaming from October 15 on Netflix is the season 3 of the American Psychological thriller web series You, which deals with the constant obsession of a person Joe Goldberg towards persons of the opposite sex.
Ahead of the premiere of the season 3 of the web series , Netflix yesterday renewed the series for a season 4.
 |
Season 3 of psychological thriller You streams on Netflix from October 15 |
An American psychological thriller television series produced by Warner Horizon Television (now Warner Bros. Television), in association with Alloy Entertainment and A+E Studios, the first season of You, based on the 2014 novel by Caroline Kepnes , followed the story of Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager in New York, who upon meeting Guinevere Beck, an aspiring writer, becomes infatuated with her. He feeds his toxic obsession using social media and other technology to track her presence and remove obstacles to their romance.
In the second season, Joe Goldberg moves from New York to Los Angeles to escape his past and starts over with a new identity. When he meets avid chef Love Quinn, Joe begins falling into his old patterns of obsession and violence. As Joe attempts to forge a new love in the City of Angels, he strives to make his relationship with Love succeed at all costs to avoid the fate of his past romantic endeavors.
In the third season, which premieres on Netflix on October 15, Joe and Love are married and raising their newborn son, Henry, in the Californian suburb of Madre Linda. As their relationship dynamic takes a new turn, Joe continues to repeat the cycle of obsession with a burgeoning interest in Natalie, the next door neighbor. This time, Love will flip the script to ensure that her dream of having the perfect family will not be torn away so easily by Joe's compulsive actions.
The first season, which was released in 2018, stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Luca Padovan, Zach Cherry, and Shay Mitchell.
The second season was released exclusively on Netflix on December 26, 2019.In January 2020, the series was renewed for a third season by Netflix, which is set to be released on October 15, 2021, with Badgley and Pedretti both reprising their roles. Ahead of the third season premiere, the series has now been renewed for a fourth season.
Watch season 3 trailer
https://youtu.be/xAN1ThhTWsE
Sardar Udham on Amazon Prime Video
Also releasing in the festival season will be Sardar Udham, a biographical film on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who carried out assassination of Michael O Dwyer, the person responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Sardar Udham, which features Vicky Kaushal in the title role, will skip a theatrical release and will release on Amazon Prime Video on October 16.
 |
Sardar Udham streams on Amazon Prime Video from October 16 |
Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham features Vicky kaushal in the role of freedom fighter Udham Singh, known for assassination of Michael O Dwyer, the person responsible for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Sardar Udham has been ready for release since a long time bit in release in theatres had to be repeatedly postponed due to the COVID-19.
With uncertainty continuing on the reopening of theatres in Maharashtra amid the threat of the Delta variant of covid and looming threat of third wave , the makers Sardar Udham have decided to release the film on OTT.
Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, Sardar Udham features Banita Sandhu as the female lead. It also features Amol Parashar in a pivotal role.
Bonita Sandhu expressed her excitement on the release of Sardar Udham.
Watch trailer
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