Friday OTT releases: Exciting movies & series to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more
Hyderabad: This Friday, February 28, 2025, get ready for an exciting mix of new releases across top streaming platforms. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar, and Aha are all set to drop fresh content, from gripping thrillers to heartwarming comedies. Here’s a quick look at the must-watch films and series you can catch this Friday!
1. Dabba Cartel – Netflix
Set in 1960s Mumbai, Dabba Cartel follows five housewives who secretly run a high-stakes cartel. The series explores themes of style, ambition, love, friendship, and betrayal. Starring Jyothika, Shalini Pandey, and Lillete Dubey, it is available to stream on Netflix from February 28.
2. Running Point – Netflix
Premiering on Netflix on February 27, Running Point is an American sports comedy series created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. The series stars Kate Hudson and began filming in Los Angeles in February 2024.
3. ‘Suzhal: The Vortex’ Season 2 – Amazon Prime Video
The second season of the Indian Tamil-language crime thriller Suzhal: The Vortex, created by Pushkar-Gayathri, is now available on Amazon Prime Video. Following a missing person's case that unravels the social fabric of Saambaloor, the new season drops on February 28, 2025.
4. ‘Kudumbasthan’ – ZEE5
Kudumbasthan, a Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy, was released theatrically on January 24, 2025. Starring K. Manikandan and Saanve Megghana, it is set to stream on ZEE5 from February 28.
5. ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ – JioHotstar
The sequel to Beetlejuice (1988), directed by Tim Burton, stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara, alongside newcomers Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. The film is set to premiere on JioHotstar on February 28, 2025, after a successful theatrical release in September 2024.
6. ‘Vanangaan’ – Amazon Prime Video
This Tamil-language action drama film, directed by Bala, was released in theaters on January 10, 2025. Starring Arun Vijay, Ridha, and Roshni Prakash, Vanangaan will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video from February 28, 2025.
7. ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ – ZEE5
A Telugu-language action-comedy film, Sankranthiki Vasthunam stars Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film grossed ₹300 crore and will air on ZEE5 from March 1, 2025, after a successful theatrical release during the Sankranthi festival.
8. ‘Love Under Construction’ – JioHotstar
This romantic drama, starring Aju Varghese, Gouri Kishan, and Neeraj Madhav, follows Vinod's journey as he tries to build his dream house while facing numerous challenges. It will stream on JioHotstar from February 28, 2025.
9. ‘Emoji’ – Aha
Emoji is a romantic comedy series directed by Senthil and starring Mahath Raghavendra, Manasa Chowdary, and Devika. The series revolves around a young couple navigating love and relationships. It will be available on Aha from February 28, 2025.