Wondering which movies and shows deserve a place on your OTT watchlist? Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 brings explosive action, Daayra explores a controversial police investigation, and Ranabaali takes viewers into a powerful story of rebellion against British rule. From gripping crime mysteries to emotional family dramas and entertaining comedies, these 10 titles offer plenty of variety for your next binge-watch.
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1. Daayra (Netflix)
When four men accused of rape die in a police encounter, DCP Raman Kumar is praised as a hero for delivering the punishment many people demanded. But the public celebration soon gives way to uncomfortable questions when vigilance officer Ajooni Kohli begins examining the operation and suspects that the killings may have been deliberately planned. Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, this intense crime drama puts two officers on opposite sides of a difficult debate about justice, responsibility and the limits of police authority.
2. Ranabaali (Netflix)
Life under British colonial rule has become a struggle for countless Indians, and Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali is no longer willing to watch his people suffer without resistance. As oppression and the devastating conditions of the Great Madras Famine deepen the crisis, he chooses a dangerous path of rebellion that demands enormous personal sacrifice. Vijay Deverakonda leads this historical action drama, with Rashmika Mandanna playing his wife Jayamma, in a story about fighting for freedom, protecting one’s people and standing up against powerful rulers.
3. Akka (Netflix)
For eight centuries, women have ruled the criminal underworld of Pernuru, building a powerful system where authority is fiercely protected. That long-standing control faces a serious challenge when Queen Bhavani and Rudra become rivals, setting off a battle in which ambition, loyalty and the desire for power threaten to tear the empire apart. Set in a fictional kingdom, this gripping crime drama features Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in a dangerous world where even the strongest alliances cannot always be trusted.
4. Dilwali Diwali (Netflix)
Coming home for Diwali should mean celebrations, happy memories and time with loved ones, but one young man’s return brings complicated family feelings to the surface. Behind the festive atmosphere are differences between generations, expectations that have never been openly discussed and emotions that have been ignored for too long. Featuring Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli, this heartfelt family drama captures how a festival can bring people together while also forcing them to confront the problems they have avoided.
5. Jailer 2 (Prime Video)
Muthuvel Pandian has left his dangerous past behind, but the former jailer known as Tiger cannot stay away from trouble when an idol-smuggling syndicate puts his family in danger. With the threat growing around his home in Kerala, he calls upon familiar allies and begins striking back at the criminals responsible. Rajinikanth returns in this action thriller as the confrontation eventually moves towards Goa, where the powerful Kalpak crime family stands between Tiger and his mission to protect his loved ones.
6. Baththa (Netflix)
Baththa is a gangster accustomed to frightening people and controlling situations, so being accidentally locked inside a deserted school restroom by eight-year-old Sabari is the last thing he could imagine. Cut off from his gang and unable to escape, he spends eight days depending on the very child who trapped him, gradually forming an unusual connection with the boy. Vijay Sethupathi stars in this entertaining drama where an unexpected friendship begins changing a feared criminal’s understanding of family, kindness and the life he has chosen.
7. Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple (Netflix)
Bhabataran, an astrologer gifted with supernatural abilities, sets out to rescue Madhuri when a terrifying curse threatens the woman he once loved. His journey through a dangerous forest brings him to a forgotten temple, where a secret cult continues practising frightening rituals linked to a family curse that has survived for 250 years. With a deadly sacrifice approaching on the new moon, Bhabataran must face the evil surrounding the temple and discover how to stop the ritual before Madhuri becomes its next victim.
8. Gajab Raat (Netflix)
What begins as a police officer helping an injured woman soon becomes a troubling case that grows more complicated as the night unfolds. Different people appear connected to the violent incident, but their explanations only create fresh doubts, especially when influential figures seem unwilling to let certain details emerge. Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, this suspenseful investigative drama follows an officer trying to make sense of a dangerous situation where appearances can be misleading and the truth remains difficult to reach.
9. Mirzapur: The Movie (Prime Video)
Kaleen Bhaiya’s authority over Mirzapur has long depended on fear and control, but an ambitious newcomer named Babban Babua threatens to disturb the criminal empire he has built. While Babban attempts to establish himself in the profitable drug business, Munna, Guddu and Bablu become caught in their own struggles for influence, turning the city into a dangerous battleground of competing interests. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Ravi Kishan, this gangster thriller revisits the early days of Mirzapur’s criminal world, where personal ambition can quickly turn friends into enemies.
10. Vibe (Prime Video)
Hardik’s ordinary office romance takes a completely unexpected direction when his interest in a new intern lands him and his best friend Bugs in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Neither friend has any experience dealing with such trouble, but their situation becomes even stranger when intelligence officer Madam H requires their assistance. With Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava and Preity Zinta in the lead, this lively spy comedy follows two confused friends whose attempts to survive a risky adventure bring plenty of action, chaos and hilarious moments.
Bonus: Last Man in Tower (ZEE5)
A lucrative redevelopment proposal promises to change the lives of everyone living in Mumbai’s ageing Vishram Society, where builder Dharmen Shah wants to replace the old apartment block with a luxurious high-rise. The residents are eager to accept the money, but retired teacher Masterji refuses to surrender the home that holds his life’s memories, making him the only obstacle to their plans. As the deadline approaches, the once-friendly neighbours begin turning against him, creating a powerful drama about greed, personal dignity and how quickly money can destroy relationships.
Whether you’re in the mood for Rajinikanth’s action in Jailer 2, the crime mysteries of Daayra and Mirzapur: The Movie, or the emotional storytelling of Baththa and Last Man in Tower, these 10 OTT movies and shows have plenty to keep you entertained.
