What are the OTT releases this week? So many titles out but most of them feel average or above average. But if you’re in the mood to watch something worthwhile, Officer On Duty, Dragon, and Nodidavaru Enantare (2025) are the ones I’d recommend this week. Why I picked these three? Scroll down to read a short review without spoilers.
Gandhi Tatha Chettu (2025): A Tree, A Grandfather, and a Young Girl’s Promise
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Director: Padmavathi Malladi
Cast: Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Anand Chakrapani, Rag Mayur, Bhanu Prakash
Plot & Review Highlights
Set in a Telangana village in the year 2000, this film follows Gandhi, a schoolgirl, who promises her dying grandfather to protect a neem tree planted in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. As the village faces pressure to sell land to a factory, young Gandhi uses non-violent methods to resist.
Sukriti Veni gives a natural, bold debut — she even tonsured her head for the role First half is simple, grounded, and emotionally strong Captures rural life with warmth and honesty
The second half turns weak and dramatic The climax feels rushed and unrealistic
My Opinion: This is not a perfect film — but it dares to speak gently in a loud world. If you have the patience for a quiet story with an honest heart, give it a watch. Sukriti makes it worth it.
Dragon (2025): A Massy Ride With Two Climaxes and One Honest Heart
Streaming on: Netflix Director: Ashwath Marimuthu Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mysskin, Anupama, Kayadu Lohar
Plot & Review Highlights
Ragavan, a gold medalist, turns into ‘Dragon’—a college don—for love. Then comes redemption, success, and a second fall. But wait, there’s more. This film gives two full arcs: one downfall and comeback, then another. Almost like watching two stories in one.
Pradeep Ranganathan goes full mass and full emotion Mysskin as the calm, moral principal is a surprise package Every small scene has a smart callback — no filler
Second half feels too convenient at times Women characters deserved more than being plot bridges
My Opinion: Dragon is like a Rajini-style redemption tale for this generation. Over the top, yes — but sincere. If you’re okay with some cliched moments, this one rewards you with good drama, comedy, and that rare cathartic moments.
Baby and Baby (2025): Old Wine in an Older Bottle
Where to watch: Sun NXT Director: Prathap Cast: Jai, Yogi Babu, Sathyaraj, Pragya Nagra
Plot & Review Highlights
Two friends mix up their babies on a flight back home. One family wants a baby boy, the other believes a baby girl is lucky. Lies, confusion, and kidnapping plans follow.
Yogi Babu’s one-liners (some land, some don’t) A couple of emotional scenes save it from total collapse
Cringe comedy and dated visuals Wastes veterans like Sathyaraj and Nizhalgal Ravi Feels like a 2005 DVD re-release
My Opinion: This isn’t a comedy; it’s a time capsule. Even nostalgia can’t save it. Watch only if you want to test your patience—or enjoy chaos with zero logic.
Nodidavaru Enantare (2025): A Soul-Searching Journey That Doesn’t Play Safe
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Director: Kuldeep Cariappa Cast: Naveen Shankar, Apoorva Bharadwaj, Padmavati Rao, Ayra Krishna
Plot & Review Highlights
Siddharth loses love, loses his job, and then loses his father. Instead of fixing things, he hits the road — to escape, to think, and maybe, to start over.
Naveen Shankar delivers a raw, silent, and moving performance Road trip mood meets existential crisis — slow but deep Strong visual storytelling, with emotions that don’t need dialogue
Begins clunky and a bit preachy Not for those expecting commercial payoffs
My Opinion: This is not a feel-good film. It’s a feel-real one. A quiet but sharp look at loneliness, pressure, and choosing dreams over stability. Not perfect — but it lingers.
Officer On Duty (2025): First Half Hooks, Second Half Cooks
Where to watch: Netflix Director: Jithu Ashraf Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Muthumani
Plot & Review Highlights
CI Harishankar, demoted and damaged, takes up a fake gold case. From their case moves to a deeper, darker past. The first half builds tension. The second half… flips the genre.
Kunchacko Boban’s intense, layered performance Tight first half with solid investigative buildup Jakes Bejoy’s background score keeps the grip
Second half turns too commercial Emotional drama weakens the thriller tone Same old cop tropes and character shifts
My Opinion: Starts as a gripping police procedural, ends up as a stylised supercop story. Watch it for the craft, not for surprises.
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Sky Force (2025): A War Hero’s Story Hijacked Mid-Air
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Directors: Sandeep Kewlani & Abhishek Anil Kapur Cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur
Plot & Review Highlights
Based on India’s first air strike on Pakistani soil, the film should’ve flown high with the forgotten hero Vijayan. Instead, it turns into an Akshay Kumar show — again.
Veer Pahariya gives it soul, especially in the final act Real story behind the 1965 Sargodha strike is powerful
Akshay Kumar overshadows the real hero Female characters written like props Too much posturing, too little emotional weight
My Opinion: This could’ve been a landmark war film. But it forgets whose story it is. Watch for the visuals, stay for the last 20 mins, skip the star worship.
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2025): Familiar Faces, Flat Storytelling
Where to watch: Netflix Creator: Neeraj Pandey Cast: Jeet, Prosenjit, Saswata, Parambrata, Ritwik, Chitrangada Singh
Plot & Review Highlights
Set in 2000s Bengal, this cops vs gangsters drama shows the rise of don Shankar Barua and the honest cop Arjun Maitra trying to clean the city. But beyond the setup, the show struggles to rise.
Saswata Chatterjee nails the flashback portions Jeet fits well as the upright officer A few interesting twists in the middle
Too many clichés, too little depth Wasted talents like Parambrata & Chitrangada Bengal setting feels generic — not rooted
My Opinion: A show with top Bengali actors but no real Bengali soul. It starts with promise but quickly becomes just another slow-moving crime drama. Nothing you haven’t seen before.
Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (2025): Love, Closure, and a Scene-Stealing Friend
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Director: Dhanush Cast: Pavish, Anikha Surendran, Mathew Thomas, Priya Prakash Varrier
Plot & Review Highlights
Prabhu attends his ex’s wedding hoping for closure — while a new match awaits back home. What follows is a cocktail of confusion, nostalgia, and young love.
Mathew Thomas & Anikha steals every scene — the true MVP Light-hearted take on Gen Z love & heartbreak Dhanush’s flavour is everywhere — from house interiors to ringtone choices
Lead pair lacks chemistry, performances feel uneven Too many threads, not enough depth Some scenes feel like extended Instagram reels
My Opinion: It’s Dhanush’s weakest directorial so far, but it’s still likeable — not loveable. Watch it for its charm, subtle callbacks, and a reminder that love today comes with 2x speed and emoji reactions.
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