This week has in store an exciting lineup of OTT releases on different platforms, something for everyone. From horror that sends shivers down your spine to dark comedy and dystopian futures, here are the highlights of movies and web series releasing between April 7 and April 13, 2025.
Key Releases This Week
Chhorii 2
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Release Date: April 11
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Platform: Amazon Prime Video
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Genre: Horror
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Synopsis: The second installment of the 2021 blockbuster Chhorii continues with Sakshi as she fights against a superstitious cult to rescue her daughter, further exploring folklore and social terrors. The movie features Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan, reprising the role of director is Vishal Furia.
Black Mirror Season 7
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Release Date: April 10
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Platform: Netflix
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Genre: Sci-Fi Anthology
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Synopsis: The award-winning series continues with six self-contained episodes investigating the sinister influence of technology on mankind. The season boasts a cast ensemble of Peter Capaldi, Issa Rae, and Emma Corrin.
Perusu
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Release Date: April 11
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Platform: Netflix
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Genre: Dark Comedy
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Synopsis: A Tamil remake of the Sinhalese film Tentigo, this adult comedy follows two brothers dealing with family secrets and social taboos following their father's strange death. Starring Vaibhav Reddy, Sunil Reddy, and Niharika NM.
The Last of Us Season 2
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Release Date: April 13
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Platform: HBO Max (through JioHotstar in India)
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Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Drama
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Synopsis: The eagerly awaited second season picks up the emotional journey of Joel and Ellie in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a fungal pandemic.
Why You Should Watch
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Chhorii 2 guarantees to escalate the horror with greater folklore aspects and personal stakes.
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Black Mirror Season 7 maintains its legacy of thought-provoking stories on technology's unintended consequences.
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Perusu provides a fresh mix of humor and taboo-busting storytelling in Tamil cinema.
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The Last of Us Season 2 is an improvement on its first season, which received critical acclaim with even more gripping drama and character development.
Get your watchlists ready for a week of unforgettable entertainment!
Sources: The Hans India, Economic Times, Filmibeat, Digit, OTTPlay, Times of India