Barbie', 'Dry Day' and others: What to watch on OTT this week

OTT platforms are flooded with new releases every week. Whether it is action, drama, romance, or mystery, there is something for everyone on the most popular OTTs. If you are confused, below is a list of some of the best OTT releases this week. The list includes everything from Bollywood to Hollywood and more. Here is a look at all the OTT releases this week:

Dry Day is a satirical comedy-drama movie directed by Saurabh Shukla. The film stars Jitendra Kumar, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shrikant Verma, Annu Kapoor, Jagdish Rajpurohit, and Sunil Palwal. It revolves around a village goon and his wife. The biggest problem in the couple’s life is alcoholism. Shriya is so fed up with his drinking habit that she decides to abort their child. But when Jitendra learns about it, he not only decides to quit drinking but also plans to ban alcohol in his village.

​It is a rom-com drama mini-series created by Amit Golani and headlined by Vipul Goyal, Rasika Dugal, and Abhishek Banerjee. 'Humorously Yours Season 3' explores the life of comedian Vipul, who is planning a tour in the United States. However, due to the competitive stand-up comedy scene, he experiences many ups and downs.

'Barbie' stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. It is the first live-action Barbie film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The eponymous fashion doll by Mattel lives in the matriarchal Barbie Land with Ken and other dolls, away from any hassle. Circumstances force her to step into the real world and live among humans. Barbie faces many situations that make her question her existence and her idyllic Barbie Land.
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​'Maestro' is a biographical musical drama movie starring Academy Award nominees Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan. It is directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper, who also portrays the character of the renowned American conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein. Carey writes about the role of his love and wife, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. The movie showcases their lifelong relationship and how their love helped them face all the hardships in life.

​'Saltburn' follows the journey of Oxford University scholarship student Oliver Quick (portrayed by Barry Keoghan). The movie is a psychological thriller-drama steeped in twists and turns. The movie is written and directed by Emerald Fennell. A turn of events and fate help him befriend the wealthy fellow student Felix Catton.

Helmed by Zack Snyder, 'Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire' is set in a peaceful village on the moon of Veldt, located on the galaxy’s fringe. The mysterious Kora (played by Sofia) is the only one capable of challenging the Imperium, which is controlled by the tyrant Regent Balisarius. The movie features Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, and Ed Skrein in lead roles.

​'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is an adaptation of the popular book series by Rick Riordan. It tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.

It is a comedy-drama series—a prequel to the 2020 film Cindy la Regia. 'Cindy La Regia: The High School Years' revolves around the eponymous character played by Michelle Pellicer. The spirited and ambitious Cindy lives in high society and wishes to dominate the world. However, the complexities of her high society life as well as high school create havoc in her life.

'Like Flowers in Sand' is a K-drama series starring Jang Dong Yoon and Lee Ju Myoung. Jang Dong Yoon is a Korean wrestling prodigy who hasn’t earned the prestigious Jangsa title yet and is contemplating retiring from the sport if he doesn’t get one this time. His life takes a new turn when his childhood friend, Oh Yoo Kyung, comes back into his life.

It is a true crime documentary movie that shows the horrifying story of Jolly Joseph. Jolly worked as a lecturer at the National Institute of Technology and was married into a well-respected family in Kerala. This loved and respected lady was accused of killing six people in her family between 2002 and 2016.