What to watch on OTT: The Old Guard 2, Thug Life, Kaalidhar Laapata and more
The Old Guard 2
Netflix
Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Van, formerly Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she's worked towards for thousands of years. Directed by Victoria Mahoney, and also starring Uma Thurman, The Old Guard 2 promises to be an emotional, adrenaline-pumping sequel, based on the world created by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez.
My Mom Jayne
JioHotstar
When Mariska Hargitay was three years old, her mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 34. The film follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Through intimate interviews and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, she grapples with her mother's public and private legacy and discovers the layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her audience but to those who were closest to her. The film premiered in the Cannes Classics section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival this year in May and was screened at the Tribeca Festival later.
In the Lost Lands
Lionsgate Play
Born from the imagination of George R. R. Martin from the Game of Thrones, this dark fantasy pits sorceress Gray Alys (played by Milla Jovovich) and rugged guide Boyce (played by Dave Bautista) against demons, cults, and cursed wilderness. Sent by her queen to retrieve a powerful relic, Alys must weigh magic against humanity in a world where nothing is as it seems. With shapeshifting creatures, ancient rites, and high-stakes battles, this is fantasy with its claws out. The action fantasy is directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and Constantin Werner wrote its screenplay.
Thug Life
Netflix
The Tamil-language gangster drama brought together Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam for a project after 36 years since they made Nayakan (1987). 'Thug Life' boasts of a star-studded cast including Trisha Krishnan, Silambarasan TR, Haasan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ali Fazal. The film follows gang leader Rangaraaya Sakthivel (Kamal Haasan), a feared mafia kingpin in New Delhi, who adopts Amaran (Silambarasan) after a gang war, but years later, a survival from assassination sparks doubt. Soon, Sakthivel suspects Amaran, igniting a conflict of loyalty and revenge.
Kaalidhar Laapata
Zee5
Set against the rustic, raw beauty of India's heartland, the film follows this unlikely duo as they check off Kaalidhar's long-forgotten dreams, revisit half-lived moments, and forge a bond that defies age, logic, and even time. At its core, Kaalidhar Laapata is a celebration of second chances and the quiet revolution of finding joy when you least expect it.. Through Kaalidhar (Abhishek Bachchan) and Ballu's journey, the film reminds us that sometimes, healing doesn't come from fixing what's broken, but from embracing the imperfection and choosing to live fully anyway.
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
Sony LIV
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is based on Anirudhya Mitra's book 90 Days, tracing the intense investigation into Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. It follows the SIT's race against time to uncover the deadly conspiracy and track down the elusive mastermind, Sivarasan, in a high-stakes quest for justice. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, and co-written with Rohit Banawalikar and Sriram Rajan, the series delves deep into a world of espionage, blurred loyalties, intelligence breakdowns, and the sheer human cost of justice.
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