Highlights
- This Week’s Top 5 OTT Releases – Mismatched Season 3, Bandish Bandits Season 2, Despatch, Paris & Nicole: The Encore, Elton John: Never Too Late
Ready to not make any plans, not go out anywhere and spend the entire weekend binge-watch some fresh? Well, OTT platforms have done their job by releasing some exciting titles this week, it is your turn to make sure your subscription money doesn’t go to waste.
To help you a bit, we have listed the top 5 OTT releases of this week that would make a perfect binge-watching away.
So, without further ado, here are the best 5 OTT releases you can catch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Cinema and Disney+Hotstar.
Mismatched Season 3
Genre – Romantic Drama, Comedy
Streaming On – Netflix
Streaming Since – December 13, 2024
Episodes – 8
Language – English/Hindi
Stars – Prajakta Koli as Dimple Ahuja, Rohit Saraf as Rishi Singh Shekhawat, Taaruk Raina as Anmol Malhotra, Ahsaas Channa as Vinny, Rannvijay Singha as Professor Siddharth Sinha, Vidya Malvade as Zeenat Karim, Muskkaan Jaferi as Celina Matthews, Abhinav Sharma as Krish Katyal
Director – Akarsh Khurana, Nipun Dharmadhikari
Producer – Ronnie Screwvala
Synopsis – Mismatched Season 3 follows the evolving relationship between Dimple, a tech-savvy gamer, and Rishi, a hopeless romantic, as they navigate love, self-discovery, and societal expectations during a summer program. The season promises heartwarming moments, laugh-out-loud humour and relatable experiences of growing up.
Bandish Bandits Season 2
Genre – Musical Drama, Romance
Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video
Streaming Since – December 13, 2024
Episodes – 8
Language – Hindi
Stars – Ritwik Bhowmik as Radhe Rathod, Shreya Chaudhry as Tamanna Sharma, Sheeba Chaddha as Mohini, Atul Kulkarni as Pandit Radhe Mohan, Rajesh Tailang as Bhajan Singh Rathod, Kunaal Roy Kapur as Imroz, Divya Dutta as Nandini, Rohan Gurbaxani as Rohan, Yashaswini Dayama as Ananya, Aaliyah Qureshi as Aaliyah, Saurabh Nayyar as Saurabh
Director – Anand Tiwari
Producer – Amritpal Singh Bindra
Synopsis – Bandish Bandits Season 2 takes a closer look into the lives of Radhe and Tamanna as they navigate their musical careers and personal lives. Radhe steps up to protect his family’s musical legacy after the death of his grandfather, while Tamanna enrols in a music college to find her own voice. The season features intense competition, emotional journeys and a rich tapestry of music blending classical and contemporary genres.
Despatch
Genre – Crime Drama, Thriller
Streaming On – ZEE5
Streaming Since – December 13, 2024
Episodes – N/A (Film)
Language – Hindi
Stars – Manoj Bajpayee as Joy Bag, Shahana Goswami as Shweta Bag, Arrchita Agarwaal as Prerna Prakash, Rituparna Sen as Noori Rai, Anand Alkunte as S.I Bhonsle, Riju Bajaj as Tarun Khaitan, Purnendu Bhattacharya as Mallick, Ajay Purkar as Prasad, Purnima Rathod as Mrs. Verma, Parvati Sehgal as Varsha Rajput, Mamik Singh as Silva
Director – Kanu Behl
Producer – Ronnie Screwvala
Synopsis – Despatch is about a seasoned crime journalist Joy Bag as he navigates the challenges of staying relevant in the digital age. Determined to uncover the next big story, Joy delves into the dark underbelly of Mumbai, uncovering secrets and facing personal and professional obstacles along the way.
Paris & Nicole: The Encore
Genre – Reality TV, Nostalgia
Streaming On – Peacock (U.S.), JioCinema (India)
Streaming Since – December 12, 2024
Episodes – 3 (Three-part special)
Language – English
Stars – Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Kathy Hilton (Guest appearance)
Director – Sophie Muller
Producer – Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, and others
Synopsis – “Paris & Nicole: The Encore” reunites the iconic duo 20 years after their hit show “The Simple Life.” In this three-part special, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie return to the original filming location in Arkansas to create an operatic performance based on their childhood phrase “Sanasa.”
Elton John: Never Too Late
Genre – Documentary, Music
Streaming On – Disney+
Streaming Since – December 13, 2024
Episodes – N/A (Single documentary film)
Language – English
Stars – Elton John
Director – R. J. Cutler, David Furnish
Producer – R. J. Cutler, David Furnish, Trevor Smith
Synopsis: “Elton John: Never Too Late” is a documentary that profiles Elton John on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert tour. The film integrates historic performance footage, excerpts from his private journals, and personal footage of his family life behind the scenes. It offers an intimate look at Elton’s life, his struggles with adversity, abuse and addiction, and his journey to becoming an iconic musician.
FAQs
Q1. When did Mismatched Season 3 start streaming on Netflix?
Answer. Mismatched Season 3 started streaming on Netflix on December 13, 2024.
Q2. How many episodes are in Bandish Bandits Season 2?
Answer. Bandish Bandits Season 2 has 8 episodes.
Q3. Who stars as Joy Bag in the OTT film Despatch?
Answer. Manoj Bajpayee stars as Joy Bag in the film Despatch.
Q4. What is the main premise of Paris & Nicole: The Encore?
Answer. Paris & Nicole: The Encore reunites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie 20 years after The Simple Life, featuring them returning to Arkansas to create an operatic performance.
Q5. What is the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late about?
Answer. The documentary Elton John: Never Too Late focuses on Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert tour, integrating historic performance footage, personal journals and family life.
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