The North News
OTT platforms have a varied line-up of Hindi releases this week, with a darker take on a popular campus franchise, an investigative crime thriller and a family entertainer offering viewers different choices ahead of the weekend.
Leading the Friday releases is “Student of the Year: After Dark”, which marks Shanaya Kapoor’s digital debut. The JioHotstar series, directed by Reema Maya and backed by Dharmatic Entertainment, premieres on November 13.
Moving away from the glamour and romance of the original “Student of the Year” films, the new series takes the franchise into the territory of mystery, violence and campus rivalry. Shanaya plays Aditi, who enters an elite educational institution to investigate the mysterious death of her twin sister. Her search for answers leads her into a fiercely competitive contest for the coveted “Student of the Year” title.
Another major release is Meghna Gulzar’s “Daayra”, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The investigative thriller premieres on Netflix on November 13.
The film revolves around a controversial police encounter in which four suspects are killed in custody. Kareena plays an investigating officer who must examine whether the operation was lawful or a calculated move. Prithviraj also plays a police officer, with the two characters bringing contrasting perspectives on policing, justice and the rule of law.
For viewers looking for something lighter, “Parivarik ManuRanjan” brings Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari together for the first time. The romantic comedy premieres on SonyLIV on November 13.
Set against the backdrop of Lucknow, the film follows an eligible bachelor whose life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with his charming househelp. Blending romance, humour and family drama, the film is directed by Varun V Sharma.
Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal and Priyamani’s “Blind Game” has already premiered on ZEE5 on November 11. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the Hindi thriller is set in Manali and follows a suspended police officer who uncovers a web of betrayal, greed and secrets while investigating a missing fortune.
With stories ranging from a sinister school competition and a controversial police operation to an unconventional romance, the week’s OTT offerings cater to audiences looking for suspense, drama and lighter entertainment.
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