In the age of the Coronavirus quarantine, lockdown and self-isolation, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape or just plain entertainment. With a new month comes new possibilities, talent, collaborations and shiny new releases for us to get lost in.
From the much-awaited release of Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix films like Dhamaka and Meenakshi Sundareshwar, here is a list of what’s releasing this month across platforms.
Netflix
Meenakshi Sundareshwar
When: November 5
Forced to live apart due to a unique job prospect, two newlyweds face the hassles, hiccups — and hilarity — that arise from their long-distance marriage.
Red Notice
When: November 12
An FBI profiler pursuing the world’s most wanted art thief becomes his reluctant partner in crime to catch an elusive crook who’s always one step ahead.
tick, tick… Boom!
When: November 19
On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer (Andrew Garfield) navigates love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.
Hellbound
When: November 19
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (Train To Busan), the series follows the rise of a cult that prophesises the appearance of unearthly beings that deliver deadly condemnations.
Dhamaka
When: November 19
Reassigned from TV to radio, a frustrated anchor sees both danger and opportunity when he receives threatening calls on the air.
Bruised
When: November 24
A disgraced MMA fighter (Halle Berry) finds redemption in the cage and the courage to face her demons when the son she had given up as an infant unexpectedly reenters her life.
True Story
When: November 24
A tour stop in a comedian’s hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for him. The mini-series stars Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes.
Decoupled
When: TBC
Starring R Madhavan and Surveen Chawla, the series follows a writer and his wife who announce their divorce in a party, which ends up exposing other absurd relationships in their world.
Amazon Prime Video
Jai Bhim (Tamil)
When: November 2
Starring Suriya, the film tells the story of a lawyer fighting for the land rights of tribal people.
Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar
When: November 3
Two friends decide to start a fake bank and scam people into depositing their money there. The series stars Vicky Arora, Anuj Rampal and Shishir Sharma, among others.
Most Dangerous Game
When: November 11
Desperate to ensure that his pregnant wife will be well taken care of before he dies of a terminal illness, Dodge Maynard (Liam Hemsworth) accepts an offer to participate in a deadly game where he soon discovers that he’s not the hunter – but the prey.
Always Jane: Season 1
When: November 12
This four-part coming-of-age docuseries revolves around teenager Jane Noury, as she navigates growing up and embracing her true identity.
The Wheel Of Time: Season 1
When: November 19
Set in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only some can access it, a woman named Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) crosses paths with five young men and women. This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey.
Hanna: Season 3
When: November 24
The series follows the journey of a young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.
All Or Nothing: Juventus
When: November 25
The docu-series follows the popular Italian soccer club through the 2020/21 season.
DisneyPlus Hotstar
Special Ops 1.5
When: November 12
This prequel to Neeraj Pandey’s espionage thriller Special Ops traces the origin story of mastermind Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon).
Kanakam Kamini Kalaham (Malayalam)
When: November 12
Starring Nivin Pauly and Grace Antony, the film revolves around a single day at ‘Hill Top’ – a once-grand, now-drab hotel in downtown Ernakulam, where a constantly-bickering couple checks in.
Jungle Cruise
When: November 12
The film is based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles – and a supernatural element.
Home Sweet Home Alone
When: November 12
A married couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid.
Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings
When: November 12
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the sinister Ten Rings organisation.
Hawkeye
When: November 24
This series is based on Marvel Comics superhero Hawkeye, who teams up with another young archer, Kate Bishop.
The Beatles: Get Back
When: November 25
A documentary on the music group, The Beatles, featuring in-studio footages shot in 1969 for the 1970 feature film, Let It Be.
Voot Select
Dexter: New Blood
When: November 8
Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, he now lives under an assumed name in Upstate New York, far from his original home in Miami.
Zee5
Squad
When: November 12
Directed by Nilesh Sahay, the film stars Rinzing Denzongpa, Malvika Raaj, Pooja Batra and Mohan Kapur.
Oka Chinna Family Story (Telugu)
When: November 19
This story of a middle-class family, and the major twist that awaits them, stars Sangeeth Shobhan, Simran Sharma, Naresh and Tulasi.
SonyLIV
Tryst With Destiny
When: November 5
The anthology, written and directed by Prashant Nair, stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Vineet Kumar, Jaideep Ahlawat and Amit Sial.
Chumbak (Marathi)
When: November 12
This coming-of-age story follows a 15-year-old boy who is forced to choose between his dreams and morality after a chance encounter with a 45-year-old man.
BookMyShow Stream
Promising Young Woman
When: November 3
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Little Fish
When: November 12
A couple fights to hold their relationship together as a memory-loss virus spreads and threatens to erase the history of their love and courtship.
Apple TV+
Finch
When: November 5
On a post-apocalyptic earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his creator’s beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship and what it means to be human. The film stars Tom Hanks and Caleb Landry Jones.
The Shrink Next Door
When: November 12
The series chronicles the bizarre relationship between a psychiatrist (Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient (Will Ferrell).
Aha
3 Roses (Telugu)
When: November 12
Directed by Maruthi, the series stars Eesha Rebba, Paayal Rajput and Poorna.
MUBI India
A Rifle And A Bag
When: November 12
Somi and her husband met and fell in love while fighting alongside the Naxalites in India. After a decade of armed struggle, the couple deserted the movement and surrendered to the police.
Annette
When: November 26
A stand-up comedian and his opera singer wife have a two-year-old daughter with a surprising gift.
MX Player
Matsya Kaand
When: November 18
The story of conman Matsya Thada (Ravii Dubey) who works with aptitude, intelligence, and charm.
