In the age of Coronavirus quarantines, lockdowns and self-isolation, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape and just plain entertainment. Luckily November certainly doesn’t look to disappoint with an exciting new set of streaming releases offering a wide range of stories. From the grand return of flagship shows like The Crown, to straight t0 OTT releases from celebrated directors including Anurag Basu, Hansal Mehta and Sudha Kongara, here are our picks of what’s releasing this month across platforms.
Netflix
Ludo
When: November 12th
Anurag Basu. Need we say more? The celebrated director’s next is led by a sparkling ensemble cast including Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur and more. Ludo follows the journey of four different characters who meet at a crossroads.
Mismatched
When: TBC
YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli stars in a romance about a mismatched couple who come together to build an unlikely app while navigating an oddball bunch of friends, nasty bullies, a snooty professor… and well, each other.
Miss India
When: November 4th
Keerthi Suresh stars as an aspiring Indian entrepreneur dealing with disapproval, sexism and rivalry as she sets out to build a business empire.
The Crown Season 4
When: 15th November
Netflix’s prestige drama about the royals returns. This season is set in the 1980s, following the events of the Queen’s clashes with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Prince Charles enters a tumultuous marriage with Lady Diana Spencer.
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
When: November 23rd
Over the course of a world tour, this unguarded documentary follows music artist Shawn Mendes as he makes sense of his stardom, relationships and musical future.
Amazon Prime Video
Chhalaang
When: November 13th
The latest Hansal Mehta-Rajkummar Rao collaboration is in a much lighter, more up beat space than their previous work. Chhalaang follows Montu (Rajkummar Rao), a typical PT Master who doesn’t care much for his job. That is of course till circumstances put everything that Montu cares for at stake. Now he is forced to do what he has never done – teach.
Soorarai Pottru
When: November 12th
The biggest direct-to-digital Indian releases yet stars Suriya in a biopic based on Captain Gopinath, the man who paved the way for affordable air travel in India.
Wayne
When: November 6th
The gloriously twisted writers of Deadpool bring you a series about 16-year-old Wayne who can’t help himself from righting the world’s wrongs. Now, against all odds, he and his girlfriend Del are on a road trip to reclaim what’s rightfully his. Expect blood, comedy and swearing. Lots of swearing.
Young Sheldon Season 4
When: November 6th
The popular Big Bang Theory-spin off returns. After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college.
Gatham
When: November 6th
The latest direct-to-digital Telugu release is a psychological thriller which sees a stranded couple being forced to stay in a mysterious house – where of course stranger and creepy things keep happening.
Disney+ Hotstar
Laxmii
When: November 9th
The newly-titled Laxmmi stars Akshay Kumar as a man possessed by the ghost of a trans person in Raghava Lawrence’s remake of his popular horror comedy Kanchana.
Mookuthi Amman
When: November 14th
Nayanthara and RJ Balaji star in Disney+ Hotstar’s first Tamil Original which seems like a searing take on corrupt Godmen who are in the business of spirituality.
Industry
When: November 10th
Industry follows a group of hungry, young graduates competing for a limited number of permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co., a leading bank in London, while being thrown head-first into the exhilarating world of international finance.
Inside Pixar S1
When: November 13th
A documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios
Grey’s Anatomy Season 17
When: November 13th
The popular medical drama following the lives of the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, continues its glorious run.
His Dark Material Season 2
When: November 17th
Based on author Philip Pullman’s beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials follows young Lyra’s quest to find her kidnapped friend which leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets.
Marvel’s 616
When: November 20th
Disney+’s latest docuseries explores Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
Sony LIV
Uncommon Sense With Saloni Gaur
When: November 6th
Saloni Gaur also known by her comic name Nazma Aapi brings a humorous sketch comedy show on current affairs with a middle class point of view.
The Good Doctor Season 4
When: November 6th
The acclaimed series returns for season four, bringing us new adventures of Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, as her navigates prejudice and relationships to save lives.
Mahabharat – Ant Ya Aarambh
When: November 13th
The 11 episodes animation series showcases the Mahabharat from a unique perspective.
Simple Murder
When: November 20th
Starring Priya Anand and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, the dark comedy follows an unlikely group of strangers whose lives get tangled up in a complex chain of events.
LA’s Finest Season 2
When: November 27th
The Bad Boys-spin off series starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba returns. as Syd and McKenna continue taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.
Voot Select
Moonbase 8
When: November 8th
Created by and starring Fred Armisen and John C. Reilly, Moonbase 8 follows a group of mediocre astronauts living in a NASA test environment vie for the chance to be selected to go to the moon.
Cinemapreneur
Revelations
When: November 6th
A young Tamil woman, grappling with a difficult four-year long marriage, develops a complex relationship with her new neighbour, a middle-aged man, who has a mysterious past of his own.
Gamak Ghar
When: November 27th
Achal Mishra’s celebrated indie finally makes its way to a streaming platform, after setting the festival circuit on fire. The film follows a family which reunites at their ancestral home to celebrate a new birth in the family. Over the next two decades, through festivals and feasts, births and deaths, the film observes one house as it ages and falls to neglect.
Dice Media
Please Find Attached Season 2
When: October 30th
Dice Media’s popular series starring Ayush Mehra and Barkha Singh returns. Season 2 sees the couple trying to balance their relationship with their clashing careers.
MUBI India
NIMIC
When: November 27th
Yorgos Lanthimos’s mind-bending new short NIMIC, stars Matt Dillon as a professional cellist whose encounter with a stranger on the subway, has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.
Cemetery
When: 18th November
Mixing myth and reality, the experimental documentary follows a Sri Lankan elephant amidst a natural disaster, and uses otherworldly imagery to expose the harsh realities of poaching.
Apple TV
Becoming You
When: November 13th
2,000 days. 100 children. Peek into the very first days of life in this globe-crossing, six-part docuseries narrated by Academy Award winner Olivia Colman.
Fireball: Visitors From A Darker World
When: November 13th
From directors Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer, Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds explores how meteorites have impacted our planet’s landscapes and cultures.
Aha
CommitMental
When: November 13th
The official Telugu remake of Permanent Roommates, the series revolves around a young couple, Phani and Anu, who, after being in a long distance relationship for three years, face the prospects of marriage.
Tamasha With Harsha
When: November 6th
Viva Harsha leads this sketch comedy show which parodies contemporary culture and politics.
Anaganaga O Athidhi
When: November 13th
The latest Aha original follows a family living in abject poverty whose fortunes change overnight when a mysterious stranger arrives, altering their lives forever.
Sam Jam
When: November 13th
Samantha Akkineni makes her OTT debut with hosting a variety show aimed at connecting with real people and interviewing fellow celebrities.
ZEE Plex
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
When: November 14th
While this is still to be confirmed, the Diljit Dosanjh, Manoj Bajpayee and Fatima Sana Sheikh comedy was all set to be the first Hindi film to release in theatres, but new reports suggest it will be going straight to pay per view platform Zee Plex instead.
ZEE5 And ALTBalaji
Mumbhai
When: November 12th
Angad Bedi, Sikander Kher and Sandeepa Dhar star in a gangster drama set in the 90s which sees a war raging between cops and gangsters for the crown of power and politics.
Bichoo Ka Khel
When: November 18th
Mirzapur star Divyenndu isn’t done with the gangster genre yet. Here he plays a writer who gets sucked into a life of crime.
Dark 7 White
When: November 24th
Sumeet Vyas, Monica Chaudhary, Taniya Kalra, Jatin Sarna and others star in this political thriller revolving around a murder.
ZEE5
Raat Baki Hai
When: November 20th
Two estranged lovers meet each other after 12 years under strange circumstances one night. Except one of them is on the run having been accused of murder.
Naxalbari
When: November 28th
Rajeev Khandelwal stars as a copy who must fight off a Naxal uprising in this action-packed series that alternates between the dense jungles of Maharashtra and metropolitan cities.
Khaali Peeli
When: November 6th
The Ishaan Khatter, Ananya Pandey starrer finally makes its way to ZEE5 after its run on their new pay per view service Zee Plex.
MX Player
Aashram Part 2
When: November 11th
Prakash Jha’s popular series starring Bobby Deol, centred on the corporate-political-spiritual nexus, returns for season 2 two months after it’s first part.
