Looking for Best OTT Movies? You have landed on the right page. Keep reading the article to know more! There's no denying that the love for OTT platforms has increased after the Pandemic in 2020.
While Indian television is still focused on Saas Bahu serials which run for years, OTT platforms are giving us real content with amazing stories and cinematography which is appreciated and welcomed by the audience.
The OTT is very successful in leading the Indian television industry as platforms like Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Netflix are gaining millions of subscribers every year.
The new generation mostly prefers to binge-watch content on the OTT rather than waiting for a new episode every day.
The OTT platform has diverse content suitable for both younger and elder audiences. Today most of the youth in India are subscribed to at least one of the OTT platforms.
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Best OTT Movies in India (2022)
1. AK vs AK
This comedy-drama is one of the best movies on OTT and is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
The story is based on the movie stars who play an exaggerated version of themselves.
The movie starts with an interview when one of the audience asks a question if the actor is more important in the movie or a director.
This turns into a heated argument between Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap
And the movie star has an ugly spat with the director resulting in the kidnap of Sonam Kapoor. With many twists and turns, the movie leaves us wondering if we know the stars we love and adore so much.
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2. Dasvi
Known as a Social Comedy, this movie is considered as one of the top 10 ott movies in India and was directed by a debutant "Tushar Jalota ''. It is one of the new ott releases and was released in April 2022.
Not many are aware that "Dasvi" is based on the true-life story of Om Prakash Chautala, a former Haryana Chief minister who passed his class X exams in prison.
The main lead is played by Abhishek Bacchan who is a strong-headed politician who gets caught in a scam
And is sent to prison where he meets a new Superintendent who makes his life miserable and this is where the story takes turns.
The movie sends out a strong message and has many references to Taare Zameen Par and Rang De Basanti. Abhishek Bachchan has once again proved themself as an actor and Yami Gautam also deserves applause for the role and her performance.
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3. Atrangi Re
As the title suggests, this is a unique movie with an interesting plot directed by Anand L Rai.
The story revolves around Rinku ( Sara Ali Khan) Married to Vishnu (Dhanush) but is insanely obsessed and in love with this Magician who is played by Akshay Kumar.
The story takes interesting turns and you can witness the beautiful locations the story takes you to.
The story has a good sense of humour and also addresses one of the major societal issues i.e mental health in a very elegant way without digging into it too much.
Sara Ali Khan plays a bold and strong-headed girl and as usual, Dhanush is amazing as an actor and portrayed many emotions in the movie.
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4. Drishyam 2
A follow-up to the first part, Drishyam 2 is one of the best Malayalam movies to watch on ott in recent times.
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the story takes place six-year from when a cable operator (Mohanlal) outsmarts the police in an investigation of a murder by his daughter.
Mohanlal is now a cinema hall owner and knows how to protect his family from a criminal investigation.
The movie is pretty intense with a lot of twists and turns especially in the last hour where everything starts making sense and the story comes together.
The script is amazing and the movie is a continuation of the first part and cannot be considered a stand-alone, unlike many sequels.
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5. King Richard
Another sports movie on the list, this is an American biographical sports drama based on the world-famous tennis stars Serena and Venus William and their father Richard Williams, played by Will Smith.
The Story is focused on Richard's family, his wife, and his daughters who aspire to become professional tennis players.
The movie shows us how a father plans his daughter's success before they are born and how he coaches them while working tirelessly as a security guard and his wife working as a nurse.
The real-life story is going to inspire millions of fathers to raise their daughters to live their dream and to support them with unconditional love and hard work. He is surely a father every daughter deserves.
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6. Bheemla Nayak
Directed by Saagar K Chandra this Telugu Movie is a remake of the 2020 Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
An instant hit as soon as it hit the theatres, the story revolves around an egotistical son of an ex-MP who tries to bring liquor to AP from Telangana and is caught by a sub-inspector and gets arrested.
The sub-inspector played by Pawan Kalyan is a loyal policeman who believes in respecting his work and will do anything to fulfil his duty.
Pawan Kalyan and Rana Duggubati are just amazing and deliver top-notch performances with emotion, action, and dance.
This remake is completely action-packed with many fight scenes and emotional and political scenes with just the perfect amount of humour.
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7. Sarpatta Parambarai
If you are a sports fan, you cannot miss this Tamil ott movie. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the story revolves around Boxers in the 70s in Madras.
The movie starts with the usual rivalry between Sarpatta Parambarai and diyappam Parambarai (two major clans) and is mostly focused on them.
The story also has an excellent turn with political and social undertones which gives us another story
Where the community who fight inside and outside the ring fight to reclaim their rights. The main lead Kabilan is a man growing up during this time and is obsessed with boxing and faces many challenges when he tries reviving his boxing career.
The movie has some amazing action-packed scenes that will leave the audience thrilled and has amazing reviews.
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8. The Adam Project
A Sci-fi adventure movie directed by Shawn Levy the story takes place in the 2050 dystopian era where a fighter pilot accidentally lands in 2022
And now he has to team up with his 12-year-old self and go on a mission to save the world.
They face many challenges along the way and one of the biggest challenges is they don't like each other very much.
They have first to learn to accept themselves and team up before they save the world. The production for the movie started in the year 2012 with Tom Cruise.
However, Netflix acquired the rights and the movie was released in 2022. The movie received mixed reviews when it was first released but was overall loved by its audience.
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9. Karnan
Looks Like the Tamil industry is disrupting the OTT platforms and Karnan is just another example of a great movie directed by Mari Selvaraj.
Though the production was postponed due to the Pandemic, the movie was released in 2021
And is considered the highest-grossing movie in 2021 in the Tamil industry.
The story revolves around a young village boy "Karnan '' who fights for his village and his people who are considered as lower caste and are oppressed and treated inhumanely by the Local police and bureaucracy.
You can witness many pressure cooker scenes and Dhanush playing a fierce, and angry young man character. Another amazing part of the movie is the wonderful cinematography and a treat to your eyes.
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10. Mai
This new series on Netflix is the talk of the town directed by Anshai Lal. The series revolves around a mother, who is a nurse working at an old age home who witnesses the death of her daughter by a truck.
During the funeral, she finds some clues which make her realize that this was a murder, not an accident.
This six-episode series is getting a lot of praise, especially for Sakshi Talwar's out-of-the-world performance.
The actor is completely versatile with every emotion and makes the series even more alive. The story tackles many societal issues along with a grieving mother who tries to bring justice to her daughter.
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11. Jai Bhim
Another Tamil movie on the list, the opening scene of the movie was uploaded by the Oscars on their Youtube channel.
Many Tamil movies are having the same plot showcasing the oppression faced by the Lower caste in the society.
The movie revolves around a lawyer played by Suriya who fights for a poor man who is falsely accused and is now missing from Police custody.
"Jai Bhim" is a slogan that was used by the followers of B.R Ambedkar for the Dalit movement in India.
Directed by "T.J Gnanavel, the movie received an amazing response and praise for the performance, story, and direction. The movie was also selected for nominations by the 94th Academy Awards but did not make it to the final list.
However, the movie is surely worth your time.
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12. Sherni
Sherni has a brilliant story that takes us to a lush green exotic forest, with amazing cinematography, and sounds that are as close to reality.
Directed by Amit V Masurkar, Produced by the T series, the movie received an instant positive response from the critics
For broadcasting the importance of wildlife conservation.
The movie also received a lot of praise for Vidya Balan's performance as a forest service officer. The story takes a usual man vs animal struggle and has an interesting story which is unusual in Bollywood.
The movie deeply focuses on the conservation of animals especially the tigers which are close to extinction.
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13. Jalsa
This recent release is a thriller movie directed by Suresh Triveni and produced by T-series.
Another Vidya Balan movie on the list is a thriller hit and run case of an 18-year-old girl.
Vidya Balan plays the role of a successful TV journalist who also has hosted a show called "Face the truth" and is living a celebrity life until the day which changes everything.
The movie has many twists and turns which will keep you at the edge of your seat and has received many positive responses from the critics.
The performance of Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah has won the audience's heart and is surely a must-watch.
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14. Antakshari
All of us know and have played Antakshari the game at least once in our lives and this time I'm talking about a game of antakshari which is played to find a murderer.
The story revolves around a police inspector who has a loving family and loves to play antakshari.
The movie is a slow-paced thriller with many spine-chilling moments with amazing suspense and cinematography.
The movie is also known for its disturbing content with a trigger warning for sexual violence. This Malayalam movie has an amazing screenplay that will keep you guessing the plot until the end.
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15. Gehraiyaan
This Romantic drama created a lot of buzz at the initial stages of the release. The story has a modern day romance and consent for cross relationships.
The story focuses on Alisha played by Deepika Padukone who has her own Yoga studio and is looking for investors.
She also has a messy mental health with her mother's suicide and a distant father.
The movie focuses on mental health and modern relationships and messy characters. The movie has received mixed responses while many people have issues with the plot there are many others who have absolutely loved it.
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Conclusion
With so many diverse options to choose from, OTT also does not hesitate to cover sensitive topics, mainstream cinema is too hesitant to talk about.
Watching movies or series in OTT is relatively convenient and gives us an opportunity to binge watch most of the episodes at once.
With these excellent movies on the list, there is enough time to watch something while you lazily enjoy your weekend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which OTT platform is best for movies?
Amazon Prime holds a record for highest subscribers in the debut year and is valuable for many with great choices.
Another largest growing OTT platform in India is Voot which is a part of Viacom18 and has many diverse choices for content. Other OTTs like Netflix also have amazing content.
Q2. Which is the most-watched OTT platform in India?
Disney+ Hotstar has the most subscriptions in India followed by Amazon Prime. The Disney+ has a mobile plan for Rs.499 and a Super Plan which helps you watch on devices at the same time at Rs.899.
Amazon prime is much cheaper. It costs you Rs.179 for a month and Rs.1499 for an annual membership.
Q3. Which are some of the Hindi new movies on ott 2022?
Bacchan Pandey on Amazon prime is a biopic of a real-life gangsta which is creating a lot of buzz.
Other movies such as Dasvi which is mentioned on the list are also recent releases. Kaun Pravin Tambe?, 83, and Jalsa are others you can add to your watchlist.
Here are the best movies on OTT platforms in India:
