Weekend Watch: New Releases and OTT Shows to Look Out for
The second week of November brings a fresh set of theatrical releases and OTT shows to our screens. This week, we have a mix of unique science fiction tales, fantasy stories, and romantic dramas.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3
The third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power picks up five years after the events of the previous season. Sauron is expanding his claim across Middle-earth, and the Elves are at war with him. The season will focus heavily on the feud between the Elves and Sauron in a heightened war.
Directed by Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz, the season features an ensemble cast, including Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Daniel Weyman. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 will be available on Prime Video from November 11.
What a Boss Wants
What a Boss Wants is an upcoming romantic drama OTT show based on a web novel. The story revolves around Kwon Do-hyuk, a wealthy CEO who is left starstruck after hearing the voice of a woman on an album. He sets out to search for this mysterious woman, eventually crossing paths with Lee Eun-chae, the lead vocalist of an indie band. Directed by Lee Eun-mi, the show features Sung Hoon, Oh Se-young, Lee Tae-hwan, Park Eun-hye, and Kim Do-wan. What a Boss Wants will be available on Viki from November 11.
Jailer 2
Jailer 2 has been a hit amongst the masses and has been ruling the box office for the past couple of weeks. Leave it to Rajinikanth, as he rewrites Tamil cinema box office history by crossing the Rs. 800 crore grossing mark worldwide within just a span of 18 days since its theatrical release. Jailer 2 is the second in the franchise, centring around a grandfather, Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, through his years of experience as a jailer and connections built, takes on an underworld boss, all to ensure the safety of his family. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film features Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, Hrithik Roshan, Jacky Shroff, and Mithun Chakraborty. Jailer 2 will be available on Prime Video from November 12.
I Play Rocky
I Play Rocky is the true and inspiring story of Sylvester Stallone and his never-resting ambition to make it big as an actor. The biographical drama will explore his earlier rough days as a struggling actor, his vision behind writing the historic script of Rocky, and his belief in the story, which skyrocketed him to the greatest heights. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film features Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon, Toby Kebbell, and P. J. Byrne. I Play Rocky will be available in theatres from November 13.
Ghost Soldier
Ghost Soldier is an action thriller centred around the adventures of Herald Fitzgerald, a former soldier. With a single motive in mind to ensure the safety of his Wyoming neighbours, he will have to fight against a ruthless corporation that threatens the overall future of his rural community. Directed by William Eubank, the film features Jim Caviezel, Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt, Shea Whigham, and Beau Knapp. Ghost Soldier will be available in theatres from November 13.
Wildwood
Wildwood is a dark fantasy adventure, honouring the traditional stop-motion style of animation. The story follows a young Prue McKeel who traverses far beyond the borders of Portland into a hidden and enchanted wilderness to rescue her baby brother, who was kidnapped by a flock of crows. Directed by Travis Knight, the film features Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Awkwafina. Wildwood will be available in theatres from November 13.
Lambodhara 2.0
Lambodhara 2.0 is a Kannada tale of science fiction thriller, with a plot blending artificial intelligence with experimental technology. Making his Kannada cinema debut, Kunal Kapoor, who was recently seen playing the role of Lord Indra in the epic tale of Ramayana, plays the role of a young man from Bengaluru who is drawn into a game that promises true happiness. It will soon occur to him that the hidden secrets stowed deep within the system are programmed to quietly study and take control of human emotions. Directed by Sunil, the film features Anil Shetty, Saachi Bindra, Kunal Kapoor, Macwin Ian D'Souza, and Meghana Gaonkar. Lambodhara 2.0 will be available in theatres from November 13.
Student of the Year: After Dark
Student of the Year: After Dark is a new series following the story of Aditi, who enrols in the elite St. Teresa boarding school. The same school that served as the setting for the first two films in the franchise. Her motive for enrolling surrounds the mysterious death of her twin sister. As she begins to uncover the truth about the incident, she quickly uncovers deeper secrets of a sinister campus competition being held, leaving her with just one way to know the absolute truth. Directed by Reema Sengupta, the show features Shanaya Kapoor, Divik Sharma, Manya Grover, Mannat Duggal, and Sheeba Chaddha. Student of the Year: After Dark will be available on JioHotstar from November 13.
