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Latest OTT Releases This Week: The Emmy-nominated comedy Abbott Elementary, led by Quinta Bronson, is back with its fourth season on Disney+ Hotstar from October 10. Meanwhile, Netflix’s popular teenage adventure saga, Outer Banks, with stars Drew Starkey and Madeline Cline is also returning for its fourth season on October 10. SonyLIV also debuts the anthology series Zindaginama which focuses on mental health struggles on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Those looking for a different kind of romance can check out Netflix’sLonely Planet which pairs Laura Dern with Liam Hemsworth on October 11. And finally, on Saturday, October 12, the Kapoor sisters, Karisma and Kareena, make a joint appearance on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show. What are you in the mood to check out this weekend?
Citadel: Diana on Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Matilda De Angelis, Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Julia Piaton, Thekla Reuten
Release date: October 10
About the series: In 2023, the Priyanka Chopra starrerCitadel introduced to the global spy agency which was taken down by Manticore. The Italian series moves ahead eight years into the future as Diana Cavalieri, played Matilda De Angelis, goes undercover as a Citadel spy into Manticore, trying to get more info on the enemy. Before our own Indian version,Citadel: Honey Bunny, takes you to the past, step into the future of the franchise.
Raat Jawaan Hai on SonyLIV
Cast: Barun Sobti, Anjali Anand, Priya Bapat
Release date: October 11
About the series: Created by Khyati Anand-Puthran,Raat Jawaan Hai is the charming and funny series about three friends who remained steadfast through all of life’s changes. The trio come to one another about any little or big event in their lives, and become each other’s biggest supporters. Directed by Sumeet Vyas, Raat Jawaan Hai will remind you often of your own friendship groups.
Disclaimer on Apple TV+
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville Sacha Baron Cohen
Release date: October 11
About the series: A famous journalist Catherine Ravenscroft’s life is turned upside down after a book is mailed to her home detailing distressing events from a past. Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón’s seven-part series, led by a fantastic cast including Cate Blanchett, pulls out the rug underneath you with its narrative. The twisty drama Disclaimer will remind you never to judge a book by its cover.
Sarfira on Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Radhikka Madan, Paresh Rawal
Release date: October 11
About the film: Sudha Kongara helms this Hindi version of her National Film Award-winning Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020). Akshay Kumar steps into Suriya’s shoes in this remake and if you’ve missed out on the inspirational story in the theatres, here’s your chance to catch up. Sarfira sees Akshay play a man who dreams of making air travel affordable for every citizen of India. Both film are based on GR Gopinath’s memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey.
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