What to Watch: Netflix Drops ‘Nobody Wants This 2,’ ‘Param Sundari,’ and Gritty Crime Thriller ‘They Call Him OG’ This Week
What to Watch: Netflix Drops 'Nobody Wants This 2,' 'Param Sundari,' and Gritty Crime Thriller 'They Call Him OG' This Week
The OTT space is heating up with high-octane dramas, mythological epics, and new reality shows across major platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Lionsgate.
The streaming world is currently buzzing with fresh content, offering a diverse slate of shows and films perfect for any mood. High-octane dramas, AI-themed romances, and mythological spectacles are all premiering this week to keep audiences hooked.
The Netflix Lineup: Romance, Crime, and AI Love
Netflix is leading the charge with three notable releases this week:
Nobody Wants This Season 2 (Premiered October 23): The series continues to follow Joanne and Noah as they navigate the next chapter of their interfaith relationship. Following the success of its debut, the new season promises deeper emotional arcs and unexpected twists, building on the show’s relatable humor and heartwarming conflicts.
They Call Him OG (Premiered October 23): This is a gritty action-drama centered on Ojas Gambheera, a retired gangster who finds himself pulled back into the underworld. The film, whose title is a clever play on ‘Original Gangster,’ promises a solid crime thriller featuring intense performances and stylish direction as Gambheera sets out to settle an old vendetta.
Param Sundari (Premieres October 24): A modern-day romance exploring love through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI). The story features Param (Sidharth Malhotra), a wealthy young man from Delhi, who uses an AI app called Soulmates to find his “perfect partner,” Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a free-spirited woman running a homestay in Kerala. What begins as a tech-assisted match turns into a heartwarming look at human connection in the digital age.
Other Streaming Platforms: Mythology, Fashion, and Stardom
Other platforms aren’t far behind, launching their own major titles across genres:
Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayud (Disney+ Hotstar, Premieres October 25): A mythological spectacle billed as India’s first AI-driven mythological web series. The show uses cutting-edge visuals and a fresh narrative approach to reimagine the ancient war between the Pandavas and Kauravas for modern audiences.
Pitch To Get Rich (JioHotstar, Released October 20): For fans of unscripted entertainment, this reality show features 14 fashion entrepreneurs pitching their brands to secure investment from a substantial $₹30$ crore fund. The contestants are judged by industry icons: Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and designer Manish Malhotra.
Nadikar (Lionsgate, Premieres October 24): Starring Tovino Thomas, this film is a witty, self-aware satire about a once-celebrated superstar. When his ego and fame lead to a steep fall, he’s forced to hire an acting coach to rebuild his career, exploring the fragility and necessity of reinvention in stardom.
