From Abhishek Bachchan's Ghoomer to Ishaan Khatter's Pippa: OTT releases this week

The festival of Diwali and the time of holidays are just around the corner. As people plan to celebrate the festival of lights this year on Sunday, 12 November, it is also the perfect opportunity to plan a peaceful Diwali over the weekend. With a number of OTT releases this week, one can gather with their friends and families and binge-watch the latest movies and web series. From Abhishek Bachchan’s Ghoomer to Ishaan Khatter’s Pippa, there is a lot to choose from to binge-watch this Diwali. We have curated a list, including some of the new films, shows, and web series that are releasing this week on popular streaming sites. 

OTT releases this week

1. Ghoomer

Where to watch: ZEE5

Release date: 10 November 2023

One of the much-awaited sports drama films of the year, Abhishek Bachchan’s Ghoomer is all set to premiere this week on ZEE5. Starring the actor alongside stars like Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi, and Angad Bedi in prominent roles, the film shows how a female cricketer overcomes her struggles after losing her right arm right before her international debut. 

2. Rainbow Rishta 

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Release date: 7 November 2023

Focusing on the lives of the people from the LGBTQ+ community across India, the brand-new show is also set to go on air this week on Amazon Prime Video. Exploring a spectrum of queer relationships, the series will provide a multifaceted look at how the communities survive in the Indian society. 

3. For All Mankind: Season 4

Where to watch: Apple TV

Release date: 10 November 2023

A speculative ski-fi series, For All Mankind, reimagines history by asking what might have happened if the space race had perpetuated beyond the iconic moments of the 20th century. In the alternative timeline provided in the series, a series of unexpected events like the Soviet Union achieving its first manned lunar landing, the United States continuing its pursuit of cosmic exploration, and Mars becoming a hub of human activities will be presented for viewers. 

4. Pippa

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Release date: 10 November 2023

Steering the very young and energetic Ishaan Khatter, Pippa will also be released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video this week. Revolving around the pivotal Battle of Garibpur, the significant conflict that took place during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. The film tells the tale of captain Balram Mehta of the 45 Cavalry Tank Squadron. 

5. The Killer

Where to watch: Netflix

Release date: 10 November 2023

Directed by David Fincher, the American action-thriller film will go on air this week on Netflix on 10 November. Based on the French graphic novel of the same name, the series shows Michael Fassbender playing the role of a lone hitman, who lands up in a complex scenario facing his own employers. 

Grab all the snacks and sweets, and binge-watch all the latest releases this Diwali weekend!