Streaming Spotlight:From The Bengal Files to ShadesOfLife Your OTT Watchlist for Nov 17-23
This week, the world of Indian OTT platforms is abuzz with a fresh wave of releases, offering viewers a diverse cinematic palette right at their fingertips. From powerful dramas like The Bengal Files to multi-lingual ventures such as Bison Kaalamadan, and regional gems like Usiru and ShadesOfLife, the streaming giants are pulling out all the stops to keep audiences entertained. This impressive lineup, featuring films like Homebound, promises a compelling week of viewing across ZEE5, Netflix, Sunnxt, and ManoramaMax.
OTT Releases This Week(Nov 17 to Nov 23 ,2025)
Nov 21, 2025
Bison Kaalamadan
Sports,Action
Netflix
Language: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
Running Time: 2h 48m
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
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a sports drama about Kittan Velusamy, a young man from a marginalized community in rural Tamil Nadu who faces social discrimination and violence while pursuing his dream of becoming a national kabaddi champion. Guided by his mentor, a physical education teacher, Kittan uses the sport as a way to channel his pain and anger, overcoming obstacles rooted in his caste identity and local power struggles to represent India at the Asian Games.
Nov 21, 2025
The Bengal Files
Thriller,Crime
Zee5
Language: Hindi
Running Time: 3h 25m
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
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The Bengal Files is a fictional narrative exploring the corrupt system in Kolkata, where a cop named Arjun Maitra confronts a powerful gangster, Bagha, amidst rising gang wars. The story is set against a backdrop of political and criminal corruption, as Maitra must navigate both a broken system and a violent criminal underworld to solve his case.
Nov 21, 2025
Homebound
Drama
Netflix
Language: Hindi
Running Time: 1h 59m
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
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Homebound is a film based on a real story about two friends, Chandan and Shoaib, who migrate from a village in Uttar Pradesh to work in Surat during India's COVID-19 lockdown. When factories close, they are forced to make a long, arduous journey back to their village on foot and in crowded trucks. The film explores their struggles against poverty and discrimination as they face systemic cruelty, prejudice, and the immense challenges of the pandemic.
Nov 21, 2025
Usiru
Crime/thriller
SUNNxt
Language: Kannada
Running Time: 2h 15m
IMDB Rating: 9.5/10
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Usiru is a 2025 Kannada suspense thriller that follows two parallel storylines: one about a demoted police officer, Raj, investigating the recurring murders of pregnant women in his new village while protecting his own pregnant wife, and another about Surya, a young man seeking revenge for his parents' murder after his release from prison.
Nov 21, 2025
Shades of Life
Anthology
ManoramaMax
Language: Malayalam
Running Time: TBA
IMDB Rating: TBA
Direct OTT release
The anthology revolves around the many "œshades of life," exploring how wisdom often arrives only after weathering tough journeys. Its stories follow an alcoholic trying to salvage his marriage with the help of his villagers, a migrant worker determined to buy an expensive puppy for his baby, a father chasing down the thief who stole his daughter"™s wedding savings, and a young couple struggling to build a life on their own"”all capturing the quiet resilience that defines everyday human battles.
In conclusion, this week's OTT offerings, spearheaded by titles like The Bengal Files, Homebound, Bison Kaalamadan, Usiru, and ShadesOfLife, underscore the dynamic and ever-expanding landscape of Indian digital entertainment. Viewers are in for a treat with a rich assortment of stories and performances, confirming the continued rise of streaming as a primary source of cinematic engagement.
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