OTT Releases 19th-25th July
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Platform: Netflix
Cast: Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz “Lula” da Silva, Silas Malafaia
Genre: Coming-of-age
In Apocalypse in the Tropics, award-winning filmmaker Petra Costa returns with a gripping documentary that unpacks Brazil’s tangled web of politics and religion. Spanning a decade of upheaval, the film traces the meteoric rise of evangelical leaders from pulpits to Parliament — reshaping laws, elections, and the nation’s destiny. With rare access and behind-the-scenes footage of figures like Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz “Lula” da Silva, and pastor Silas Malafaia, Costa reveals how faith became one of Brazil’s most potent political weapons.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Cast: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush
Genre: Sci-Fi franchise
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its third season, raising the stakes while holding on to the adventurous charm that won over fans. In the aftermath of the harrowing Gorn ambush, Captain Pike, Spock, Number One and the crew chart a course through uncharted alien worlds, ethical grey zones, and personal reckonings — all as a looming threat grows across the Federation. With its signature mix of eerie space horror, cosmic mysteries and even a surprise musical twist, the season offers a genre-hopping voyage.
Vir Das: Fool Volume
Platform: Netflix
Cast: Vir Das
Genre: Stand-up special
Vir Das returns to Netflix with his most intimate stand-up yet — a special born from silence and shaped on three continents. After losing his voice just before the biggest show of his life, the Emmy-winning comedian rebuilt his act from the ground up, performing across Mumbai, New York, and London. What emerges is a funny, fearless exploration of self-doubt, stillness, and the unexpected joy of starting over.
FILM RELEASES
Nikita Roy
Release: July 18
Cast: Arjun Rampal, Sonakshi Sinha, Suhail Nayyar
Genre: Thriller
More than just a ghost story, the film offers a haunting meditation on faith, fear, and the quiet power of spiritual manipulation. The plot opens with Arjun Rampal, alone at home, gripped by an unexplained sense of dread that slowly begins to unravel him. Enter Sonakshi Sinha as Nikita Roy — a sharp, composed author known for exposing fraudulent godmen. Grounded yet assertive, Nikita is a rational voice in a world teetering between belief and delusion. As the mystery deepens, so does the tension — blurring the line between what’s real and what’s imagined.
Tanvi The Great
Release: July 18
Cast: Anupam Kher, Shubhangi Dutt, Jackie Shroff
Genre: Drama
Anupam Kher returns with Tanvi The Great, a feel-good musical that follows the inspiring journey of a young girl with big dreams and a bigger voice. Brimming with heart, hope, and a love for music, the film captures the magic of childhood ambition and the power of perseverance. With a soundtrack set to strike a chord with families and music lovers alike, this is one for the soul.
Ekka
Release: July 18
Cast: Yuva Rajkumar, Sampaada, Sanjana Anand
Genre: Drama
Packed with romance, action, and high-stakes drama, Ekka promises a full-throttle cinematic ride. Marking a major moment for Yuva Rajkumar, the film casts him as a rugged, charismatic hero caught between matters of the heart and a world of danger. As he navigates love, loyalty, and looming threats, the story unfolds with all the beats of a classic commercial entertainer — but with a fresh edge.