The year 2023 has gifted audiences with a range of outstanding OTT movies, spanning from “Jaane Jaan,” starring Kareena Kapoor, to “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai,” “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga,” and more.
The proliferation of OTT platforms in India has ushered in a wave of exceptional web series and movies. In 2023, we witnessed some remarkable films characterized by unique concepts, stellar casts, and compelling storytelling. As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the phenomenal Bollywood movies that graced OTT platforms this year.
Overview of Noteworthy OTT Releases in 2023
Jaane Jaan
Kareena Kapoor Khan made her OTT debut in Sujoy Ghosh’s mystery thriller, released on Netflix in September. The film also features Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Bloody Daddy
Shahid Kapoor stars in Ali Abbas Zafar’s action thriller alongside Sanjay Kapoor, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, and others. The film “Bloody Daddy” premiered on JioCinema in June.
The Archies
Zoya Akhtar’s teenage musical film, inspired by the iconic comics, was recently released on Netflix. It features Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Khushi Kapoor, Yuvraj Menda, Vedang Raina, and Dot.
Gulmohar
Released on Disney+ Hotstar in March, “Gulmohar” stars Sharmila Tagore, Manoj Bajpayee, Simran, Suraj Sharma, Amol Palekar, and Kaveri Seth. The plot revolves around the Batra family’s final gathering in their decades-old family home.
Mission Majnu
Sidharth Malhotra leads the cast in this Netflix release from January, a spy thriller set before and during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film also features Rashmika Mandanna, Parmeet Sethi, Sharib Hashmi, and others.
Khufiya
Vishal Bhardwaj’s spy thriller, “Khufiya,” hit Netflix in October, starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, and Wamiqa Gabbi. It is based on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel “Escape to Nowhere.”
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
Manoj Bajpayee headlines this courtroom drama, released on Zee5. It depicts a lawyer’s five-year-long struggle to seek justice for a minor.
Lust Stories 2
A Netflix anthology film with four segments directed by R. Balki, Konkona Sensharma, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and Sujoy Ghosh. The ensemble cast includes Vijay Varma, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kajol, Mrunal Thakur, Kumud Mishra, Amruta Subhash, Angad Bedi, Neena Gupta, Tillotama Shome, and others.
Kathal
Sanya Malhotra stars in this satirical comedy-drama film, portraying a young policewoman attempting to solve the case of a politician’s missing prized jackfruit trees.
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
Featuring Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal, this heist thriller premiered on Netflix. The story centers around a flight attendant and her boyfriend, whose heist takes an unexpected turn, leading to a hostage situation.
Bawaal
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor headline this romantic drama, released on Amazon Prime Video in July.
