June has begun and so is the school season. This week we have a lot of interesting OTT releases like Tourist Family, Alappuzha Gymkhana, Bhool Chuk Maaf, Jaat and Devika & Danny
Tourist Family – A Tamil Family Drama Rooted in Reality
Tourist Family is a touching portrayal of a Tamil family navigating their way through post-COVID struggles in Sri Lanka. Directed by newcomer Abishan Jeevinth, the film stars M. Sasikumar as Das, a blue-collar worker trying to keep his family together amidst political and financial uncertainty. Simran plays his wife, Vasanthi, and their kids, portrayed by Mithun Jai Sankar and Kamalesh, form the emotional backbone of the story.
The story follows the family’s journey through hardship, border crossings, and an unyielding hope for a better future. The performances, especially by young Kamalesh, have won over audiences. Backed by a sincere screenplay, grounded characters, and a heart-tugging background score by Sean Roldan, the film strikes an emotional chord. Critics have praised its realistic tone, powerful climax, and the director’s genuine storytelling approach.
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar & Simply South
- Release Date: June 2, 2025
- Language: Tamil
Alappuzha Gymkhana OTT Release: Heartwarming Boxing Drama
Alappuzha Gymkhana is a Malayalam sports drama with a light-hearted tone, a dash of comedy, and coming-of-age narrative. Directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Nataraj, and written by B. Lenin and Nataraj, the movie is a humoristic interpretation of five friends struggling to enter college following their inability to pass 12th-grade exams.
With sports quota emerging as the probable option, the group ventures into the arena of boxing as an act of redemption by sheer hard work and brotherhood. Alappuzha Gymkhana boasts Naslen K. Gafoor, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, and Anagha Ravi, all acting in this hit sports comedy with a true story. If realistic sports comedies are your cup of tea, Alappuzha Gymkhana will not not disappoint you.
- OTT Platform: SonyLiv
- Release Date:
June 5, 2025, June 13, 2025 - Language: Malayalam
Bhool Chuk Maaf - A Quirky Rom-Com
Directed by Karan Sharma and starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist. The backdrop is Varanasi, where the storyline revolves around Ranjan, who gets stuck in a time loop—constantly reliving his Haldi day as his bride-to-be remains oblivious.
This quirky take on love and fate brings a twist to the rom-com genre. Seema Pahwa and Sanjay Mishra's cast adds to the film's entertainment quotient. Under Maddock Films' direction, expect an equal dose of humor, heartiness, and philosophical undertones. Bhool Chuk Maaf is for the audience who likes quirky love stories with a taste of light sci-fi.
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Language: Hindi
- Streaming Date: June 6, 2025
Jaat – Hindi Action Drama
Jaat, directed by Gopichand Malineni, is a powerful rural action drama. Sunny Deol plays a strong character fighting for justice, while Randeep Hooda is praised for his villain role. The movie is packed with action, emotion, and social themes. Though some parts are predictable, the overall film is gripping. Critics loved the performances and intense action scenes.
- Platform: Netflix
- Language: Hindi
- Streaming Date: June 5, 2025
Devika & Danny - A romantic web series
Devika & Danny is a Telugu-language web series that will premiere on JioHotstar. It stars Ritu Varma as Devika and Surya Vashistta as Danny, with Shiva Kandukuri also appearing in a supporting role. The series is a romance and drama, with the story following Devika, a school teacher, as she navigates her life and encounters a new character named Danny.
The series is directed by B. Kishore and produced by Chaganti Sudhakar under Joy Films.
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Language: Telugu
- Streaming Date: June 6, 2025
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