From the entry of Kajol in digital space to Marvel studios launching their new phase, the streaming space is buzzing with new beginnings in the first festive weekend of the year, 2021. The line-up only reflects what one can expect later in the year, which is yet again expected to be a big one for the OTT players.
With January 15 being the Friday of a festive week, several releases have been lined up in the streaming space -
Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy
Kajol's debut in the digital domain is a family drama about three distinct women and their unconventional life choices. Written and directed by Renuka Shahane, the film also features Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Kanwaljeet Singh, Manav Gohil, and Vaibhav Tatwawaadi. It dropped on Netflix on January 15.
Tandav
Set in Delhi, the fictional drama captures the conflicts behind the closed corridors of power and politics. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, and Hiten Tejwani. The Amazon original series released on January 15.
The Power
The Vidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan-starrer thriller is set against the backdrop of the nineties. It showcases the journey of two lovers who get entangled in a family feud. Directed by Mahesh V. Manjrekar, the film released on ZeePlex on January 14.
WandaVision
The Marvel Studios series brings back Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen as the superheroes Vision and Wanda Maximoff. The two super-powered beings are seen leading suburban lives and come with a twist of classic sitcoms. The series, directed by Matt Shakman, released on Disney+ Hotstar Premium on January 15.
Bhoomi
Starring Tamil star Jayam Ravi and Nidhhi Agerwal, the film revolves around one man's mission to improve the life of farmers in his hometown, before embarking on a mission in outer space. The film also features Ronit Roy in a grey character, besides Sathish, Thambi Ramaiah, Dato Radha Ravi, and Saranya Ponvannan. It released on Disney+ Hotstar VIP on January 14