PremiumGood triumphs over evil: 5 movies to watch on OTT this Dussehra
The festival of Dussehra honours the victory of good over evil, and what is better than celebrating the day with iconic films that promise a grand cinematic experience.
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Last Updated: 06.42 PM, Oct 10, 2024
October 12 marks the tenth day of Navaratri season which means it is time for Dussehra or as many people call it, Vijayadashami. The festival honours the victory of good over evil, and what is better than celebrating the day with iconic films that promise a grand cinematic experience. Here is a specially curated list of 5 must-watch films that are available on OTT platforms and OTTplay Premium. Check out!
Films to watch on OTT on Dussehra
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi) - SonyLiv
Director: SS Rajamouli
Cast: Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj
Any occasion is incomplete without an SS Rajamouli film. This is the story of a rivalry between two brothers. Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati) conspires against his brother, Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas), to become the king of Mahishmati. He has him killed by Katappa (Sathyaraj) and imprisons his wife. Years later, Amarendra’s son, Shivudu aka Mahendra Baahubali (Prabhas in a double role) returns to punish Bhallaladeva.
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Satish Kaushik, Amrish Puri
The second highest-grossing film of the year 1987 deserves a special mention. Arun (Anil Kapoor), a modest and humble man, lives with orphaned children and caretaker Calendar (Satish Kaushik). A gangster, Mogambo (Amrish Puri), harasses them as he is after the house. After one of the children dies, Arun decides to avenge the death with the use of his father's invention, an invisibility watch. Seema (Sridevi), a visual treat, also plays a key role.
Karan Arjun – ZEE5
Director: Rakesh Roshan
Cast: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni, Rakhee Gulzar, Amrish Puri
Karan Arjun is the perfect choice for those looking for an intense and thrilling watch. This is the story of the unwavering strength of a mother. Durga (Rakhee Gulzar) loses her husband and two sons to the evil Thakur Durjan Singh. Helpless, she prays to the gods to return her sons to her. Years later, Karan (Salman Khan) and Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan) re-enter her life to take action against the ruthless Thakur. Watch the film to know if history repeats itself!
Anandabhadram (Telugu-dubbed) - Zee5
Director: Santosh Sivan
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manoj K Jayan, Riya Sen, Kavya Madhavan
Anandabhadram is a supernatural thriller brought to life by director Santosh Sivan. Set in the native village of Sivapuram, this is the story of Anandan (Prithviraj Sukumaran) who wants to fulfil his deceased mother’s wish and light a lamp. A lot happens in the process as he has unintentionally entered the world of black magic and sorcery. What he heard was different from what he saw. Digambaran (Manoj K Jayan), the evil wizard, has plans ahead. You can watch the Telugu-dubbed version of this Malayalam movie on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium.
Director: Ranjith Sankar
Cast: Unni Mukundan, Mahima Nambiar, Srikanth K Vijayan, Jomol
This recent Malayalam thriller was directed by Ranjith Sankar. The story revolves around Ganesh Gangadharan (Unni Mukundan), a talented artist, paralyzed below the waist after an accident. Striving for normalcy, the protagonist wrestles with his inner turmoil to overcome the shadows of sympathy. It comes with a dash of romance with Nidhi (Mahima Nambiar) and the playful chemistry with little boy, Rayaan.