From Devara, Buckingham Murders to Citadel Honey Bunny: What to watch on OTT this week

Planning what to do this weekend, here’s our list of what you can watch — from Devara Part 1, The Buckingham Murders and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

Citadel: Honey Bunny
Prime Video

The much-awaited Indian series from the world of Citadel, directed by filmmaker duo Raj and DK, is now available for streaming. This spin-off of the American spy action television series follows the story of stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan), who recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) for a side gig. Soon, they are hurled into a high-stakes world of action, espionage and betrayal. Years later, as their dangerous past catches up, the estranged Honey and Bunny must reunite and fight to protect their young daughter Nadia. The cast also features Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Sikandar Kher, Saqib Saleem, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar and Thalaivaasal Vijay in supporting roles.

Devara: Part 1
Netflix

This high-octane Telugu-language action drama film revolves around a mighty sea warrior who takes a strong stand against the criminal deeds of his village. Years later, his mild-mannered son walks a path of his own. Featuring NT Rama Rao Jr in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth and Shine Tom Chacko, the film follows Devara (Rao), head of a coastal village and his rivalry with Bhaira (Khan) over smuggling. Though their feud starts as a personal vendetta, eventually it becomes much more dreadful that threatens to affect the entire region. The film, which was released in theatres earlier this year, had received mixed reviews.

Orlando
MUBI

Shortly before the death of Elizabeth I, an innocent aristocrat, Orlando (Tilda Swinton) is promised a generous fortune by the Queen provided that he “not grow old”. He then goes on to live for centuries, first as a man, and then as a woman. Loosely based on Virgina Woolf’s classic novel ‘Orlando: A Biography’ (first published in 1928), British auteur Sally Potter’s ‘Orlando’ premiered in competition at the 1992 Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Elvira Notari prize. Starring Tilda Swinton, the film was controversial for its deviations from the novel and its subversive interpretations of history, garnering acclaim for its queer and feminist underpinnings. “Addressing contemporary concerns about gender and identity, the film is remarkably true to the spirit of Virginia Woolf, but it also skilfully adapts the original story to give it a striking, cinematic form,” reads its synopsis.

The Buckingham Murders
Netflix

Set in the UK, The Buckingham Murders is a crime thriller film that explores how a teen boy’s murder rattles a quiet English town, upsets the dynamics between different communities. Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has also co-produced the film, plays a grieving detective Sergeant Jasmeet ‘Jass’ Bhamra, who is coping with the loss of her son. As Jass takes charge of solving the murder, she uncovers the hidden hostilities in the neighbourhood in the course of her investigation. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film features Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen in the cast.

It Ends With Us
Netflix

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From this Saturday, It Ends With Us, based on the book by Colleen Hoover, will stream on Netflix. It is the story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who is grappling with a painful past. She embarks on a new life in Boston, embraces her artistry, and passionately pursues her dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her dangerous father. With the support of her friends and allies, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar) and Allysa Kincaid (Jenny Slate), Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her.

Look Back
Prime Video

The critically-acclaimed Japanese Anime film Look Back follows popular, outgoing Fujino who is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realises their shared passion for drawing. Based on the acclaimed manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of ‘Chainsaw Man’, ‘Look Back’ captures the highs and lows of pursuing artistic excellence and the special bonds formed through creative collaboration. The heart-wrenching story is the stunning feature-length directorial debut from Kiyotaka Oshiyama. The film will premiere on Prime Video with dubs in English and Hindi.

Arcane
Netflix

ARCANE tells the origin story of two iconic League of Legends champions, who just so happen to be sisters. Jinx (Purnell) — also known as Powder — and Vi (Steinfeld) find themselves on rival sides of a brewing war between the utopian city Piltover and its oppressed underbelly Zaun. Powder and Vi are completely transformed by the end of the first season, as Powder becomes the mischievous Jinx and Vi proves she’s one champion you don’t want to mess with. Season Two, arriving in November 2024 in three acts — Nov. 9, 16, and 23 — will be the final chapter of ARCANE, and according to co-creator Christian Linke, it’s been a long time coming. “ARCANE is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche Production,” said Linke during a League Dev Update. “From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of ARCANE wraps up with this second season. But ARCANE is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”

Vettaiyan
Prime Video

The Tamil action-drama Vettaiyan follows the story of SP Athiyan (Rajinikanth), a police officer known for his uncompromising methods. After a failed operation leads to the tragic death of an innocent, Athiyan must confront the fallout of his ruthless tactics. Entangled in criminal networks and internal conflicts, he faces a profound moral reckoning, challenging his beliefs on justice and redemption. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the movie boasts of a stellar ensemble cast featuring Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan and Manju Warrier in pivotal roles.