This Weekend On OTT: From Hanuman To The Haunted Hotel - What To Watch

This week marks a significant influx of diverse and engaging content across various OTT platforms, catering to a wide array of tastes and preferences. From psychological thrillers to romantic dramas, the lineup promises something for every Bollywood enthusiast in the Middle East.

Netflix is set to captivate audiences with "Ripley," a psychological thriller mini-series featuring Andrew Scott in the lead role. Scheduled for release on April 5, 2024, in India, the series delves into the complex world of Tom Ripley, tasked with retrieving a wealthy man's son.

Zee 5 introduces "Farrey," a gripping narrative centered around Niyati, a brilliant student entangled in a cheating scandal. Originally hitting theaters on November 24, 2023, it will be available for streaming from April 5, 2024.

"Scoop," inspired by Prince Andrew's controversial "Newsnight" interview, stars Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis. This British biographical drama explores the interview with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and is set to release on Netflix on April 5, 2024.

Amazon Prime Videos brings "Juni," a Kannada romantic drama that premiered on April 2, 2024. The story revolves around Juni, a girl battling dissociative personality disorder, offering viewers a mix of romance and psychological intrigue.

Apple TV's "Sugar" is a mystery drama that follows private detective John Sugar in his quest to find his missing granddaughter. The series premieres in the USA on April 5, 2025, and in India on April 6.

Netflix's "Parasyte: The Grey" is a Korean horror sci-fi series depicting humanity's battle against unidentified parasites. Season 1 premieres on April 5, 2024, adding a thrilling option for sci-fi enthusiasts.

Aha's "Tantra" is a Telugu horror story focusing on a woman's ability to see spirits as she unravels her mother's mysterious death. It releases on April 5, 2024.

"Email," a Tamil thriller about a gaming scandal, makes its debut on Tentkotta on April 5, 2024. Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar presents "HanuMan" and "Lambsingi," releasing in multiple languages on April 5 and premiering on April 2, 2024, respectively.

Amazon Prime Videos' "Kismat" is a Telugu comedy-drama that premiered on April 5, 2024. It follows three friends from a small village embroiled in a money heist.

Sony Liv's "Family Aaj Kal," which premiered on April 3, 2024, explores the dynamics of an open-minded family navigating their daughter's life choices.

"How To Date Billy Walsh," another Amazon Prime Videos release on April 5, 2024, delves into the love story of childhood friends in this rom-com drama.

Lastly, Netflix's "The Haunted Hotel," an Indonesian horror drama that premiered on April 3, 2024, tells the tale of a family moving into a haunted hotel after facing bankruptcy.

The diversity in genres and languages of these releases ensures that viewers across the Middle East have access to an extensive selection of OTT content. Whether one is in the mood for horror, romance, drama or thriller, this week's lineup offers compelling narratives from around the globe.