The OTT platforms Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and SonyLIV are all poised to amaze the viewers by releasing their web series and films, which will premiere in February 2022. While the majority of the new shows are being launched, the rest are some of the most anticipated new episodes of web series that were previously released. From biographical to crime dramas the web series due to be released in February 2022, these should be on everyone’s watch list of web-based series and films to watch in the coming month.
Here’s a complete the list of web series and films that make an exciting watch available this February on the leading OTT giants:
The Great Indian Murder
The Great Indian Murder is a crime thriller mystery written and produced by Tigmanshu Dhulia. It stars Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha, and Ashutosh R. Rana. The story revolves around the murder case of Vicky Rai, the 32 year old son of the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh. Vicky is the proprietor of the Rai Group of Industries, was found dead at an event organized by him, to mark his release from an alleged rape and murder that involved two women. The story follows investigators uncovering the mystery behind the murder. The web series is inspired by the best-selling thriller, ‘Six Suspects’ by Vikas Swarup.
Streaming Platform: Disney+Hotstar
Date of Streaming: Feb 4, 2022
Rocket Boys
Rocket Boys is a tribute to India’s finest space scientists Vikram Sarabhai as well as Homi J. Bhabha. With Ishwak Singh along with Jim Sarbh, in the principal roles, this web-based series is directed by Abhay Pannu. The story centers around how the two main characters, who share a bond with science despite their differing goals are successful in their mission to establish their own Indian Space Program that has put India on the space map. The series also gives viewers a glimpse of famous personalities like Jawaharlal Nehru, CV Raman as well as APJ Abdul Kalam.
Date of Streaming: Feb 4, 2022
Streaming Platform: SonyLiv
Looop Lapeta
The Hindi remake of German film Run Lola Run features Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin in lead roles. This thriller is directed by Akash Bhatia and also stars Shreya Dhanwantary, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Ansuman Bhagat, and Rajendra Chawla in other important characters. This film jointly produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Ellipsis Entertainment, and Aayush Maheshwari revolves around Savi and Satya and their wild chase for a fortune that turns out to bring in different challenges for them to fight with.
Date of Streaming: Feb 4, 2022
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Through My Window
An adaptation from a Wattpad novel of 2016 by Venezuelan author Ariana Godoy, Through My Window presents the story of Raquel whose long standing crush on her neighbor next door turns into something more when he begins developing feelings for Raquel despite his family’s objections.
Date of Streaming: Feb 4 2022
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Reacher
Lee Child’s ‘Killing Floor’ from the Jack Reacher book series is now ready to stream as Reacher with Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher, Malcolm Goodwyn as Oscar Finley, Willa Fitzgerald as Roscoe Conklin, and Chris Webster as KJ in important roles.
Date of Streaming: Feb 4, 2022
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Gehraiyaan
The much-anticipated Shakun Batra directorial explores modern relationships, adulting and breaking up, as well as letting go. Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi as the lead characters. Ananya Pandey and Dhairya Karwa will be seen in other important characters in this film which is being co-produced by Karan Johar.
Date of Streaming: Feb 11, 2022
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Inventing Anna
The story of Inventing Anna is inspired by an article entitled, ‘How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People’, written by Jessica Pressler. Produced and written by Shonda Rhimes, the web-series is about the investigation into the case that involves Anna Delvey, who stole the hearts and wealth from the New York elites. The character as Anna will be played by Julia Garner.
Date of Streaming: Feb 11, 2022
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Devotion
Devotion, an evocative tale of love and Desire Italian love story, produced by Stefano Cipani and Andrea Molaioli. The plot revolves around the love story of Carlo and Margherita who are confronted with an uncertain situation throughout their life. The situation will cause them to be unsure of their relationship and themselves as they are enticed by different desires. This series on the web is a re-creation of a novel with the same title, written by Marco Missiroli.
Date of Streaming: Feb 14, 2022
Streaming Platform: Netflix
I Want You Back
Peter (Charlie Day), and Emma (Jenny Slate), thought they were at the edge of their most important moments in life – marriage, children, and homes in the suburbs. But then, their partners left them. Peter and Emma are horrified to discover that their loved ones have moved on. They devise a funny plan to win their ex-partners back with surprising results.
Date of Streaming: Feb 18, 2022
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
Making his digital debut, Ajay Devgn plays the title character, an intuitive and instinctive officer who fights for truth in darkness. He navigates through a complex web of crime and corruption with a fierce, steely determination.
The crime drama was produced by Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India. Rajesh Mapuskar is the director. This series spans six episodes and is an Indian remake for the globally popular British series, Luther.
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Date of Streaming: To be Announced
Streaming Platform: Disney+Hotstar
The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel (Season 4)
The web-based show is an American period comedy drama set in the 1950s and the early 1960s. The plot follows the story of a New York house wife, Miriam “Midge” Maisel who discovers she’s a great comedian. She decides to explore the profession of stand-up comedian. The show premiered on the 17th of March in 2017. A number of seasons were released to the date. With Rachel Brosnahan in the lead part, the web-based series was developed by Amy Sherman-Palladino.
Date of Streaming: Feb 18, 2022
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Bestseller
The 8-episode psychological thriller starring Shruti Haasan, Mithun Chakraborty (who is making his digital debut), Arjan Bajwa, Gauahar Khan, Satyajeet Dubey, and Sonali Kulkarni is another Amazon Original that is ready to stream in February 2022. Produced by Siddharth Malhotra under Alchemy Productions LLP, Bestseller is based on the popular novel by renowned author Ravi Subramanian and directed by Mukul Abhyankar.
Date of Streaming: Feb 18 2022
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The Fame Game
This Madhuri Dixit’s debut web series which was rechristened as The Fame Game (earlier it was Finding Anamika) is produced by Karan Johar and also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Lakshvir Saran, Suhasini Muley, and Muskkaan Jaferi in other significant roles. This series revolves around Anamika, a Bollywood star who vanishes into thin air without a clue. There is more than that meets the eye and The Fame Game unleashes all those highs and lows in the life of a celebrated actress.
Date of Streaming: Feb 25, 2022
Streaming Platform: Netflix
There are several other interesting sequels like Aashram Season 3 (MXPlayer), Delhi Crime Season 2 (Netflix), Asur Season 2 (Voot) and films like Oh My Dog (Amazon Prime Video) are lined up for release in February and March 2022.
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