6 new OTT releases to stream this March

Satiate your binge-watching appetite this March with a feast of compelling movies and shows. From Murder Mubarak to Taylor Swift’s concert film—Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, and films like Big Girls Don’t Cry and Irish Wish, this month’s line-up promises narratives that will entertain and evoke emotions. Here’s a list of all the shows that deserve a spot on your must-watch list.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

If you’re a Swiftie, we’re pretty sure you’ve cleared up your calendar for March 14, to watch the highly-anticipated documentary, which takes fans through the magical moments of the Eras Tour concert. The film, directed by Sam Wrench, also explores Swift’s musical journey, taking viewers through different ‘eras’ of her career with songs like ‘Lover’, ‘Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince’, ‘Cruel Summer’, ‘The Man’, and ‘You Need to Calm Down’ among other hits.

Release date: March 14, Disney+ Hotstar

Big Girls Don’t Cry 

The upcoming series revolves around a group of teenage girls in an all-girls boarding school run by the strict and unflinching headmistress, Anita Verma (Pooja Bhatt). She values the elite school and its prestige and rejects any deviations or rebellions. The series showcases the journey of these girls as they grapple with the norms set by their school and society while not foregoing their self-respect and identity. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the series stars Pooja Bhatt, Zoya Hussain, Lovleen Misra, Mukul Chadda, Raima Sen, Dalai Tenzin Lhakyila, Avantika Vandanapu, Aneet Padda, Akshita Sood, Afrah Sayed, and Vidushi.

Release date: March 14, Amazon Prime Video

Murder Mubarak

Based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel, Club You To Death, Murder Mubarak is a gripping whodunnit tale with an ensemble cast including Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Karisma Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, and Suhail Nayyar. At the centre of it all is ACP Bhavani Singh (Pankaj Tripathi), who is tasked with solving a murder in a high-society club in Delhi, where everyone is a suspect. Each of the privileged and elite members has secrets and lies that could serve as ulterior motives to kill the victim. Will the ACP manage to uncover the mystery and find the real killer? We can’t wait to find out!

Release date: March 15, Netflix

Irish Wish

Lindsay Lohan is back with another entertaining rom-com. After the love of her life gets engaged to her friend, Maddie (Lindsay Lohan) decides to put her feelings aside and take on the role of a bridesmaid for their wedding in Ireland. However, days before the wedding, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love only to wake up as the bride-to-be paving the way for a series of fun, chaotic moments.

Release date: March 15, Netflix

Frida

This documentary sheds light on the life and career of the famous Mexican artist, depicted using her own words drawn from her diary, letters, print interviews, and archival footage. The film takes viewers through the most transformative moments of Kahlo's life, including her tragic accident in a trolley car and her relationship with Diego Rivera. Viewers get a glimpse of a hard-drinking, passionate woman from the 1900s, who possessed a fierce forward-thinking artistic, political, and sexual attitude.

Release date: March 19, Amazon Prime Video

Ae Watan Mere Watan

The historical thriller revolves around the life of Usha Mehta, an unsung hero in the tale of India’s freedom struggle. Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film stars Sarah Ali Khan as the brave young girl who started an underground radio station to unite the nation in their fight for independence against the British. The film uncovers her remarkable journey from a complete nobody to a brave and resilient woman, whose voice inspired the nation and brought the British Empire to its knees.

Release date: March 21, Amazon Prime Video

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