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News18
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Bhool Chuk Maaf To Get Away: 5 Films To Watch On OTT Platforms This Weekend
Last Updated: Planning a cosy weekend indoors? This week's film lineup promises to keep you entertained all weekend long. The month of June is nothing short of a mini buffet for cinema lovers, with a diverse range of films lined up for release across streaming platforms. From family comedy to high-octane action and romance drama, there's something for every kind of audience. Planning a relaxed weekend indoors? The lineup of films releasing this week will keep you hooked all weekend long. Here we have compiled and list of what and where you can watch them. Tourist Family – Jio Hotstar The Tamil-language comedy-drama is a perfect blend of humour and heart. Starring M Sasikumar and Simran, the film marks Abishan Jeevinth's directorial debut. It follows the story of the Eelam Tamil family who flees Sri Lanka's economic crisis and starts fresh in India. Yogi Babu, MS Bhaskar and Ramesh Thilak play the supporting roles, adding to the intriguing factors of the film. Single – Prime Video In this rom-com, Sree Vishnu stars as Vijay, a man who ends up in a love triangle with Purva (Ketika Sharma) and Harini (Ivana). Directed by Caarthick Raju, the film is a feel-good, pan-India entertainer with a supporting cast featuring Vennela Kishore and VTV Ganesh. The music of the film has been composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar. Bhool Chuk Maaf – Amazon Prime Video After a successful theatrical stint, Bhool Chuk Maaf has now made its digital premiere on the OTT giant. The rom-com features the fresh pairing of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi as the lead roles. Directed by Karan Sharma and backed by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios, the film blends quirky romance with comic elements. In the film, a small-town man, Ranjan, secures a government job to marry his love, Titli, but finds himself caught in a twist of fate on the final day of the wedding. Jaat – Netflix In this adrenaline-packed action drama directed by Gopichand Malineni, Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda face off each other, setting the stage for a thrilling ride. The story follows a mysterious passenger who takes him to a small village in Andhra Pradesh being oppressed by Ranatunga, a former labourer turned crime boss. The supporting star cast of the film includes Regina Cassandra, Jagapathi Babu, and Ramya Krishnan in key roles. The thrilling film about a terrifying survival story stars Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft and Maisie Ayres in the lead roles. It chronicles the struggle of a family trying to escape a remote island after discovering that a serial killer is on the loose. First Published:
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Tourist Family OTT release: Tamil comedy drama movie is FINALLY online, check where you can watch it
Tourist Family, the Tamil family drama starring M Sasikumar and Simran, is now available online. The movie, released in cinemas on May 1, has received a warm response from critics and audiences alike for its emotional depth and relatable characters. Fans had been eagerly waiting for its debut on OTT, considering the confusion around its release date. Earlier slated to release on May 28 or May 31, the Tourist Family OTT release was postponed to June 2. The movie followed a standard four-week gap from its theatrical launch. Fans can now catch the movie on Jio Hotstar. The digital streaming platform offers Tourist Family in several languages, including Hindi. Tourist Family is set against the harsh backdrop of Sri Lanka's economic crisis. It follows the journey of a Tamil family striving to survive, hoping for a better future. Produced by Nazerath Pasilian, Magesh Raj Pasilian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan, the film was released in theatres on May 1. Besides earning positive reviews, the film also proved to be a commercial success. It became the 5th Highest Grossing Tamil film worldwide this year. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Tourist Family made a business of ₹ 86.54 crores worldwide in 33 days, fetching the coveted title as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2025. It joined big releases like Vidaamuyarchi, Dragon, Good Bad Ugly, and Retro in the list of 2025's highest-grossing films. The film earned ₹ 20 crore in its first week. It saw a big surge in its second weekend. It earned ₹ 5.25 crore on Day 10 (Saturday) and ₹ 6.15 crore on Day 11 (Sunday). The movie was praised by none other than Superstar Rajinikanth. The living legend called up the director and said that the movie was 'extraordinary'. "Couldn't believe this phone call had actually happened. Got a special call from the superhuman," the director shared on social media. The movie had the privilege of becoming the 'FIRST-EVER 'small' Tamil film to land a prestigious SUPERSCREEN show in the UK'. According to producer Ahimsa Entertainment, the honour is 'usually reserved exclusively for the biggest tier-1 stars'.
India Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Tourist Family OTT Release: When and where to watch Sasikumar-Simran's film
After a successful run in theatres, the emotional Tamil drama 'Tourist Family' is set to release on OTT. According to the reports, the film will be streaming on JioHotstar from May 31, there is still no official confirmation from the platform, the release date follows the usual 4-week gap after its theatrical release, as per the usual norm in Tamil film popular actors M Sasikumar and Simran, the movie hit theatres on May 1, and received positive reviews for its emotional story and strong performances. Directed by Abishan Jeevinth, 'Tourist Family' tells the story of a Tamil family forced to leave Sri Lanka due to political issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film shows their struggles as they try to settle in India and adjust to a new film received high praise from none other than Superstar Rajnikanth, who personally called the director and described the movie as 'extraordinary'.Made on a budget of Rs 16 crore, the film became a box office hit. It started with Rs 2 crore (nett) on Day 1 and picked up over the weekend, earning Rs 3.75 corer (nett). In its first week, the film collected Rs 20 crore (nett), and in the second weekend alone, it made over Rs 11 crore (nett), even while competing with big releases like Suriya's 'Retro' and Nani's 'HIT 3'. Its total worldwide collection is around Rs 43.15 (nett), making it a hit. 'Tourist Family' is the first-ever Tamil film to land a prestigious SUPERSCREEN show in the UK (Photo Credit:X/ahimsafilms) advertisementIn a remarkable achievement, 'Tourist Family' became the first-ever small-budget Tamil film to be showcased in the prestigious SUPERSCREEN format in the UK, a platform typically reserved for top-tier star-driven films, according to distribution firm, Ahimsa film also features well-known faces like Yogi Babu, MS Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bagavathi Perumal, and Elango Kumaravel in key Watch
