OTT releases this week: The Rings of Power, whose fabled world turns darker and sinister, & Munjya, a horror-comedy inspired by Indian folklore

The series features Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Charlie Vickers, among others, in key roles. This adventurous action-drama now streams worldwide on Amazon Prime Video in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and others.

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Polite Society
Netflix

Written and directed by Nida Manzoor, Polite Society is a thrilling mashup of sisterly bond, parental disappointment, and bold action. Set in the UK, the film follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan (Priya Kansara), who believes she must save her older sister Lena (Ritu Arya) from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. Manzoor merrily mixes all the genres that she loves; referencing all the movies she loves. “The film is filled with action scenes; heights; crazy over-the-top violence, fun, and comedy. It was a chance for me to mix all the films I grew up on—the Jackie Chan and Bollywood movies,” she says in a note.

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Munjya
Disney+Hotstar

Borrowing from Indian mythology and folklore, this horror-comedy by Maddock Films traces a young man’s visit to his native village in Konkan that unveils a family secret and a vengeful spirit, Munjya, who wants to marry his childhood love. Now, the young man must fight to protect himself and his love from Munjya’s evil intentions. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar while story and screenplay are by Yogesh Chandekar and Niren Bhatt, respectively. The cast features Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Sathyaraj and Mona Singh.

Murshid
ZEE5

Set against the dangerous underworld of Mumbai, Murshid is a story that unfolds in a treacherous world. Kay Kay Menon plays the role of Murshid Pathan, a retired don forced back into the criminal fray when his son is implicated in a deadly conspiracy. With enemies closing in and allies turning traitor, Murshid must navigate shifting alliances and buried secrets to protect his family.

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Cadets
JioCinema

Set in 1998 at a fictional tri-service academy, this coming-of-age series spotlights the youthful moments of the disciplined army life as it delves into the intricacies of friendship, ambition, and young adulthood with equal dose of humour and drama. The show delves into the lives of Manoj, Albert, Randhir, and Neeraj, who find themselves thrust into the demanding world of the Armed Forces Academy, set against the backdrop of a pre-Kargil War India. The series features Tanay Chheda, Tushar Shahi, Gautam Gujjar, and Chayan Chopra in the cast and is directed by Vishwajoy Mukherjee.