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What to watch on OTT: India’s official Oscar entry Homebound; and The Roses, powered Benedict Cumberbatch & Olivia Colman

Riz Ahmed and Lily James starrer Relay and Smriti Mundhra-directed Dining with the Kapoors will be available for streaming.

3 min readNew DelhiNov 24, 2025 07:51 PM IST

What to watch on OTT

Homebound

Netflix

One of the most powerful and moving films of this year, Neeraj Ghaywan-directed Homebound will release on Netflix on 21 November. Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa) whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi Kapoor adding emotional depth to a story grounded in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India. Homebound, India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, is a rare combination of Indian storytelling strength and global creative vision.

Relay

Lionsgate Play

Riz Ahmed and Lily James collide in ‘Relay’, a thriller based on a game of trust, secrets, and survival. Directed by David Mackenzie, Relay tracks Ahmed’s Ash, a mysterious, world-class fixer who thrives in the shadows, brokering dangerous negotiations between corporations and the whistleblowers who threaten them. His identity is always hidden until he meets the one person who could unravel everything. When Sarah (James), a brave biotech employee, exposes a secret powerful enough to ignite a corporate war, she becomes the prime target of those determined to silence her. To keep her alive, Ash must break the only rule that’s ever kept him safe — stay invisible.

After The Hunt

Prime Video

Luca Guadagnino-directed After The Hunt is a gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light. Written by Nora Garrett, the film’s cast also features Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny. The film is streaming on Prime Video.

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Dining with the Kapoors

Netflix

For this special, Bollywood’s first film family has come together to honour the legendary Raj Kapoor on his 100th birthday, with a heartfelt celebration of his legacy. Created by Armaan Jain, directed by Smriti Mundhra and produced by Aavashyak Media, Dining with the Kapoors serves up an intimate look at one of India’s most beloved film families. Shot in a fly-on-the-wall documentary style, the special invites viewers to pull up a chair and share in the Kapoor family’s laughter, stories, and cherished memories, from playful banter to tender reflections, all tied together by their true passion: food. This show features Randhir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Rima Jain, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Aadar Jain, and others. It will release on November 21.

The Roses

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Powered Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, both known for their acting prowess and comic timing, The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 film The War of the Roses. After a dreamy start to their love story when Theo, an architect, meets Ivy, an aspiring chef. They seem to have the perfect marriage with twin children. Years later when Theo’s career suffers a setback and Ivy becomes a celebrity chef, their relationship takes a crazy turn as they try to make each other’s lives unbearable. The black comedy is directed by Jay Roach.

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