Friday OTT releases of the week: Maa Inti Bangaaram to Ride or Die to Heartstopper Forever, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5SynopsisThis weekend brings a variety of new shows and movies to streaming platforms. Romance, action, and drama are featured in upcoming releases from Netflix and JioHotstar. Several Indian titles offer action-comedy and romantic drama for audiences. Read on to know when and where to watch them online.Friday OTT releases of this week (Credit: IMDb)Don't have any plans for the weekend? Fret not. This week’s OTT lineup brings together romance, horror, action, comedy and emotionally charged dramas, making Friday a busy day for viewers looking for something new to watch. From the return of fan-favourite characters to fresh international stories, there is plenty to choose from across streaming platforms. Whether you enjoy a coming-of-age love story, a tense thriller or a high-stakes adventure, these releases offer a mix of genres for the weekend.Heartstopper Forever – NetflixNick and Charlie are back as their relationship enters a new phase. As university, distance and personal growth begin to change their lives, the couple must find a way to hold on to what they share. Their close group of friends also faces new challenges involving love, identity and adulthood. Heartstopper Forever stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor in the lead roles and premieres on Netflix on July 17.Wuthering Heights – JioHotstarEmily Brontë’s iconic gothic romance gets a fresh adaptation with a story centred on the intense and complicated relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. Their childhood bond is slowly affected by social expectations, pride and painful choices. Wuthering Heights stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff and begins streaming on JioHotstar on July 13.Ride or Die – Amazon Prime VideoThis action series brings together two unlikely partners whose lives take a dangerous turn after a high-stakes mission goes wrong. Forced to work together during a dangerous cross-country chase, the duo must put aside their differences while trying to uncover a conspiracy much bigger than they expected. Ride or Die stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham and premieres on Amazon Prime Video on July 15.You Might Also Like:The Hawk – NetflixWill Ferrell takes on the role of Lonnie The Hawk Hawkins, a former golf champion who is determined to make one final attempt at winning a major championship. However, his comeback plans create chaos in his personal life, especially with his son, a rising golf star, and his ex-wife, who believe his best days are behind him. The Hawk stars Will Ferrell, Jimmy Tatro and Molly Shannon and premieres on Netflix on July 16.Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – JioHotstarThe sequel picks up after the events of the first film, with Grace waking up in a hospital and discovering that she has entered another dangerous stage of the deadly game. This time, she is reunited with her estranged sister Faith. The sisters must put their differences aside to survive while being hunted by four rival families. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come stars Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton and streams on JioHotstar on July 16.Desire – NetflixThis Mexican erotic thriller follows Lucero, a successful lawyer whose seemingly perfect life begins to fall apart after she becomes involved in a secret relationship with her daughter’s swimming coach. The situation becomes even more complicated when her daughter also develops feelings for the same man, creating a dangerous triangle filled with betrayal and emotional conflict. Desire stars Ludwika Paleta and Óscar Casas and releases on Netflix on July 17.23,000 Lives – NetflixInspired by the real-life story of Jugend Rettet, this drama follows a group of young activists from Berlin who raise money to buy an old rescue ship. Their mission is to save refugees attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. However, their humanitarian effort soon turns into a legal and moral battle that forces them to question justice, law and their own beliefs. 23,000 Lives features an ensemble cast and premieres on Netflix on July 17.You Might Also Like:Maa Inti Bangaaram – JioHotstarSamantha Ruth Prabhu headlines this Telugu action-comedy as Swarna, a newlywed who appears innocent but hides a complicated past. When people and events from her earlier life return, she finds herself forced to protect her family from dangerous enemies. Maa Inti Bangaaram stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla and others, and begins streaming on JioHotstar on July 17.Second Love – JioHotstarFor viewers looking for unscripted entertainment, Second Love brings together 12 singles in their 30s who have experienced heartbreak, divorce or failed relationships. Living together in a villa, they get another chance to explore love and compatibility while dealing with the emotional baggage of their past. Second Love is hosted by Ramya Krishnan and Shrutika Arjun and streams on JioHotstar from July 13.Pavithram Season 2 – JioHotstarThe Malayalam romantic drama returns with Vedha and Vikram entering a new stage in their relationship. The second season shifts its focus towards marriage, parenthood and the challenges of building a family while dealing with old emotional wounds and new differences. Pavithram Season 2 stars Sreekanth Sasikumar and Surabhi Santosh and premieres on JioHotstar on July 13.Stay tuned!Read More News on...morelessRead More News on...moreless