The Indian streaming landscape is buzzing this weekend as multiple high-profile releases go live between June 26 and June 27, 2025.
Among the most talked-about are the action-packed Hindi sequel ‘Raid 2’, the politically charged Malayalam thriller ‘Azadi’, and the quirky Tamil detective drama ‘Mistry’. With big names like Ajay Devgn, Ram Kapoor, Sreenath Bhasi, and Vaani Kapoor leading the charge, these releases promise gripping stories and mass appeal across regional and national audiences.
“OTT platforms are our new multiplexes,” said actor Ram Kapoor during a virtual press event. “And shows like ‘Mistry’ are proof that intelligent storytelling can thrive here.”
‘Azadi’ Cast & Characters: Malayalam Drama Packs Grit and Emotion
Streaming from June 27 on Manorama Max and Sun NXT, ‘Azadi’ is a momentous Malayalam-language film that explores injustice through the lens of a pregnant inmate’s escape.
Sreenath Bhasi stars as a morally torn police officer, Raveena Ravi plays Nilofer, a woman wrongfully imprisoned for a crime she may not have committed. Lal and Vani Viswanath round out the cast as key players in a tense institutional standoff
Directed by Anil Balakrishnan, the film uses its confined hospital setting to heighten suspense and deliver social commentary. According to the director, “We didn’t just want thrills — we wanted truth.”
‘Raid 2’ and ‘Mistry’: Plotlines and Streaming Impact
The transfer is confirmed. IRS Amay Patnaik ke raid ke liye taiyaar hai? 👊💥
Watch Raid 2, out now on Netflix!#Raid2OnNetflix pic.twitter.com/kltQXueXcg— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) June 25, 2025
‘Raid 2’ arrived on Netflix on June 26, continuing the tale of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) as he takes on a corrupt political dynasty in Rajasthan. Vaani Kapoor joins the franchise as a journalist whose investigation exposes deep-rooted power games.
Meanwhile, the detective comedy-drama ‘Mistry’, streaming on JioHotstar, blends eccentricity and emotional depth. It stars:
Ram Kapoor as the obsessive yet brilliant sleuth Armaan Mistry. Mona Singh as his skeptical partner ACP Sehmat
Set against the chaos of Mumbai, the series offers a stylized and cerebral watch
Additionally, ‘Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting’, a Telugu thriller on ZEE5, introduces a female constable battling supernatural forces and political intrigue — a notable entry in the regional horror-mystery space.
‘Panchayat’ Season 4 (Hindi)
Pura show ek taraf, Vidhayak ji ka dance ek taraf 🤣🤣#panchayat4 #panchayatseason4 #PanchayatOnPrime pic.twitter.com/zEmO1ho7pM
— Sourav Pal (@memes_by_pal) June 26, 2025
- Platform: Prime Video
- Release Date: June 24, 2025
- Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav
- Plot: As Phulera gears up for panchayat elections, Abhishek finds himself caught between loyalty and ambition.
‘Smoke’ (English)
- Platform: Apple TV+
- Release Date: June 27, 2025
- Cast: Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett
- Plot: A miniseries based on the true story of arsonist John Leonard Orr.
From dubbed ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 to the Kannada anthology ‘Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu’, the OTT calendar is stacked with variety — and heart.
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