What to watch on Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix and other OTT platforms in June

Lust Stories 2 is releasing on June 29 on Netflix.

While May was a month of some riveting films and captivating shows, it’s time now to get set for June’s shows and films as we line up some unmissable ones. Be it action-thrillers, real-life docu dramas, romantic films or light-hearted comedy, this month will have many a cheery day for you, with our binge list:

Fire in the Mountains, SonyLIV

Directed by Ajitpal Singh, who directed the gripping web-series Tabbar, this Sundance-premiered film shows the real life of the hill people, unlike what’s shown in Hindi films.

A Beautiful Life, Netflix, June 1

Directed by Mehdi Avaz, this film starring Christopher, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Christine Albeck Børge is about the challenges that a music artiste faces and also about the importance of love in life.

Asur 2, Jio Cinema, June 1

This show is about the different and often-clashing worlds of science and mythology. The dark thriller stars Dhananjay Rajpoot (Arshad Warsi) and Nikhil Nair (Barun Sobti) and also delves into the evil side of both characters.

Scoop, Netflix, June 2

Hansal Mehta’s series starring Karishma Tanna, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Harman Baweja and others is inspired by the true story of crime reporter Jigna Vora who was accused of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey’s murder. J Dey was shot to death by motorcycle-borne sharpshooters on 11 June 2011 and Jigna, his colleague, was one of the suspects. Seven years later she was acquitted of all charges.

Power Book II: Ghost Season 3, Lionsgate Play, June 2

This series into its third season of 10 episodes, is both a sequel and spin-off to Power (2014-20), the American crime drama television series, and had bagged the Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2021. The latest season is about more betrayals, power and action.

Evil Dead Rise, BookMyShow Stream, June 2

Written and directed by Lee Cronin, this supernatural horror is the fifth instalment of the Evil Dead franchise. Starring Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, this film is the story of two estranged sisters trying to survive and save their family from deadites.

Hatyapuri, Zee5, June 2

Out on a vacation to the Odia coastal city of Puri, Feluda and team solve a murder. Starring Paran Banerjee, Indraneil Sengupta, Abhijit Guha, Ayus Das and others, this film is a story based on the famed investigator Feluda, a character created by Satyajit Ray.

Manifest Season 4 Part 2, Netflix June 2

The second part of this final season has 10 episodes just like the first part of this season. Michaela grieves the loss of her husband Zeke, and teams up with her ex, Jared, to find new ways to investigate their Callings. This part will finally answer all questions about the famed Flight 828.

Mumbaikar, Jio Cinema, June 2

Vijay Sethupathi, Vikrant Massey, Ranvir Shorey starrer, this one is a remake of Maanagaram (2017). Tamil cinema’s Sethupathi makes his Bollywood debut with this story about kidnapping gone wrong.

School of Lies, Disney+ Hotstar, June 2

National Film Award-winning filmmaker Avinash Arun’s show is about a pre-teen who goes missing from a boarding school. The Paatal Lok director promises that this show will be as engaging as his earlier series.

Godavari, Jio Cinema, June 3

Nikhil Mahajan's Marathi film Godavari, produced by and starring Jitendra Joshi, tells the story of a family living along the river banks of Godavari in Nashik and is about family values, value of traditions and a man preparing for his death. The film, which also stars Neena Kulkarni and the late Vikram Gokhale, had its world premiere at the Vancouver Film Festival in 2021.

Avatar: Way Of Water, Disney+ Hotstar, June 7

Sequel to the 2009 hit Avatar, this one is another of James Cameron’s visual treats and is set a few decades after it and is about the Sully family, their kids and the troubles they deal with.

Arnold, Netflix, June 7

Unseen footage, candid interviews and stories of the Hollywood star and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger will be showcased in this three-part docu-series.

2018,  SonyLIV, June 7

This Malayalam survival suspense thriller directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is based on the actual events of the 2018 Kerala floods and the efforts made by the public to fight the calamity.

Saint X, Disney+ Hotstar, June 7

Based on Alexis Schaitkin's novel, this psychological drama series is about Emily pursuing the truth about her older sister's brutal murder during a Caribbean vacation decades ago.

Tour de France: Unchained, Netflix, June 8

This documentary is on the iconic Tour de France 2022. The series follows teams as they prepare and take part in one of the toughest bike races in the world, the national pride in France.

Never Have I Ever Season 4, Netflix, June 8

This Mindy Kaling-Lang Fisher creation is a hit and the much-awaited finale season of this coming-of-age comedy series is about Indian American teenager Devi and her life as a student, friend, girlfriend and daughter.

The Crowded Room, AppleTV+, June 8

Starring Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, and Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior Raz, Laila Robins, and Henry Eikenberry, this riveting, psychological thriller was inspired by The Minds of Billy Milligan (1981) authored by Daniel Keyes. It is about Danny’s involvement in a shooting and how a series of interrogation leads to a life-altering revelation. The first three episodes will be released this month and the next seven in July.

Noshtoneer Hoichoi June 9

This Bengali web series starring Sandipta Sen, Shoumo Banerjee, Anindya Chatterjee, Angana Roy, Nabanita Malakar, Rooqma Ray, Rahul Dev Bose and Loknath Dey and others deals with the serious issue of a #MeToo accused and a victim but who is the actual victim here and who is the perpetrator?

Bloody Daddy, JioCinema, June 9

Remake of French film Sleepless Night, this Shahid Kapoor starrer action-thriller sees him, an assassin, go on a killing spree. It also stars Diana Penty, Sanjay Kapoor, Ronit Bose Roy & Rajeev Khandelwal in pivotal roles.

You Do You, Netflix, June 9

Merve chose the bohemian life, but it didn't choose her back. Merve is facing eviction and plans to start an app to rake in money and also get a new job where she  stumbles into a setup with her boss.

This World Can’t Tear Me Down, Netflix, June 9

By Italy's most beloved cartoonist Zerocalcare, this one is about an old friend who finds it tough to recognise the world that he had grown up in and adjust to changes and Zerocalcare is unable to show him how to feel at home again.

The Devil You Know, Lionsgate Play, June 9

This film makes you question the lengths you would go to, to protect your family. Starring Wu Omar Epps, Michael Ealy, Michael Beach, Theo Rossi, and Erica Tazel, this one is a drama, packed with mystery.

Flamin' Hot, Disney+, Hulu, June 9

Directed by Eva Longoria, this film is about how a janitor at Frito Lay comes up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos and how this creation, revitalises Frito-Lay and disrupts the food industry.

Bloodhounds, Netflix, June 9

This K-drama is about three brave youngsters who stand up against loan sharks.

Kusum Manohar Lele, Zee 5, June 9

Based on a true story that took place in Pune in 1986, this chilling drama on love and betrayal reveals the dark side of surrogacy. Starring Shweta Basu Prasad, the story has been written by Ashok Samel.

Empire of Light, Disney+ Hotstar, June 9

Written and directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes, this drama is about the power of human connection during turbulent times.

Black Mirror, Season 6, Netflix, June 15

This popular multi-genre, futurist show, now into its sixth season, has protagonists grappling  with the manipulative effects of cutting edge technology in their personal lives and behaviours.

Jee Karda, Prime Video, June 15

Directed by Arunima Sharma, this romantic drama series stars Tamannaah Bhatia, Suhail Nayyar, Aashim Gulati, and Anya Singh in the lead roles and is about seven childhood friends, who’d believed that by 30 their lives would be sorted but find out that reality was completely different.

Shaitan — Telugu, Disney+ Hotstar, June 15

Directed by Mahi V Raghav, this one is set in Madanapalle. It revolves around gross injustice, Naxalites, and their fight with the Police department.

Rafuchakkar, Jio Cinema, June 15

This one starring Maniesh Paul, Priya Bapat, Sushant Singh and Aksha Pardasany is a twisted story that follows a con artist who must prove his innocence in the court of law.

Extraction 2, Netflix, June 16

Directed by Sam Hargrave, this sequel sees Chris Hemsworth back in action from the brink of death. Commando Tyler Rake is on a mission to save a ruthless gangster's imprisoned family.

The Desperate Riders, Lionsgate Play, June 16

With an iconic cast of Vanessa Evigan, Sam Ashby and Victoria Pratt, this one brings back the theme of wild wild west.

I Love You, Jio Cinema, June 16

This thriller starring Rakulpreet Singh and Pavail Gulati begins with talking about the comfortable unclear feeling of falling in love but then it goes on a different level.

Bigg Boss OTT Season 2, Jio Cinema, June 17

The housemates of Bigg Boss OTT Season 2, hosted by Salman Khan has a list of interesting contestants including Aaliya Siddiqui, Falaq Naazz, Jiya Shankar and others this season.

Pret Boys, Amazon Mini TV, June 21

Directed by Nisheeth N Neelkanth, starring Aanchal Munjal, Shardul Pandit, Ritik Ghanshani and Ahan Nirban, this horror comedy series follows the narrative of a group of young friends who run a ghost-busting start-up.

Tiku Weds Sheru, Amazon Prime Video, June 23

This unexpected love story begins with an arranged marriage and stars Avneet Kaur as Tasleem Tiku Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shiraz Sheru. This unlikely pairing is the crux of this romantic film.

John Wick Chapter 4, Lionsgate Play  June 23

The formidable hitman John Wick is all set to bring down the powerful High Table but not at the cost of his freedom. Get set for an adrenaline rush with this edge of the seat, action-packed thriller.

Jagged Mind, Disney+ Hotstar, June 23

This is a mind-bending horror thriller that tells the story of the protagonist who is an art curator suffering from unsettling memory lapses and intense nightmares and explores the mysteries of consciousness and boundaries of reality.

Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate, Netflix, June 28

Directed by Benjamin Cantu this docu drama looks at the glittery nights of a Berlin nightclub in the 1920s. It became a safe haven for the queer community but with Hitler’s rise to power things change as their freedom is lost.

Lust Stories 2, Netflix, June 29

This anthology directed by R. Balki, Konkona Sen Sharma, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and Sujoy Ghosh has a stellar cast with Kajol, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kumud Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neena Gupta, Tillotama Shome, Vijay Varma, Amruta Subhash and Angad Bedi. It has four segments that explore the complexities of relationships, desires and the female point of view.

Witcher Season 3, Netflix, June 29

Starring Henry Cavil, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, Mimi Ndiweni, Eamon Farren, and others, this adventure fantasy drama into its third and final season will release in two parts, the second one (of season three), in July. The show is about the solitary monster hunter.

Night Manager Season 2, Disney+ Hotstar, June 30

John le Carré's, 'The Night Manager', adapted into Hindi, starring Aditya Roy Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, Tillotama Shome and others, was much appreciated in its first season and the second part will reveal if the protagonist Shaan Sengupta can finally nail Shailendra Rungta or be caught.