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Friday OTT releases this week (June 8 - 14): Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, ‘Shelter’, ‘Sweet Magnolias’, ‘Michael’ and more

Friday OTT releases this week (June 8 - 14): Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, ‘Shelter’, ‘Sweet Magnolias’, ‘Michael’ and more
This week's OTT lineup is packed with exciting releases across genres. Suriya's Karuppu and Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla make their digital debuts, while crime thriller Raakh, Jason Statham's Shelter, Sweet Magnolias Season 5, Norway: The Dark Horse and Michael also arrive on streaming platforms this week.
The second week of June sees a significant slate of OTT releases across multiple genres, with streaming platforms offering a broad range of content for viewers. The lineup includes horror-comedies, crime thrillers, family reality shows, romance dramas and action-packed adventures. While certain titles are arriving on digital platforms following their theatrical run, others are original productions premiering directly online. Here is an overview of the key movies and shows releasing on OTT platforms this week.

‘Karuppu’

Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease Date: June 12Following a successful theatrical run, the makers of Suriya's action drama ‘Karuppu’ have confirmed that the film will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video this week. Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu marked a significant comeback for the actor and ranks among the biggest Tamil hits of the year. The film features Suriya in a mass-action role, combining high-energy sequences with emotional depth. It is scheduled to premiere on the platform on June 12.

Bhooth Bangla

Platform: NetflixRelease Date: June 12‘Bhooth Bangla’ marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan in a horror-comedy that combines supernatural elements with humour.
The film centres on a man who inherits a mysterious mansion in a rural town and uncovers an ancient curse associated with the property. As unexplained events disrupt a family wedding, long-buried secrets begin to emerge. The film also stars Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal and is expected to stream on Netflix from June 12.

‘Raakh’

Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease Date: June 12‘Raakh’ is the crime thriller to watch this week. Set in the 1970s, the series follows a missing persons investigation that spirals into a chilling criminal conspiracy involving children. As darker truths emerge, the stakes get higher. Featuring Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal and Aamir Bashir, the series premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 12.

Shelter

Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease Date: June 12Jason Statham is back in full action mode with ‘Shelter’, a tense and gripping survival thriller that unfolds on a remote coastal island. The story centres on a man living in quiet solitude, whose world is turned upside down when he pulls a young girl to safety amidst a raging storm. As threats converge from multiple directions, the unlikely pair must band together to survive, all while being forced to face painful ghosts from their respective pasts. Shelter arrives on OTT on June 12.

Sweet Magnolias

Platform: NetflixRelease Date: June 11‘Sweet Magnolias’ is back for its fifth season on Netflix this week. The beloved romantic drama continues to follow Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen through new challenges, emotional highs and fresh adventures as they balance careers, relationships and family life. All 10 episodes drop on Netflix on June 11.

‘Norway: The Dark Horse’

Platform: NetflixRelease Date: June 9The two-part documentary chronicles Norway's long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence, taking viewers behind the scenes of the team's qualification journey and preparations for the 2026 tournament. Featuring star players including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, the series captures the excitement, pressure and challenges that come with competing against some of the world's best teams. It is available to stream from June 9.

Michael

Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease Date: June 9‘Michael’, the biographical drama featuring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop Michael Jackson, has made its way to streaming platforms in India following its theatrical release on April 24, 2026. The film is now available to rent on Prime Video in UHD quality, and viewers can also enjoy additional bonus scenes alongside the main feature.
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