The first week of June 2025 delivers a dynamic lineup of OTT releases in India, offering something for every viewer, from edge-of-your-seat thrillers to heartfelt family dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies. Highlights include the critically acclaimed Stolen on Prime Video, the emotional Tourist Family on JioCinema, and the eagerly awaited Ginny & Georgia Season 3 on Netflix. Don’t miss the star-studded Zee Cine Awards 2025 on ZEE5, the K-drama Mercy No More, and Sunny Deol’s action-packed Jaat on Netflix. Here’s your guide to the top releases, complete with synopses, casts, and why they’re unmissable, curated by Chai and Churan!
1. Stolen
- Platform: Prime Video India
- Release Date: June 4, 2025
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Cast: Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham, Narendra Khatri
- Synopsis: Two urban brothers, Guddu and Shiv, witness a baby’s abduction at a rural railway station in Uttar Pradesh, plunging them into a tense, emotional chase to save the child. Directed by Karan Tejpal, this gritty thriller explores morality and human bonds.
- Why Watch: Premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2024, Stolen has won praise for its taut narrative and Abhishek Banerjee’s raw performance, hailed as a “career-defining role” on X (@CineHubIndia). A must for thriller fans!
2. Tourist Family
- Platform: JioCinema
- Release Date: June 2, 2025
- Genre: Family Drama
- Language: Tamil
- Cast: Sasikumar, Simran, Aishwarya Rajesh
- Synopsis: A Sri Lankan Tamil family, fleeing hardship, poses as Malayalees in Chennai to build a better life. Directed by M. Manikandan, this poignant tale follows their struggles with cultural adaptation and identity.
- Why Watch: Celebrated for its emotional depth and authentic storytelling, it resonates with universal themes. Simran’s “heartfelt performance” and the film’s “tear-jerker soul” are buzzing on X (@TamilCineX). Perfect for family drama lovers!
3. Ginny & Georgia – Season 3
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: June 5, 2025
- Genre: Drama/Comedy
- Cast: Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass
- Synopsis: After Georgia’s arrest at her wedding, Season 3 dives into the Miller family’s turmoil as Ginny navigates her mother’s secrets and her own identity in a mix of humor and drama.
- Why Watch: Known for its sharp wit and complex mother-daughter dynamics, it’s a fan favorite. Described as an “emotional rollercoaster,” it’s generating buzz on X: “S3 is gonna slay!” (@NetflixIndiaFan). Ideal for drama-comedy fans!
4. Stick
- Platform: Apple TV+
- Release Date: June 4, 2025
- Genre: Sports Comedy
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Ciara Renée
- Synopsis: Washed-up golfer Jack (Wilson) mentors a troubled teen prodigy, Stick, in a heartfelt comedy about redemption and unlikely friendships. Directed by Adam McKay, it’s brimming with humor and heart.
- Why Watch: Dubbed the “Ted Lasso of golf,” Stick blends Owen Wilson’s charm with uplifting storytelling. Called “funny and feel-good,” X fans rave, “Owen’s in top form!” (@AppleTVIndia). A light, inspiring watch!
5. Chhal Kapat: The Deception
- Platform: ZEE5
- Release Date: June 6, 2025
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Cast: Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kamya Ahlawat, Vinay Pathak
- Synopsis: A web of lies unravels as two women navigate deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives in this suspenseful series. Directed by Vikas Desai, it delivers twists galore.
- Why Watch: Shriya Pilgaonkar’s intense performance and gripping plot make it a standout. Praised for “edge-of-seat suspense,” X posts call it “ZEE5’s next big hit” (@ZEE5FanClub). A thriller enthusiast’s dream!
Bonus Highlights
- Zee Cine Awards 2025 (ZEE5, June 7, 2025): Experience Bollywood’s glamour with performances by Rasha Thadani and Tamannaah Bhatia. Hyped as “the night of stars,” X is buzzing about Rasha’s debut (@BollyBuzz). A treat for awards fans!
- Mercy No More (Netflix, June 3, 2025): A K-drama thriller about a vigilante seeking justice, packed with action. Called a “K-drama gem,” X raves about its “insane twists” (@KDramaLovers).
- Jaat (Netflix, June 6, 2025): Sunny Deol stars as a fierce Haryanvi patriarch in this action-drama. Praised for Deol’s “powerhouse act,” X fans are hyped: “Sunny Paaji’s back!” (@SunnyDeolFC). Action lovers, this one’s for you!
- Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+, Ongoing): We’re hooked on this Jon Hamm-led series, blending thriller, drama, and comedy. Called “addictive,” X agrees: “Hamm’s charisma shines!” (@AppleTVFans). A fun, eclectic watch!
Why This Week Shines
June 2–8, 2025, offers a stellar OTT feast with Stolen’s gripping thrills, Tourist Family’s emotional depth, Ginny & Georgia’s drama, Stick’s humor, and Chhal Kapat’s suspense. The Zee Cine Awards, Mercy No More, and Jaat add star power and variety. Which release is topping your watchlist? Share in the comments, and dive into Chai and Churan’s video feature for more!