June 13, 2025 – The weekend is here, and so are some exciting OTT releases across Netflix, Sony LIV, and Apple TV+. From high-octane thrillers to emotionally gripping dramas, this week’s digital slate is full of variety. Whether you enjoy gritty action, patriotic sagas, regional storytelling, or intense psychological thrillers, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s a complete roundup of the new OTT releases now streaming, including Netflix’s Rana Naidu Season 2, Kesari 2, Alappuzha Gymkhana on Sony LIV, and Echo Valley on Apple TV+.
🎬 Rana Naidu Season 2 (Netflix)
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Action, Crime, Family Drama
Cast: Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, Surveen Chawla
Rana Naidu Season 2 picks up where the explosive first season ended. The tension between father and son — Naga and Rana — escalates, bringing more betrayal, bloodshed, and buried secrets to the surface.
🔎 What to Expect:
- Season 2 goes deeper into Rana’s double life as a Bollywood fixer and a troubled son.
- Venkatesh Daggubati shines once again as the morally ambiguous father, recently released from prison.
- The storytelling is darker, grittier, and even more violent — think Narcos meets Sacred Games.
- Mumbai’s underbelly is beautifully captured, offering raw realism.
🌟 Why You Should Watch:
- If you liked the first season, the second raises the stakes.
- Excellent performances by the lead duo.
- Strong writing and high production value.
- For fans of crime thrillers, this is a binge-worthy addition.
🇮🇳 Kesari 2 (Patriotic War Drama)
Platform: Multiple OTT platforms (check local listings)
Language: Hindi
Genre: War, Action, Patriotism
Sequel to: Kesari (2019)
Following the tremendous success of the original Kesari (starring Akshay Kumar), Kesari 2 continues the tale of valor and sacrifice. While not a direct continuation of the first story, the sequel draws inspiration from another chapter of Indian military history, dramatized for the screen.
🔥 Plot Overview:
Kesari 2 centers around a fictionalized battalion from post-independence India facing off against invaders in extreme border conditions. The story is emotionally rich, showcasing unity, brotherhood, and supreme sacrifice.
🌟 Highlights:
- Power-packed action sequences and military tactics.
- Emotional subplots, including families waiting back home.
- A rousing background score that elevates each battle scene.
📺 Should You Watch?
Absolutely — if you enjoy patriotic war dramas like Shershaah or Uri: The Surgical Strike, this film belongs on your weekend watchlist.
🌴 Alappuzha Gymkhana (Sony LIV)
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Platform: Sony LIV
Language: Malayalam (with subtitles)
Genre: Sports Drama / Slice of Life
Director: Anand M. Joseph
Alappuzha Gymkhana is a gem from the Malayalam film industry that blends the love for local football clubs with compelling personal stories. Set in the heart of Kerala’s backwaters, this slow-burn drama focuses on a once-legendary club struggling to regain its lost legacy.
⚽ Plot Synopsis:
The film tells the story of Manu, a young coach returning to his hometown to revive the glory of Alappuzha Gymkhana FC, facing opposition from corrupt politicians, local rivals, and old ghosts.
💬 What Makes It Special:
- Authentic portrayal of local football culture in Kerala.
- Beautiful cinematography of backwaters and village life.
- Strong performances by a mostly fresh cast.
- A nostalgic tone that fans of Sudani from Nigeria or Jersey will enjoy.
🌟 Recommended For:
- Viewers who enjoy regional content with emotional depth.
- Sports lovers and fans of underdog stories.
- Anyone looking for something heartfelt and grounded.
🧠 Echo Valley (Apple TV+)
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Platform: Apple TV+
Language: English
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Drama
Starring: Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney
Apple TV+ delivers another intense character-driven thriller with Echo Valley. Featuring powerhouse performances from Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, the film delves into themes of maternal instincts, trauma, and buried secrets.
🌀 Storyline:
Moore plays a reclusive horse trainer in rural Pennsylvania whose life is thrown into chaos when her estranged daughter (Sweeney) shows up covered in blood. What follows is a tense, emotionally layered thriller that peels back layers of family history and unresolved guilt.
🌟 Why It’s Worth Your Time:
- High-quality storytelling and direction.
- Tense, slow-burn atmosphere with unpredictable twists.
- Moore and Sweeney deliver award-worthy performances.
🍿 Who Should Watch:
- Fans of psychological thrillers like Sharp Objects or Mare of Easttown.
- Viewers who prefer serious, character-centric narratives.
- Anyone interested in stories that blur the line between love and desperation.