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In the age of hybrid workforces, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape or just plain entertainment. With a new month comes new possibilities, talent, collaborations and shiny new releases for us to get lost in. From K-drama The Glory's second part on Netflix to Sharmila Tagore's comeback Gulmohar on DisneyPlus Hotstar, here’s a list of what's releasing this month across platforms.
When: March 1
Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu and their journey through the Star Wars galaxy continues. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.
When: March 3
Mohanlal plays Kalidas, a man living alone in a Kochi apartment during the COVID-19 lockdown. Alone attempts to capture the Kalidas’ experience alone.
When: March 3
Starring Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee in key roles, Gulmohar revolves around the Batra family as they decide to move out of their house of 34 years and rediscover the relationships their home is built upon. The film is directed by debutant director Rahul V. Chittella.
When: March 10
By centring Chang Can Dunk around an Asian teenager, director Jingyi Shao adds a twist to the sports drama of the 90s. The film follows Chang (Bloom Li) and the fateful bet he wagers with the school’s star player, Matt (Chase Liefeld), that he can do a slam dunk in 12 weeks’ time.
When: March 4
The K-drama revolves around the life and antics of Shin Sung-han (Cho Seung-woo, Stranger), a pianist who decides to become a divorce lawyer after facing a personal tragedy.
When: March 3
Directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, Thalaikoothal follows a man's struggles to keep his comatose father alive. We see him navigate financial hurdles and a family that regards euthanasia as the way to go ahead.
When: March 10
Directed by Jamie Payne, the film follows detective John Luther, played by Idris Elba, who breaks out of prison to catch a brutal serial killer who is terrorising London.
When: March 10
The much-awaited second part of The Glory, featuring eight new episodes, premiers on March 10. Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) continues her vengeance on the woman who brutally bullied her in high school.
When: March 24
A flight attendant and her business partner plan to steal diamonds and free themselves from the grips of a loan shark. However, their heist soon turns into a hostage situation. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga stars Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal and Sharad Kelkar.
When: March 31
Cannes-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon is back on Netflix after her last release Crash Course in Romance, this time as an assassin. She plays a hardworking, single mother to a teenager who is also a contract killer with a 100% success rate.
When: March 10
The series witnesses a problem solver stuck neck-deep in his own mess. Directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma, Rana Naidu is an adaptation of the 2013 American crime drama Ray Donovan.
When: March 1
When a group of mercenaries take families hostage on Christmas Eve, they aren’t expecting Santa to come save the day. David Harbour plays Mr. Claus as the most combative Santa we have ever seen.
When: March 3
When the African kingdom of Dahomey is under attack, its king turns towards their land’s most deadly weapon: a group of all-female warriors, led by General Nanisca (Viola Davis).
When: March 9
In 1950s London, a civil servant decides to take a break from work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. The movie is directed by Oliver Hermanus and stars Bill Nighy.
When: March 10
Stella Hopkins’ directorial debut deals with memories and hallucinations, an amalgamation of which reveals a history of trauma and distress. The movie stars Anthony Hopkins and Lisa Pepper.
When: March 13
After a business deal goes bust. Mike takes to the stage again, He goes to London with a wealthy socialite who makes him an offer he can’t refuse. The movie is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault.
When: March 12
An unlikely friendship develops between a grouchy widower, Otto (played by Tom Hanks), and a vivacious pregnant woman, Marisol (Mariana Trevino), when she moves into the house next to his.
When: March 17
The ten-year reunion of an all-girls high school comes with an apocalyptic tidal wave. A group of women, who knew each other as 16-year-olds, must find ways to survive.
When: March 15
After 5,000 years of receiving the powers of the Egyptian gods and being captured just as swiftly, Black Adam is freed from his tomb, eager to unleash his distinctive form of justice on the world. The movie stars Dwayne Johnson.
When: March 17
Created by Breno Silveira, Dom follows Victor, a police officer who devoted his life to fighting the narcotraffic war and aiding his son Pedro, a drug addict who became a wanted criminal in Brazil.
When: March 3
Directed by Ron Scalpello and starring Naseeruddin Shah and Aditi Rao Hydari, the period drama series provides a glimpse into the war of succession among Mughal emperor Akbar’s three sons. From the romances to the bloodshed, the series unravels what came with each generation of the dynasty.
When: March 8
The series, directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, is based on Kallol Lahiri’s book with the same title. It revolves around a woman who has to migrate post-marriage, and the food she cooks becomes her connection to the life she has left behind. Indubala Bhaater Hotel will mark actor Subhashree Ganguly’s OTT debut.
When: March 31
Tetris is about how one of the most popular video games found its way to players around the globe. The film is directed by Jon S. Baird and stars Taron Egerton and Toby Jones.
When: March 16
More than a year since the first season’s release, Rocket Boys is set to return with its second season on March 16. Written and directed by Abhay Pannu, the new instalment charts India becoming a nuclear nation.
When: March 10
A man who inherits his grandfather’s land discovers that “magical herbs” grow on this farm. The Tamil film, starring Vaibhav in the lead role, shows the accidental farmer turning into a village hero.
When: March 4
The first physical ceremony of The Crunchyroll Anime Awards since the pandemic will be held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. The global annual event recognises anime’s finest films and series.
When: March 2
Inspector Khan stars Rajesh Sharma as a witty, intelligent, and well-experienced crime hunter, specialising in solving scams involving people who have chosen criminal life as a solution to their problems.
When: March 9
In this stylised, tension-filled documentary, the drama unfolds as experts shed new light on the hardships, challenges and secrets of a war-torn, pre-nuclear world, revealing evidence behind Nazi Germany's top-secret and innovative development of catastrophic nuclear weapons in the pivotal struggle for World War II victory.
When: March 21
The series delves into the mysterious world of animals pitted against life or death as viewers journey into some of the wild world's secret survival strategies that allow life to perpetuate beyond the constantly looming pressures.
When: March 24
This dynamic cast of frat brothers blends comedy with paranormal investigating when they visit some of the most haunted locations in America.