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Lost and Found

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Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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List Hai Toh Hit Hai

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List Hai Toh Hit Hai is a theme-based podcast that showcases some of the best listicle based exclusive stories from the world of movies and shows. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho. This is an OTTplay production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Now You Know

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OTTplay Now You Know is one podcast that brings you up to speed with film trivia, anecdotes, lesser-known facts and all the info that you had not known about your favourite films and shows. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! This is an OTTplay production, brought to you HT Smartcast.
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Mark your calendars for February 14, 2025! The next Captain America film, Brave New World, is gearing up for release, and Anthony Mackie is officially wielding the shield as Sam Wilson. Expect loads of political intrigue, with Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross—now the U.S. President—pushing for an uneasy alliance with Cap. But wait, there’s a twist! Ross…
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Those who love a good creature movie have very particular expectations. Having watched prehistoric reptiles wrestle like heavyweight champions and occasionally, even take on their fictional Japanese cousins who breathe fire, let’s just say, our sensibilities have been trained to expect the unexpected and some more. It’s like being wowed beyond imag…
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Horror fans, hold onto your popcorn – Netflix isn’t done with Shadyside just yet! Fear Street is back with its new eerie chapter: Prom Queen. Yes, more scream-worthy chills, fresh faces, and enough 90s nostalgia to keep you hooked. For those who thought Shadyside had its last scare in Part Three: 1666 – think again! The cursed book’s still lurking,…
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Why The Matador is Pierce Brosnan’s best-kept secret and why you need to watch it!Chance encounters sometimes lead to unimaginably delightful adventures. Particularly in films. From those strategically timed meet cutes in romcoms to diametrically opposite personalities being saddled together in complex circumstances. If this vague intro hasn’t trig…
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Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar are here to give you chills in The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling thriller! Picture this: Sweeney plays Millie, a woman trying to turn her life around, who lands a gig as a live-in maid for the very posh Winchesters. But this isn’t just another day in luxury—things take a dark turn when she unco…
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Next, there’s some exciting news for John Wick fans—Donnie Yen’s blind assassin, Caine, is getting his own spin-off! Chad Stahelski, the man behind John Wick, confirms the script is in the works. The Wick-verse keeps growing with this, an animated feature, and John Wick 5 on the horizon. Catch Donnie Yen’s lethal charm in John Wick 4 on OTTplay whi…
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First up, Netflix is back with more of its sizzling anthology series Beef! Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are headlining this season, which takes us inside the glamorous yet cutthroat world of a country club. The plot centres around a young couple who witness their boss and his wife’s explosive fight, setting off a string of manipulations and power…
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Indian OTT platforms are becoming the go-to spot for twisted police procedurals where investigation meets drama and the localness of the Indian police department in all its rigor—complete with low-paying jobs and innovative local abuses that’ll make you chuckle with relatability. Do Patti is just the latest brain-bender! With a stellar cast, this N…
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Marc Maron's upcoming meta-comedy In Memoriam has added some serious star power with Oscar nominees Sharon Stone and Lily Gladstone joining the cast. Directed by Rob Burnett, the indie film will feature Maron as an actor diagnosed with terminal cancer, desperate to secure a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” segment. Stone and Gladstone both play ke…
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Kurt Russell-Matt Dillon’s underrated gem will make you fall in love with heist moviesRussell plays a suave, larger-than-life criminal in this underrated heist movieWhen one thinks of heists movies, critically-acclaimed films such as Reservoir Dogs and Dog Day Afternoon or popular blockbusters such as Ocean’s Eleven or Now You See Me spring to mind…
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Disney fans, hold onto your crowns! Paul King, the mastermind behind Paddington and Wonka, has been tapped to sprinkle some of his whimsical magic on none other than Prince Charming. While Disney's keeping hush-hush on whether it’ll be live-action, it’s safe to bet this dashing royal might be set for a new adventure. King’s teaming up with Wonka co…
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First up, David Corenswet is trading in his cape for cleats! That’s right, fresh off his big win as Superman, Corenswet is now tackling the role of John Tuggle, the NFL’s final draft pick of 1983, in a brand-new biopic called Mr. Irrelevant. Directed by Superman mastermind Jonathan Levine, with a script from Emmy-nominated Nick Santora, this one pr…
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First up, Reagan and Gorbachev's Cold War showdown is heating up on screen with Reykjavik, a political thriller about the legendary 1986 summit between these two powerhouses. Expect some serious star power: Jeff Daniels takes on Reagan, while J.K. Simmons and Jared Harris join the cast. And it doesn’t stop there—Hope Davis will play Nancy Reagan, w…
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Brace yourselves for another epic ride! Two-time Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Anthony Hopkins, is gearing up to star in Maserati: The Brothers, a biopic revving up under the direction of Bobby Moresco. Set in the world of fast cars and luxury, Hopkins plays a savvy financier who helped spark the iconic Maserati brand. With production set to st…
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Stream these zany reality shows that uncover the real side of celebs, stars and socialites right nowThe third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives that releases on Netflix on October 18 promises to be just as sizzling, controversial and irreverent as the previous seasons. The OG crew—Maheep, Neelam, Seema, and Bhavana—are back and this time …
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Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is dazzling French audiences after its grand release across 185 cinemas! This Cannes 2024 Grand Prix winner is winning hearts with its poignant tale of two Mumbai nurses navigating identity and resilience. Distributed by Condor in France, the film's universal appeal is proving Indian cinema's global charm. Ra…
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Get ready, rom-com lovers! Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor are teaming up for the first time in Abir Gulaal, a heartwarming love story set in scenic London. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, the film kicked off shooting on September 29 and will wrap up by November. Expect sizzling chemistry, a journey of emotional healing, and a dash of unexpected romance. Wi…
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Prepare for a paisa-vasool ride as Rohit Shetty unleashes Bollywood’s longest-ever trailer! The much-awaited Singham Again drops a whopping 4 minutes 45 seconds of pure action, drama, and heroism tomorrow at NMACC, Mumbai. With Ajay Devgn leading an epic cast including Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and…
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Fans of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are left in suspense as the much-anticipated release of The Legend of Maula Jatt in India has been postponed yet again! Initially slated for October 2 in Punjab and New Delhi, the film's debut has been held up due to unclear reasons, likely involving government clearances and concerns over potential protests. With…
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Bollywood’s favourite heist franchise is back with a bang! Dhoom 4 is officially in the works, and guess who's stepping into the villain’s shoes? None other than Ranbir Kapoor! Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who has been the driving force behind the Dhoom series, this installment promises even more high-octane action and twists. Fans are alread…
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In a tearful announcement on X and Instagram, Kerry Washington shared that Hulu has canceled the beloved dramedyUnPrisoned after just two seasons. The show, inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s own life, followed Washington’s character, Paige, as she navigated complex feelings of abandonment after her father, played by the legendary Delroy Lindo, r…
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Hold onto your capes, folks, because Alan Tudyk has joined James Gunn’s Superman! Best known for his quirky voice work as Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos and Clayface in Harley Quinn, Tudyk’s mystery role in this already star-studded film is sure to cause a stir. The film’s wrapped production, and Gunn’s team doesn’t expect many reshoots—so…
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First up, fans of Hotel Transylvania might want to keep their fangs sharpened because there could be more spooky fun on the way! Director Genndy Tartakovsky, the genius behind the franchise, has teased that a fifth instalment might not be off the table. With Hotel Transylvania: Transformania doing well on streaming platforms, Tartakovsky crypticall…
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Now, let’s shift gears to the world of zombies. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is coming at us with a seriously creepy twist—bioluminescent zombies! Yep, you heard that right. Executive producer Greg Nicotero is giving us glow-in-the-dark walkers! 70% of them were made using practical effects—LED lights and blacklight-activated paint—and it…
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Lineup of films that dive deep into the relationships that we hold close and even those that are heart-wrenching. If you're gearing up for the release of Love, Sitara on ZEE5, you’re in for a wild ride! Dropping on September 27, 2024, the film follows Tara and Arjun as they head to her hometown prior to tying the knot. But what they hoped to be a t…
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Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known …
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This 2011 biopic on FBI’s first director didn’t get the attention and admiration it deserved When asked to recall Leonardo DiCaprio’s most celebrated works, the list of movies that pop into our mind largely include his iconic blockbusters. But Scorcese’s poster boy has also featured in some films that didn’t get the attention, adulation and respect…
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First off, exciting news for 'Terminator' fans! There's buzz that James Cameron is considering a fresh take on the 'Terminator' franchise. After some less successful instalments, Cameron is reportedly looking to reboot the series with a new angle. This time, the focus may shift away from familiar characters like Sarah Connor and the T-800, and inst…
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Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto DuránSports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience…
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First up, Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis are joining forces for Scarpetta! This thriller series, based on Patricia Cornwell’s novels, is set to bring some serious drama. Kidman stars as Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, while Curtis plays her sister, Dorothy. The plot thickens when Kay returns to Virginia, stirring up old grudges and family…
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Get ready for a cosmic scare! Alien: Earth is bringing the Xenomorphs to our planet in a prequel set to debut on Hulu in 2025. Directed by Noah Hawley, this series takes place 30 years before the original Alien movie. A mysterious crash leads a young woman and a team of soldiers to discover a terrifying alien threat. Plus, we’ll get a peek at the W…
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First up, from creepy to charming, Finn Wittrock is taking a romantic turn in So Much for Love! In this sweet and spicy rom-com, Wittrock plays Sam Davies, a trust-fund party boy cut off until he proves his worth before turning 35. Directed by Lina Roessler, Sam has just one year to find true love and redemption in a small town in Kentucky—or lose …
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Hold on to your golf clubs because Bad Bunny is stepping onto the green in Happy Gilmore 2! Yes, the chart-topping rapper is stepping onto the green alongside Adam Sandler in the highly- anticipated sequel. While we don’t know much about his role just yet, fans are buzzing to see Sandler back as the iconic Happy Gilmore. With Julie Bowen and Christ…
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Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, t…
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First up, get ready for a fang-tastic adventure! Vampires from True Blood and Twilight are joining forces in the upcoming action-thriller 72 Hours. Sam Trammell and Cam Gigandet are set to sink their teeth into the roles of an FBI agent and a notorious money launderer, respectively. It’s all happening on November 1, 2024, when this thrilling escapa…
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Revisit Breaking Away, a 1979 classic that slipped off the radar and is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar The most iconic sports movies follow a certain framework. They’re packed with winning moments and crushing losses. They tuck in nuggets of wisdom about the relentless spirit that drives some to go beyond the limits of human potential to achieve i…
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First up, hold onto your hats, because the Ravishankar family is about to take us on a wild ride! Renowned actor and dubbing artist P. Ravishankar is launching his son, Advay, in the much-anticipated socio-fantasy adventure Subrahmanyaa. Ravishankar himself is in the director's seat, with Thirumal Reddy and Anil Kadiyala producing under SG Movie Cr…
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Feeling brave this October? M. Night Shyamalan’s Caddo Lake is set to spook its way onto Max on October 10! Starring Dylan O’Brien and Eliza Scanlen, this eerie thriller unearths the unsettling tale of an eight-year-old’s disappearance, pulling back the curtain on a family’s dark secrets. Directed by Celine Held and Logan George, the film is inspir…
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First up, Gotham fans—get ready because The Batman Part II is gearing up to be bigger, darker, and more thrilling! Director Matt Reeves has revealed the script is almost ready, and while we’ll have to wait until October 2, 2026 for the release, the anticipation is off the charts. We’re diving deeper into Gotham’s corruption, and guess what? Colin F…
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First up, Bollywood is pulling out the big guns! Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan are teaming up for director Atlee’s next big action-packed blockbuster. Filming starts in January 2025, but the buzz behind the scenes is already on. Just imagine, Salman’s larger-than-life charisma paired with Kamal’s legendary talent—it’s going to be an explosive ride! …
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First up, there’s some good news if you’re a fan of the Korean action thriller Kill Boksoon. Netflix is extending this killer universe with a thrilling spin-off called Mantis. While they’re keeping a lot under wraps, we do know that Yim Si-wan, Park Gyu-young, and Jo Woo-jin will take centre stage in this one. Directed by Lee Tae-sung, who was also…
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Often dubbed the city of dreams, Mumbai has been the setting for countless movies on a range of themes. From rom coms to crime thrillers, the city has offered filmmakers a malleable canvas to narrate stories that evoke a diverse spectrum of emotions. A popular motif among films set in the metropolis would be to relay the dark underbelly of the city…
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Right on top of our weekend special list is Samuel L. Jackson, dusting off old setbacks to play the President in The Beast. Starring alongside Joel Kinnaman and Guy Burnet, the film will begin filming on September 4 in the Canary Islands and Madrid. Directed by James Madigan, known for The Meg and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and penned by Ext…
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Kicking things off, we’ve got a massive update from a galaxy far, far away! Yes, sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver is joining the Star Wars universe! The Oscar nominee, known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, has just confirmed she’s part of the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. Weaver will be sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal’s Din…
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First up, it's time to head back to sunny Mexico with Apple TV+'s hit bilingual comedy Acapulco! The show, starring the brilliant Eugenio Derbez, has just been renewed for a fourth season after smashing it with Season 3. If you haven't caught up, now's your chance! The show, which follows Máximo Gallardo’s rise from rags to riches in the hotel biz,…
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If you loved Only Murders in the Building, here are shows that will have you equally tickled with tension Unless you've been living under a rock, you’ve surely heard of the cultural phenomenon that is Only Murders in the Building! Now in its 4th season, the series created a niche with its unique blend of suspense and wit. The show revolves around t…
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First up, we’ve got a hot new thriller coming up! Jason Isaacs, known for iconic roles in Harry Potter and The Death of Stalin, will be seen next in Honey Bunch, a new thriller by acclaimed duo behind Violation, Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli. The film follows a woman, played by Grace Glowicki, who struggles with fragmented memories afte…
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First up, Adam Sandler fans, you're in for a treat! Our favourite comedy legend is cooking up not one, but two big projects. In a recent interview, Sandler dropped the bomb that Benny Safdie, his Uncut Gems co-director, is on board for Happy Gilmore 2, which is currently in the works over at Netflix. Oh, and guess what? Christopher McDonald, aka Sh…
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First up, we’ve got some swashbuckling news from the Caribbean! Priyanka Chopra Jonas is making waves with her upcoming pirate film The Bluff. And guess what? The cast is getting even bigger with the likes of The Mandalorian's Temuera Morrison and Goosebumps star Zack Morris joining the crew. Produced by the Russo brothers and Chopra Jonas herself,…
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Those who haven’t accessed the fabulous world of Emily in Paris have no idea what they’re missing out on. Now, let’s be honest, Emily has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon. From the streets of Paris to our living rooms, this show has captivated millions with its blend of Parisian fashion, romantic escapades, and career challenges. It’s the perf…
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