The first week of March 2025 offers a diverse range of releases across streaming platforms as well in theaters. Marvel fans can catch Daredevil: Born Again on JioHotstar, while on Prime Video’s Dupahiya blends comedy with suspense. Netflix brings the unconventional romance Nadaaniyan, and SonyLIV offers historical and crime dramas with The Waking of a Nation and Rekhachithram. JioHotstar also features Thugesh vs. The World. Don’t miss the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) streaming on JioHotstar, and for moviegoers, Interval, Neerukulla 35km, Legally Veer, Sthal, and Shivangi Lioness hit theaters on March 7.
1.Oscars 2025: The Oscars 2025 will be available on Star Movies on March 3, 2025 and can also be streamed on JioHotstar. This year, the Oscars will be hosted by the Emmy Award-winning comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien, who will host the ceremony for the first time.
2.Vidaamuyarchi: A married couple’s trip takes an unsettling turn when the wife goes missing, prompting the husband’s frantic search while an unknown villain creates obstacles. Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, was released in theaters on February 6 but received mixed responses, ending its theatrical run as a major disappointment. Now, Vidaamuyarchi is streaming on Netflix in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
3.Daredevil: Born Again: Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, fights for justice through his bustling law firm. Daredevil: Born Again is the biggest show or movie coming to JioHotstar this month. It’s arguably one of the two biggest shows to arrive on the streaming service this year. Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on JioHotstar on March 4, 2025.
4.Dupahiya: Dupahiya is an upcoming comedy-drama web series directed by Sonam Nair, featuring Gajraj, Renuka, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in lead roles. The series also stars a large supporting cast, including Renuka Shahane, Man Singh Karamati, Pranjal Pateriya, Samarth Mahor, Chandan Kumar, Surya Pratap Singh, and many more. Dupahiya is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 7, 2025.
5.Game Changer (Hindi): The latest update is that the Hindi version will be available on Zee5 from March 7, 2025. Zee5 recently announced this, bringing joy to Hindi-speaking audiences. Following the success of RRR, Ram Charan has gained a massive fan base in the Hindi belt, and his films now garner significant viewership. With Game Changer locked in for its Hindi OTT release, anticipation for the social drama has grown even further.
6.Nadaaniyan: Nadaaniyan is a romantic comedy starring Ibrahim Ali Khan as Arjun and Khushi Kapoor as Pia. When a misunderstanding turns Pia’s friends against her, she hires Arjun, a career-focused student, to pretend to be her boyfriend. The film will release on Netflix on March 7, 2025. The trailer promises, “A new semester begins, and love is their first test.”
7.Rekhachithram: Rekhachithram, an investigative drama starring Asif Ali, has been a box office success. Directed by Jofin T Chacko, it’s expected to stream on SonyLIV after a 45-day theatrical run, following the pattern of similar releases.
8.Thandel: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s latest romantic drama, Thandel, has had a successful run at the box office. Fans are now eagerly awaiting its OTT release. Netflix announced the digital release date with a poster featuring Sai Pallavi and Chaitanya. “A journey across borders, a story beyond limits. Watch Thandel, out March 7 on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam!”
9.The Waking of a Nation: The Waking of a Nation premieres on SonyLIV on March 7, 2025. This powerful series blends history with a gripping exploration of truth, courage, and conspiracy, driven by Ram Madhvani’s visionary direction and exceptional performances.
10.Thugesh vs. The World: Thugesh vs. The World follows digital sensation Mahesh Keshwala as he tackles outrageous challenges, from outsmarting con artists to navigating high-stakes pranks. The show premieres on JioHotstar on March 7, 2025.
11.Interval: Interval follows the journey of three village boys who accidentally pass their degrees. Facing unexpected challenges, they leave their hamlet and venture into the city, searching for jobs and purpose in life. This comedy-drama is set to release on March 7, 2025.
12.Neerukulla 35km: Based on a real incident in Neerukulla village, Neerukulla 35km tells the story of a hero who returns to his village after the theft of a sacred temple idol, which leads to the death of his friend. Determined to uncover the truth, he investigates the theft and his friend’s murder. The movie is set for release on March 7, 2025.
13.Legally Veer: In Legally Veer, struggling lawyer Veer defends Rama Raju, wrongfully accused of murder, uncovering shocking twists along the way. After success in Telugu, the film releases in Hindi on March 7, 2025.
14.Sthal: In rural India, young Savita dreams of education and a brighter future, but societal pressures push her toward marriage. As her farmer parents struggle to find her a suitor, she faces rejection and the harsh reality of a world where marriage takes precedence over ambition. Sthal (A Match), shot with non-actors from the village, marks the director’s debut feature. The movie will release on March 7, 2025.
15.Shivangi Lioness: A fearless software engineer fights workplace harassment, societal blame, and a murder accusation, only to uncover a dark conspiracy behind her husband’s tragic accident. The movie is set to release on March 7, 2025.
