What to watch out for on Netflix this month

NEW DELHI: American streaming platform Netflix is bringing out a bunch of new shows and films for audiences across the world this month. These will be available in India as the service competes with 60 over-the-top (OTT) video streaming platforms here.

On 19 February, viewers can watch Pitta Kathalu, Netflix’s first Telugu original, an anthology drama film consisting of four short film segments, directed by Nag Ashwin, B. V. Nandini Reddy, Tharun Bhascker, and Sankalp Reddy. The film features an ensemble cast of Amala Paul, Ashwin Kakumanu, Eesha Rebba, Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi Manchu, Ashima Narwal, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde and Shruti Haasan, amongst others.

On 11 February, the platform will showcase an Indonesian film Layla Majnun, starring Reza Rahadian and Acha Septriasa, a love story where arranged marriage comes in the way of a young couple.