The digital entertainment landscape continues its rapid expansion, offering a diverse slate of trending movies and tv series to viewers worldwide. Recent weeks have brought a fresh wave of highly anticipated releases across major streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and JioHotstar, captivating audiences with everything from high-stakes reality dramas to supernatural comedies and gritty crime thrillers. This surge in new content underscores the fierce competition among services to deliver compelling narratives and star-studded ventures, ensuring there’s always something newsworthy to watch.
Karan Johar Unmasks Deception in ‘The Traitors’
Bollywood’s master of drama, Karan Johar, has stepped into the reality tv arena as the host of ‘The Traitors,’ which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 12, 2025. This psychological competition, based on a globally acclaimed format, gathers 20 contestants in the opulent Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Among them, a select few are secretly designated as ‘traitors’ by Johar himself, while the rest are ‘faithfuls’ vying for a grand cash prize. The game unfolds with daily tasks to build the prize pot and nightly eliminations by the traitors. The faithfuls, meanwhile, must deduce and banish the hidden deceivers. The show promises a thrilling exploration of trust, betrayal, and social dynamics, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. The celebrity-laden cast includes prominent names like Karan Kundrra, Jasmin Bhasin, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Uorfi Javed, Jannat Zubair, Lakshmi Manchu, and Anshula Kapoor, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this trending series.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Subham’ Blends Horror with Heartfelt Humor
Marking her debut as a producer under Tralala Moving Pictures, Samantha Ruth Prabhu brought the Telugu horror-comedy ‘Subham’ to JioHotstar on June 13, 2025. Directed by Praveen Kandregula, the film offers a unique blend of supernatural thrills and slice-of-life comedy. Originally released in theaters on May 9, 2025, ‘Subham’ tells the story of Srinivas, a cable TV operator in the quaint coastal town of Bheemili in the early 2000s. His seemingly normal married life takes a bizarre turn when his wife, and other women in the village, begin exhibiting strange, emotionless behavior every night at 9 PM, seemingly linked to a popular tv serial. Samantha Ruth Prabhu also makes a cameo appearance in the film, which was praised for its gripping yet fun storytelling and powerful social message for women. This fresh take on the horror-comedy genre has resonated with streaming audiences, establishing itself as a notable new movie release.
‘Rana Naidu’ Returns with More Crime and Family Turmoil
Fans of high-octane crime dramas celebrated the return of ‘Rana Naidu’ for its second season, which premiered on Netflix on June 13, 2025. Starring Victory Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati, the series delves deeper into the tumultuous lives of the Naidu family. Created by Karan Anshuman, the new season promises an escalation of betrayal, reckoning, and intense drama, building on the success of its globally hit first season, which consistently ranked in Netflix’s Global Top 10 for Non-English tv. A significant addition to the cast for Season 2 is Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who takes on the role of the prime antagonist. Alongside a returning ensemble cast including Surveen Chawla, Kriti Kharbanda, Sushant Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ashish Vidyarthi, ‘Rana Naidu’ Season 2 continues to be a captivating streaming offering, cementing its place among the must-watch news in digital entertainment.
‘Padakkalam’: A Supernatural School Drama with a Twist
JioHotstar also recently added the Malayalam fantasy comedy-drama ‘Padakkalam’ to its library on June 10, 2025. Directed by debutant Manu Swaraj, this movie features Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen in leading roles. The film, which first hit theaters on May 8, 2025, revolves around a group of college students who uncover the dark secrets of their professor, rumored to possess sorcery powers. ‘Padakkalam’ offers a unique blend of humor, magic, and a strange premise, appealing to audiences looking for light-hearted yet intriguing tv and movie experiences. Its availability in multiple languages—Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi—ensures broad accessibility for diverse streaming viewers.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Makes Digital Debut
The live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic fairytale, ‘Snow White,’ transitioned from its theatrical debut on March 21, 2025, to streaming on Disney+ starting June 11, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, this reimagining delves into Snow White’s journey to find her voice amidst a kingdom rife with challenges and compelling characters. Prior to its Disney+ release, the movie was also made available for purchase or rent on various video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+, from May 14, 2025. Despite its mixed critical reception, the digital release of ‘Snow White’ offers audiences another opportunity to engage with this new take on a beloved story, highlighting the continuous cycle of content delivery in the streaming age.
