A few days ago, we talked about the best Bollywood Movies released in cinemas in 2022. However, since Covid 19 pandemic has struck, various filmmakers now decide to release their movies directly on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar, Zee5, and more. The direct-to-OTT release is favorable when one is not sure of their movie working in cinemas or when the filmmaker is unable to get a distributor for any of their movies. Low-budget movies also reach a wider audience via OTT platforms. 2022 also saw many movies released directly on OTT platforms. Here are the 20 best Bollywood films that had a direct-to-OTT released in 2022.
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Top Movies Released on OTT (2022)
1. Looop Lapeta
Synopsis- Savi sets off on a mission to save Satya’s life when he gambles away his boss’s money. However, when Satya gets killed, finds herself in a time loop in order to fix her actions and dodge his death.
- Released on- 4 February 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-2 hours 11 minutes
- Starring- Taapsee Pannu, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and others
- IMDb Rating-5.2/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre- Thriller
- Reason to watch- Action comedy with an odd balance of slapstick humor with violence.
2. Gehraiyaan
Synopsis- The life of Alisha, a thirty-year-old yoga instructor is usurped by the entry of her cousin Tia’s fiancé, Zain. With a troubled past in common, Alisha and Zain find solace and angst in each other.
- Released on- 11 February 2022
- Now Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Duration-2 hours 28 minutes
- Starring- Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and others
- IMDb Rating-5.9/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Romance
- Reason to watch- If you want to watch complex interpersonal relationships, you will find this one watchable.
3. A Thursday
Synopsis- One fateful Thursday in the city of Mumbai invites tremendous horror when Naina, a nursery school teacher holds 16 children hostage and produces a list of unfathomable demands.
- Released on- 17 February 2022
- Now Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- Duration-2 hours 9 minutes
- Starring- Yami Gautam, Karanvir Sharma, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.7/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Thriller
- Reason to watch- An edge-of-a-seat thriller that will keep you on your toes.
4. Love Hostel
Synopsis- A series of bloodshed, escapes, and deception ensue when Jyothi and Ashu elope together and her family hires a ruthless mercenary to kill the couple.
- Released on- 25 February 2022
- Now Streaming on- Zee5
- Duration-1 hour 40 minutes
- Starring- Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, and others
- IMDb Rating-6/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Drama, Romance
- Reason to watch-It is a decent attempt at realistic storytelling with good performances from the lead cast.
5. Jalsa
Synopsis- The lives of 2 women, Maya, a renowned journalist, and Ruksana, her domestic help, turn upside down after a hit-and-run incident.
- Released on- 18 March 2022
- Now Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Duration-2 hours 6 minutes
- Starring- Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, and others
- IMDb Rating-6.6/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Thriller
- Reason to watch- It is a highly engaging and unsettling moral drama.
6. Sharmaji Namkeen
Synopsis- Upon being forced to retire, Brij Gopal Sharma sets off to explore his culinary interests. However, his new aspirations attract several adverse reactions from his family members.
- Released on- 31 March 2022
- Now Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Duration-1 hour 59 minutes
- Starring- Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.6/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Drama
- Reason to watch- If you are a Rishi Kapoor fan, his last movie will be a must-watch.
7. Dasvi
Synopsis- Ganga Ram Chaudhary, a corrupt and uneducated politician goes to jail due to the efforts of the police. However, he soon discovers the value of education and decides to earn his 10th-grade diploma.
- Released on- 7 April 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-2 hours 6 minutes
- Starring- Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.3/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre- Drama, Social issues
- Reason to watch- The movie teaches you the importance of being educated.
8. Ardh
Synopsis- Shiva struggles to become a mainstream actor in Mumbai despite being a theatre actor. With the help of his wife Madhu, he disguises himself as a transgender and begs for money to survive.
- Released on- 10 June 2022
- Now Streaming on- Zee5
- Duration-1 hour 24 minutes
- Starring- Rubina Dilaik, Rajpal Yadav, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.8/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Drama
- Reason to watch- A slice-of-life movie that teaches you to never give up on your dreams.
9. Forensic
Synopsis- The small hill town of Mussoorie is shaken when little girls begin to disappear and are later found dead. A female police officer teams up with a forensic expert to unravel the mystery.
- Released on- 24 June 2022
- Now Streaming on- Zee5
- Duration-2 hours 14 minutes
- Starring- Vikrant Massey, Radhika Apte, and others
- IMDb Rating-6.3/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Crime Thriller
- Reason to watch-A a twisted whodunnit thriller that keeps you on the edge.
10. Good Luck Jerry
Synopsis- The story of an innocent girl who gets pulled into the notorious world of cocaine smuggling.
- Released on- 29 July 2022
- Now Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- Duration- 2 hours 28 minutes
- Starring- Jhanvi Kapoor, Deepal Dobriyal, and others
- IMDb Rating-5.5/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Crime Drama
- Reason to watch-A delightfully quirky dark comedy.
11. Darlings
Synopsis- Hamza and Badru’s love marriage takes an ugly turn when he turns into an abusive and alcoholic husband. However, when his behavior leads to a tragedy, she sets off to seek revenge.
- Released on- 5 August 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-2 hours 14 minutes
- Starring- Alia Bhatt, Vijay Varma, and others
- IMDb Rating-6.6/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Drama
- Reason to watch- A satirical portrayal of love and abuse in a marriage.
12. Cuttputlli
Synopsis- An inspector and a police officer are on a mission to track down a child abduction racket.
- Released on- 2 September 2022
- Now Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- Duration-2 hours 14 minutes
- Starring- Akshay Kumar, Rakulpreet, and others
- IMDb Rating-5.8/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Thriller
- Reason to watch- An engaging serial killer saga.
13. Dhokha: Round D Corner
Synopsis– When a delusional housewife with a personality disorder is taken hostage by a terrorist on the loose and a husband accused of cheating on his wife has their own version of reality, how do we know who’s saying the truth?
- Released on- 23 September 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-1 hour 52 minutes
- Starring- R. Madhavan, Aparshakti Khurana, and others
- IMDb Rating-6.8/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre- Suspense
- Reason to watch- An engaging whodunnit thriller.
14. Plan A Plan B
Synopsis- When an earnest matchmaker moves into an office next to a cynical divorce attorney, their bitter conflict is complicated by a growing attraction,
- Released on- 30 September 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-1 hour 46 minutes
- Starring- Ritesh Deshmukh, Tamannah Bhatia, and others
- IMDb Rating- 4.6/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre- Romance
- Reason to watch-If you are a fan of light-hearted romcoms, you will like this one.
15. Maja Ma
Synopsis– A rumor about a housewife famous for her dancing and cooking threatens to disrupt her middle-class family’s life, on the eve of her son Tejas’ engagement.
- Released on- 6 October 2022
- Now Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Duration-2 hours 14 minutes
- Starring- Madhuri Dixit, Gajraj Rao, and others
- IMDb Rating-6.2/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Family
- Reason to watch- A family drama with a unique twist.
16. Monica O My Darling
Synopsis- A young man desperately tries to make it big with some unlikely allies and a dastardly diabolical plan to pull off the perfect murder.
- Released on- 11 November 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration-2 hours 9 minutes
- Starring- Huma Qureshi, Rajkumar Rao, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.5/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Suspense
- Reason to watch- Dark comedy which is a delectable offering, less ghastly and more delicious.
17. Qala
Synopsis– Haunted by her past, a talented singer with a rising career copes with the pressure of success, a mother’s disdain, and the voices of doubt within her.
- Released on- 1 December 2022
- Now Streaming on- Netflix India
- Duration- 1 hour 59 minutes
- Starring- Tripti Dimri, Babil Khan, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.2/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Drama
- Reason to watch- Mother-daughter tale is poignant and admirable.
18. Freddy
Synopsis- The lines between love and obsession blur in this romantic thriller packed with unpredictable twists and sharp turns.
- Released on- 2 December 2022
- Now Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- Duration-2 hours 4 minutes
- Starring- Karthik Aryan, Alaya F, and others
- IMDb Rating-8/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Mystery, Thriller
- Reason to watch-Karthik Aryan in a never seen avatar.
19. Blurr
Synopsis– The story of a woman who’s slowly losing her sight whilst trying to investigate the death of her twin sister.
- Released on- 9 December 2022
- Now Streaming on- Zee5
- Duration-2 hours 7 minutes
- Starring- Taapsee Pannu, Gulshan Devaiah, and others
- IMDb Rating- 5.7/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Thriller
- Reason to watch- A blurry spooky fare.
20. Govinda Naam Mera
Synopsis- The very charming Govinda Waghmare juggles his time and love between his wife Mrs. Waghmare and his girlfriend in this dose of chaos, confusion, and laughter.
- Released on- 16 December 2022
- Now Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- Duration-2 hours 10 minutes
- Starring- Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, and others
- IMDb Rating-7.7/10
- Language- Hindi
- Genre-Comedy, Thriller
- Reason to watch- A good mix of laughter and suspense.
So these are the best 20 Bollywood movies that released on OTT platforms in 2022. Which ones are you planning to watch during the holidays? Do let us know in the comments section below.
