A diverse slate of new titles is set to arrive across major streaming platforms this week, with services including Netflix, ZEE5 and Amazon Prime Video rolling out everything from family dramas and courtroom thrillers to Korean romances, animated spin-offs and live sports entertainment.

Ashakal Aayiram

Streaming on ZEE5 from 17 April, this Malayalam family comedy-drama starring Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram explores the complex yet often humorous bond between a father and son whose contrasting outlooks on life lead to emotional and light-hearted moments. Originally released in theatres on 6 February, the film also features Asha Sharath and Sharaf U Dheen in key roles.

Assi

Set to premiere on ZEE5 on 17 April, this hard-hitting courtroom drama stars Taapsee Pannu as lawyer Raavi, who takes on a challenging case involving Parima, a Malayali schoolteacher in Delhi who survives a brutal assault. The film delves into themes of trauma, systemic injustice and resilience, as the two women navigate a difficult legal battle against a corrupt system.

Sold Out on You

Arriving on Netflix on 22 April, this romantic comedy follows the chaotic and entertaining dynamic between Matthew Lee, a hardworking farmer juggling multiple jobs, and Dam Ye-jin, a high-profile show host struggling with insomnia. Their constantly clashing personalities lead to unexpected encounters filled with humour and charm.

We Are All Trying Here

Premiering on Netflix on 18 April, this introspective slice-of-life drama centres on an aspiring filmmaker battling self-doubt and a guarded film producer dealing with hidden emotional wounds. As their lives intersect, the two gradually help each other heal, offering a nuanced and character-driven narrative.

If Wishes Could Kill

The South Korean young adult horror series begins streaming on Netflix on 24 April, following five high school students who become entangled in the mystery of a dangerous wish-granting app known as “Girigo”. As they investigate its origins, they uncover dark secrets that put their lives at risk.

Stranger Things: Tales from '85

Netflix will release this animated spin-off on 23 April, revisiting the world of Hawkins with familiar characters from the original series. While retaining its nostalgic setting, the show introduces new supernatural threats and mysteries linked to the Upside Down.

Apex

Launching on Netflix on 24 April, this survival thriller follows Sasha, a rock climber who ventures into the wilderness seeking solitude, only to find herself being hunted. The film builds tension through a high-stakes chase as she struggles to survive against a relentless pursuer.

WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 will stream live on Netflix internationally on 19 April from Las Vegas, featuring a packed card of high-profile matches and major WWE attractions. Hosted by John Cena, the event forms part of a two-night spectacle taking place at Allegiant Stadium.

Unchosen

Premiering on Netflix on 21 April, this psychological thriller follows Rosie, a woman raised within a restrictive cult whose beliefs begin to unravel after meeting an outsider named Sam. As she questions her past, the series explores themes of control, identity and personal freedom.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The third instalment in the franchise begins streaming on Netflix on 24 April, bringing back Sonic, Tails and Knuckles as they face a powerful new adversary, Shadow. The film combines action and humour while raising the stakes with a formidable villain threatening their world.

Absolute Value of Romance

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 17 April, this coming-of-age romance follows Yeo Eui-ju, a quiet student who secretly writes popular web novels while attending school. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she clashes with a gifted mathematics teacher who harbours his own emotional struggles.