New OTT Releases This Week: Must-See Films and Web Series Streaming From 20 November to 21 November

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The weekend is set for major entertainment, with several highly anticipated movies and web series premiering on top OTT platforms like Netflix and ZEE5. The release of The Bengal Files, Homebound, and A Man on the Inside Season 2 promises a weekend full of thrills and excitement. Here is a quick overview of their cast, plot details, streaming platform, and release date.

The Bengal Files

Vivek Agnihotri's film, The Bengal Files, is scheduled for an OTT release on the ZEE5 platform on 21 November 2025. This movie is the third and final installment in Agnihotri's "The Files Trilogy," following The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. The political drama focuses on the tragic events surrounding the 1946 Direct Action Day, also known as the Great Calcutta Killings.

The story depicts the subsequent violence, including the Noakhali riots, and its major impact on India's partition. The narrative features a CBI officer, Shiva Pandit, who investigates a journalist's disappearance and uncovers hidden truths. Agnihotri stated, “The Bengal Files is not just a film; it’s a reminder" of the forgotten chapters of collective conscience.

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Homebound

Homebound is a heart-touching drama that has garnered international recognition and is India's official entry for the 98th Academy Awards. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film is releasing on Netflix on 21 November 2025. The drama is basically about two childhood friends, Mohammed Shoaib Ali and Chandan Kumar, from marginalized communities.

Their paths are marked by ambition, as they aim to join the police force as a lifeline out of poverty. Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa star as Shoaib and Chandan, respectively, capturing the quiet rebellion and resilience of their friendship. Their bond is severely tested by social pressures, academic hurdles, and pervasive societal prejudice, particularly during a national crisis. The film is a quiet call to empathy, exploring what it means to belong.

A Man on the Inside Season 2

The second season of the lighthearted crime-comedy series, A Man on the Inside, is set to premiere on Netflix on November 20, 2025. Veteran actor Ted Danson returns in the lead role as Charles Nieuwendyk, a retired engineering professor. In this new installment, Charles is given a fresh undercover assignment for Kovalenko Investigations.

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His next case involves enrolling at the esteemed Wheeler College to unmask a hidden blackmailer. This threat is currently targeting Jack Berenger, the president of the college, who is played by Max Greenfield. The season offers a mix of comedy, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling. This combination is a trademark of creator Michael Schur. Fans can also get to see an on-screen reunion between Ted Danson and his real-life wife, Mary Steenburgen.