Love Hostel, The Fame Game, Lock Upp: What’s releasing on OTT platforms this week

Madhuri Dixit makes her OTT debut with ‘The Fame Game’

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February has been a happening month for streaming platforms with release of films like Gehraiyaan, Looop Lapeta, Mahaan and shows like The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and more. The last week of the month packs in a few more interesting releases.

Here is a quick look at upcoming movies and shows on OTT platforms:

Love Hostel: ZEE5

Release date: Feb 25

The crime-thriller traces the journey of a young couple (Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra) being hunted by a ruthless mercenary (Bobby Deol). It is written and directed by Shanker Raman, who helmed the acclaimed Pankaj Tripathi-starrer Gurgaon. It is bankrolled by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies production company.

The Fame Game: Netflix

Release date: Feb 25

The series marks the OTT debut of actress Madhuri Dixit. A story set in the world of glitz, glamour and fame, the series is produced by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment. The family drama also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Lakshvir Saran, Suhasini Muley, Muskkaan Jaferi.

Vikings: Valhalla – Netflix

Release date: Feb 25

This is the sequel to the hit series Vikings. Set 100 years after the events of the original series, the sequel will chronicle the journeys of explorer Leif Eriksson, his sister Freydis Eriksdotter and the Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson.

Lock Upp: AltBalaji and MX Player

Release date: Feb 27

Actress Kangana Ranaut makes her OTT debut by hosting this reality show. The "captive" reality show will live stream 24x7 and feature 16 "controversial" celebrities, who will be put together in a lock up for months without amenities. ALTBalaji and MX Player will livestream this show 24x7 on their respective platforms and will have the audiences interact directly with the contestants