What to Watch This Week: Ground Zero, Kapil Show S3, Malayalam Hits & More
From Emraan Hashmi’s gritty war drama to Kapil Sharma’s Netflix comeback, here’s your must-watch OTT list for June 16–22, 2025.
From a high-stakes mission in Kashmir to celeb-powered comedy and Malayalam thrillers, this week’s OTT lineup is stacked. Leading the charge is Ground Zero, the much-anticipated OTT release starring Emraan Hashmi, dropping June 20 on ZEE5 and Prime Video. Based on real events surrounding terrorist Ghazi Baba and the 2001 Parliament attack, Ground Zero sets a serious tone — but it’s just one part of a wildly diverse June 16–22 streaming calendar.
Ground Zero: Emraan Hashmi Gets Real — And Really Intense
Let’s start with the big one. Emraan Hashmi, often Bollywood’s go-to for brooding heartbreak or undercover cons, is dropping the charm for sheer grit in Ground Zero, landing on ZEE5 (and Amazon Prime in some markets) this June 20. And this one’s not your typical masala fiction — it’s inspired by actual events.
Hashmi plays BSF Deputy Commandant Dubey, a man on a razor’s-edge mission to take down Ghazi Baba, one of the masterminds behind the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2002 Akshardham temple siege. Think Raazi meets Uri, with the emotional tension dialed up and the heroics refreshingly unflashy.
It’s 134 minutes of nail-biting geopolitics, and honestly, this might be Hashmi’s most restrained — and powerful — role in years. If you’ve only known him as the “serial kisser” (yes, we remember), you’re in for a whiplash.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3: Backstage Pass to Bollywood Banter
Kapil Sharma is back, doing what he does best: goofing off with celebrities while pulling off sneakily smart punchlines. The Great Indian Kapil Show kicks off Season 3 this Saturday (June 21) on Netflix, and guess who’s on Episode 1? None other than Salman Khan, who — love him or side-eye him — knows how to own a couch and a camera.
New episodes will drop weekly, and early chatter suggests this season’s slicker, tighter, and maybe even a little meaner (in a fun way). Expect the usual chaos: Archana Puran Singh’s laugh track, Satish’s dad jokes, and celebs trying to one-up each other for meme-worthy moments.
Hot take? It’s Kapil’s version of Between Two Ferns, but with more desi auntie energy.
South Vibes Take Over: Malayalam Slate Is on Fire
If you’re someone who recently Googled “best Malayalam films to start with” (no shame, we’ve all been there), this is your week.
ZEE5 is dropping Prince & Family on June 20, a goofy family comedy starring Dileep (yes, that Dileep — make of that what you will) and Dhyan Sreenivasan. The vibe? A loud household, a confused son-in-law, and one too many secrets. Basically, the Kerala version of Modern Family if everyone had sandalwood oil in their hair.
Over at JioHotstar, Season 2 of Kerala Crime Files hits the platform the same day — and it’s darker, deeper, and reportedly more rooted in actual case files than the first. No jump scares, just slow-burning suspense with coastal grit. You’ll want to keep the lights on.
And if you’re looking for something warm and fuzzy, SunNXT has you covered with Aap Kaise Ho — also June 20. It’s the kind of movie that makes you call your parents after watching. Not groundbreaking, but emotionally on point.
Detective Sherdil: Diljit Dosanjh Plays Sherlock (But Make It Punjabi)
Let’s just say it: Diljit Dosanjh as a bumbling detective is a concept that sells itself. Detective Sherdil, premiering June 20 on ZEE5, looks like it belongs in the same cinematic universe as Bholaa Shankar and Bheja Fry. It’s silly, a little self-aware, and packed with punchlines.
Think Johnny English meets Panchayat — Dosanjh’s character is part genius, part idiot, and wholly convinced he’s the next big thing in solving crimes. Honestly? He kind of is. Don’t go in expecting Knives Out. Go in expecting chaos — the good kind.
Also Streaming: K-pop Demons, YA Drama, and Reality Mayhem
If your tastes are more TikTok than Tulu, the rest of the OTT calendar’s got you:
- We Were Liars – the dark teen drama based on E. Lockhart’s hit novel. Prepare for twists you won’t see coming, even if you’ve read it.
- KPop Demon Hunters – because what if your fave girl group also fought demons between concerts? (Why isn’t this a real thing already?)
- The Traitors (Episodes 4–6) – the reality game where trust is a lie and betrayal is the brand. If you like your friendships served cold, dig in.
- The Waterfront – slow, moody, coastal drama. Less plot, more vibes.
TL;DR – Here’s What to Queue First
- Need catharsis via combat? Ground Zero.
- Looking for celeb chaos and low-key roasts? Kapil Show, S3.
- Malayalam movie mood? Pick Prince & Family or Kerala Crime Files S2.
- In a Sherlock-but-silly headspace? Detective Sherdil is your guy.
It’s a crowded slate, but hey — at least we’re spoiled for choice. Again.
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