New Prime Video movies and TV shows in UAE for April 2023

Looking for new movies and TV series on Amazon Prime Video in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East? Our ever-updating list highlights the latest releases on the streaming platform across multiple languages, such as English, Hindi and Malayalam.

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Best new Amazon Prime Video movies and TV series

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The Power (Season 1)

Platform: Prime Video | Release date: 31/03/2023 | Genre: Sci-fi| Language: English | Rating: TBA

Set in the present world, everything changed one day when all teenage girls suddenly gained a supernatural ability to release electrical bolts from their fingertips. No explanation is given for how these powers came to be: some say they’re built inside, some say genetics, and some say it’s inherited. The worse part is that these powers can’t be taken away or cured, which gives these girls the thrill of gaining true power, and they often use it for personal gain.

As others try to find out to control these powers, concerns arise that these girls could be powerful enough to hurt and even kill others. But that is not the worse part. This “Power” is soon revealed also to be present in older women, which could spark chaos in the world.

This British sci-fi series is based on the award-winning novel and stars Toni Collette, John Leguizamo, and Toheeb Jimoh. It was created by Raelle Tucker, Naomi Alderman, and Sarah Quintrell.

The Power was featured in Top 5 new movies and TV series to watch this week in UAE

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Pathaan

Platform: Prime Video | Release Date: 22/03/2023 | Genre: Action | Language: Hindi | Rating: 13+ 

This is Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after a gap of five years. The film, a typical action adventure involving an Indian spy, is directed by Siddharth Anand (who has made films like Bang Bang and War before).

Deepika Padukone is the female lead, while John Abraham plays the antagonist in Pathaan. Ashutosh Rana, Dimple Kapadia, Siddhant Ghegadmal and Gautam Rode are also in the cast.  The film’s music is composed by Vishal–Shekhar, and the score is composed by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara. The film was a big box-office success when released in the last week of January.

Read our review of Pathaan. Pathaan was also featured in the Top 5 new Indian movies and TV series to watch this week in UAE.

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Reggie

Platform: Prime Video | Release date: 24/03/2023 | Genre: Documentary | Language: English | Rating: TBA

Revealing a very intimate account of his personal life and professional career, the Prime Video series Reggie looks at the colourful legacy of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, five-time World Series Champion and activist Reggie Jackson.

Often dubbed one of baseball’s most influential superstars in sports history, Reggie looks at his career when race relations in the United States were experiencing a dramatic shift. This includes the early days of his career in Birmingham during the civil rights movement, his time at Oakland during the rise of the Black Panther Party, and finally, moving to New York City and becoming one of the highest-paid baseball players.

The documentary will see Jackson sit with other baseball legends like Julius “Dr J” Erving, Hank Aaron and  Derek Jeter, who will discuss their careers and how they will impact the sport’s future.

Reggie is directed by Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Alexandria Stapleton.

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Bakaasuran

Platform: Prime Video | Release Date: 24/03/2023 | Genre: Family / Social drama | Language: Tamil | Rating: UA 

Bakasuran is about exploiting young school and college-going girls via online racketeers. It stars Selvaragavan, Natty, Radhav Ravi, Tarakshi Thenappan, and Devadarshini, among others. The director of Bakasuran, Mohan G, is known to handle controversial subjects centred on caste issues in Tamil Nadu.  The film had an average outing during its theatrical run.

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Hunter

Platform: Prime Video | Release Date: 24/03/2023 | Genre: Action adventure | Language: Hindi | Rating: N/A

Hunter is an action story about ACP Vikram, who juggles his past and future while trying to find a missing woman in the dark alleys of Mumbai. The series stars Suniel Shetty, Esha Deol, Rahul Dev, Smita Jayakar, Barkha Bisht and Karanvir Sharma, among others. The eight-part series is packed with slick action sequences and is directed by Prince Dhiman and Alok Batra.

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Dom

A Rio de Janeiro-based police officer named Victor has dedicated his life to fighting the increasing drug problem in his city. As he continues to clear the streets of drugs, his son Pedro has also become a problem for him. What started as recreational drug use for Pedro soon made him one of the gang leaders in the city. Between Victor’s love for his city and his son, he must soon face a life-or-death decision.

Season 2 streams on March 17 on Amazon Prime Video in the Middle East 

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Swarm

Created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, this horror series examines how obsession can bring out the worst in people. It centres on a young woman named Dre, who idolises a fictional pop star with a fanbase called “The Swarm”. Becoming more than just a die-hard fan, Dre becomes increasingly obsessed with the pop star, and she resorts to violent behaviour to please her idol.

Streams March 17 on Amazon Prime Video in the Middle East 

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Class of ‘07

Emily Browning stars in this comedy about survival and all the dramas that come with it. A group of women attend a ten-year high school reunion and are soon caught in a disaster that sees them getting stuck on a hill after a freak tidal wave rushes through their city. More than just trying to survive the supposed end of the world, they must also all learn how to stay alive and live with each other.

Streams March 17 on Amazon Prime Video in the Middle East 

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Christopher (Malayalam)

The Malayalam crime thriller starring Mammootty was released in the theatres recently. Directed by Unnikrishnan B, the plot revolves around a vigilante cop who doesn’t always follow the book. The film also features Amala Paul, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sneha, Vinay Rai and Shine Tom Chacko, among others.

The Malayalam movie Christopher streams on Amazon Prime Video.

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Dada (Tamil)

The story is a feel-good emotional one about a single parent. Two final-year college students become parents accidentally. Situations separate them, with one of them being forced to raise the baby. The struggles and battles that follow are told in a fun and sentimental way.

Directed by Ganesh K Babu, the film stars Kavin, Aparna Das and the veteran Bhagyaraj, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, VTV Ganesh, Pradeep Antony and Harish K, among others.

The Tamil film Dada streams on Amazon Prime Video.

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Daisy Jones & The Six (English)

Based on the best-selling book, this miniseries follows a rock band in LA in the 1970s and looks at their rise to fame and subsequent split during the height of their success.

Daisy Jones & The Six is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Adrishyam (Malayalam)

Adrishyam had its theatrical run last year, so it means it has taken its time to reach the OTT. The film is a bilingual release – it is Adrishyam in Malayalam and Yuki in Tamil. Directed by Zac Harriss, the film is a thriller and stars Narain, Joju George, Sharafudheen, Anandi Athmiya Rajan, Pratap Pothen, John Vijay, Munish Kant, Sinil Sainudeen, Vinodini, Anjali Rao and Bindu Sanjeev. The Tamil version stars Kathir and Natty.

The Malayalam film Adrishyam is now streaming on Amazon Prime video.

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The Consultant (English)

An app-based gaming company named CompWare hires a new consultant in the form of Regus Patoff, to improve their business. But as soon as he starts, the employees soon experience challenges that put their lives at risk.

The Consultant is now streaming on Amazon Prime video.

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Thankam (Malayalam)

Coming close on the heels of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Gold, Thankam, which also means gold, has Biju Menon and Vineeth Srinivasan in the leads. The latter is fresh after the success of Mukundan UnniAssociates. Aparna Balamurali and Girish Kulkarni are also in the cast.

Directed by Saheed Arafath, Thankam is a murder thriller set in the backdrop of the gold business in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. National award winner Syam Pushkaran has scripted the film. Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran have jointly produced the movie. It is a gripping movie that is worth your watch.

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Varisu (Tamil)

Varisu provides a typical mass entertainer that involves family sentiments, boardroom battles and some hardy action and dance sequences. Vijay is paired with Rashmika Mandanna in this film, which is helmed by Tollywood director Vamshi Paidipally. The film has a huge star cast and that includes Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shaam, Yogi Babu, Sarathkumar, and Khusbhu. The film is bankrolled by Dil Raju, and Thaman is the music director of the film. The Ranjithame song is a mass hit.

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Carnival Row – Season 2 (English)

A human and a fairy rekindle their affair while trying to survive a Victorian fantasy world. When a string of murders starts happening around them, they soon discover a monster lurking within a highly intolerant society.

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Elaveezhapoonchira (Malayalam)

This is a crime thriller film that follows two police officers as they investigate the mystery surrounding a woman’s body parts that have been left all across from a small wireless police station on a hilltop. Directed by Shahi Kabir, the film stars Soubin Shahir, Sudhi Koppa, and Jude Anthany Joseph in lead roles. 

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Somebody I Used to Know (English)

A workaholic TV producer named Ally remembers the good times she shared with her ex Sean. When she returns to her hometown, she is told that Sean is marrying the woman she has always dreamed of becoming.

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Farzi (Hindi)

Farzi is a crime thriller from the creators of the well-acclaimed franchise The Family Man. Produced by duo Raj & DK, the series marks the digital debut of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi. The series also stars Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, Amol Palekar, Regina Cassandra, and newcomer Bhuvan Arora in pivotal roles. Spanning eight episodes, Farzi is a fast-paced, edgy crime thriller with some humour. It is stitched around an adroit underdog street artist’s pursuit to con the system that favors the rich.

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Hunt (Tamil)

A cop loses his memory in an accident. Till then he was investigating his friend and another cop’s  murder case.  He now works on the case without revealing his memory loss to anyone in the department. The film’s premise is not entirely new. But it is nevertheless interesting. Hunt is the remake of 2013 Prithviraj-starrer Malayalam movie Mumbai Police. The film stars Sudheer Babu, Srikanth Meka, Bharath Niwas, and is directed by Mahesh Surapaneni.

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Harlem (English)

This series focuses on four best friends – Camille, Tye, Quinn, and Angie as they traverse their lives and deal with their relationships and careers.

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Ennalum Nteliya (Malayalam)

Ennalum Entaliya or Ennalum Nteliya is a comedy based on mistaken understanding and about the romance between a couple from opposite religions. The film’s story is set in Dubai, and the treatment of the story is light-hearted. Bash Mohammed of Luka Chuppi-fame has directed the film. Suraj Venjaramoodu heads the cast. Along with Suraj, the cast also includes Lena, Gayathri Arun, Meera Nandan and Siddique in prominent roles.

Shotgun Wedding (English)

The family of Darcy and Tom, along with the entire wedding party, are on their way to the final destination of their wedding. However, their celebration is abruptly halted when the group is taken hostage. With their families in danger, Darcy and Tom must work together to save them and ensure their survival.

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The Legend of Vox Machina – Season 2 (English)

In this Amazon Original Series, a group of low-ranking adventurers embark on a mission to rescue their realm from the clutches of malevolent magical forces. Along the way, they face off against undead giants, battle a wicked necromancer, and confront a formidable curse.

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Cinema Marte Dum Tak (Hindi)

Cinema Marte Dum Tak is a reality docu-series that follows four performers of the 90s – J Neelam, Vinod Talwar, Dilip Gulati and Kishan Shah who don the director’s hat again to relive the magic and fandom of the pulp movies. The docu-series takes audiences behind the scenes as the four come back for their swan songs, to make a film using similar budgets and themes from 30 years ago.  The 6-episode series is backed by Vice Studios Production, created by filmmaker Vasan Bala, and co-directed by Disha Rindani , Xulfee and Kulish Kant Thakur.

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Hunters (English)

A group of Nazi hunters discovers the existence of high-ranking Nazi officials residing in 1977 New York City, with plans to create a Fourth Reich – and they’re the only ones who can stop them.

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The Test (English)

This docuseries looks at the Australian Men’s Cricket Team and showcases a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s best cricket teams fell from grace and how they managed to get it all back.

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Phone Bhoot (Hindi)

It is the story of two best buddies who aim to become the greatest ghostbusters. But they come to a crossroads with a friendly ghost who gives them a business idea. When the ghost discloses her ulterior motives, everything goes haywire. The film features Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and  Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. The horror-comedy drama has plenty of laughs, especially self-deprecatory ones. Mirzapur-fame director Gurmmeet Singh helms this film.

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