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Netflix to Remove These Two Samantha, Taapsee Films Soon

Netflix to Remove These Two Samantha, Taapsee Films Soon

Netflix says it is going to remove these two Samantha Taapsee films soon, like, pretty soon. If you are a Netflix subscriber then you basically have a limited time to watch Oh Baby and Game Over because both are set to leave the streaming platform shortly. And both were released in 2019, just about a month apart, so they pulled in attention right away, mainly for their women centric storylines and confident performances.

Netflix to Remove These Two Films Soon

Oh Baby was more of a fun fantasy comedy drama situation , while Game Over leaned into something darker, a psychological thriller that really keeps the viewer locked in.

First one to go, Game Over

Taapsee Pannu’s Game Over will be the earlier title to exit. The film is scheduled to leave Netflix on August 12, 2026. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, the movie centers around a video game designer who suddenly lands in a mysterious and risky situation, after a traumatic incident. People appreciated how Taapsee handled the role, plus the overall gripping narrative.

Oh Baby leaves too, in September

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Oh Baby will also be removed soon. Its exit date is September 2, 2026. Nandini Reddy directed it and the plot goes like this: an elderly woman somehow gets a chance to relive her younger years, in a rather strange way. The fantasy comedy drama, was generally praised for its emotional storytelling, humour, and of course Samantha’s performance.

Dubbed versions are leaving, as well

And it is not just the original language versions. The dubbed versions of both films will also vanish from Netflix once the current licensing period ends. As of now, it is not clear whether Netflix will renew the streaming rights for these titles in the future. So fans who were planning to watch Oh Baby or Game Over, should really try to stream them before they disappear.

Overall, both films still stand out as strong examples of female driven cinema in South India, with solid characters and engaging plots. Their removal from Netflix also points to how OTT libraries work these days, where titles keep coming and going based on licensing agreements and the kind of deals that get signed.

Meghana Tatiparthi