June 20, 2025 - Bollywood actor Radhika Apte's new film, Sister Midnight, is creating a buzz on OTT platforms! This dark comedy received praise at the Cannes Film Festival and is now available to watch for free on the Tubi platform. According to a report by News18, the film's unique story and Radhika's brilliant performance are winning hearts.

Story of Sister Midnight

Sister Midnight (2024) is a dark comedy in which Apte plays Uma, a newly married woman. After her arranged marriage, Uma moves in with her husband Gopal (played by Ashok Pathak) in a small room in Mumbai. She soon feels lonely, burdened by household chores and financial struggles.

As time passes, Uma starts doing strange and wild things at night. These moments are both scary and funny. The film challenges social rules and raises questions about women's freedom. Radhika’s performance is a perfect blend of comedy, emotion and sarcasm.

The film is directed by Karan Kandhari, his debut feature film and made in his unique style.

Film's Journey at International Festivals

Sister Midnight had its world premiere on May 19, 2024 in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival. According to News18, the film’s bold storytelling and unique style has received praise across the globe. It was nominated for the Golden Camera Award. The film was also nominated for Outstanding Debut at the 78th BAFTA Awards and received four nominations at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). It won Best Picture (Next Wave Award) at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, USA.

Faced Censorship in India

The film was released in Indian theatres on June 16, 2025, but the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked for some scenes to be removed. A nude scene of Radhika (at 1 hour 11 minutes) was cut, after which the film was given an 'A' certificate. According to News18, the scene did not meet Indian guidelines. However, the version available on Tubi is uncensored, where viewers can watch the full story.

Where and How to Watch Sister Midnight?

Sister Midnight can be seen on Tubi, a rising OTT platform in India, without any subscription. According to News18, the film is available in both Hindi and English. In the UK, it has been released as video-on-demand (VOD) on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Google Play. Some reports suggest it might also come to Amazon Prime Video soon, though this is not officially confirmed yet.