OTT New Releases: 9 New Movies & Shows You Can Watch Over Long Weekend

 

Big Screen Buzz: Must-Watch Movies and Shows This Weekend (under 1400 words)

Calling all movie buffs! Get ready for a fantastic weekend filled with engaging stories and stellar performances. We've curated a list of must-see movies and shows to keep you entertained, from action-packed thrillers to historical dramas.

For your big screen fix:

• Swantantra Veer Savarkar (Theatres): Randeep Hooda steps behind the camera for the first time to direct and star in this biopic about Indian revolutionary leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The film chronicles his life from the early 1900s to his death.
• Madgaon Express (Theatres): Three childhood friends embark on a fun trip to Goa, but their adventure takes a hilarious turn for the worse when they get entangled in a drug case. This comedy stars Divyenndu Sharma, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, and Nora Fatehi.

Streaming sensations on Disney+ Hotstar:

• Lootere: Director Hansal Mehta is back with another gripping drama based on the true story of an Indian ship hijacked by Somali pirates. The show features an impressive cast including Vivek Gomber, Deepak Tijori, Amruta Khanvilkar, and Rajat Kapoor.
• Anatomy of a Fall: This French legal drama follows a woman suspected of murdering her husband. With their blind son as the only witness, the story unfolds as she fights to prove her innocence.
• Abraham Ozler (Hindi): Veteran cop Abhraham Ozler races against time to catch a serial killer in this Malayalam crime thriller starring Jayaram and Mammootty.

Thrilling options on other platforms:

• Ae Watan Mere Watan (Amazon Prime Video): Sara Ali Khan takes on the lead role in this historical biopic about Usha Mehta, a young woman who started an underground radio station during India's fight for independence. Emraan Hashmi makes a special appearance as Indian activist Ram Manohar Lohia.
• Oppenheimer (JioCinema): Christopher Nolan directs this biographical drama about theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer, who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy portrays Oppenheimer, alongside a star-studded cast including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr.
• Fighter (Netflix): Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone finally make their OTT debut in this action-packed film about a daring rescue mission led by a courageous soldier.

This list offers a variety of genres to suit all tastes. So, grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready to be entertained!