Wondering what to watch next? From The Kardashians to Gen V, here are 20 new TV shows and movies worth adding to your weekend watchlist.
Looking for some binge-worthy TV shows and movies to get behind this weekend? From a Wes Anderson short film to the latest season of The Kardashians, there are a lot of new releases to choose from this week. Here’s a roundup of the best TV shows and movies out on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, and other major streaming platforms. Interested in seeing what’s playing at the movies? Scroll till the end to see what’s new in cinemas.
What’s New on OTT
#1 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel, this classic Wes Anderson short film brings to life the Roald Dahl short story about a wealthy man who masters the art of meditation to build his fortune while gambling. Watch this film for its fascinating storytelling, immaculate aesthetics, and stellar cast.
Where to watch: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is currently streaming on Netflix.
#2 Choona
A group of misfits join forces to exact revenge on a corrupt politician in this Netflix comedy. Starring Jimmy Shergill and Monika Pawar, this heist comedy series is the perfect binge for those looking to kick back and blow off some steam this weekend.
Where to watch: Choona is currently streaming on Netflix.
#3 The Kardashians Season 4
The first episode of the latest season of The Kardashians just premiered in the US on Hulu last night. The new episode made its way to Disney+ Hotstar earlier today, and centers around the drama between Kourtney and Kim Kardashian. Titled, ‘You’re a Witch and I Hate You’ this episode deals with the rising tension between the two sisters.
Where to watch: The Kardashians Season 4 is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
#4 Gen V
After months of anticipation, Gen V, the latest spinoff to The Boys franchise has finally made its way to OTT. Combining teenage hormones and high-school drama with the high-energy antics of superheroes, this new show welcomes a new generation of supernatural beings.
Where to watch: Gen V is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
#5 King of Kotha
A period action drama chronicling the life of Kannan Bhai, a gangster running a big narcotics empire in the fictional city of Kotha. This Malayalam action film is led by a star-studded ensemble featuring the likes of Dulquer Salmaan, and Shabeer Kallarakkal. After having a wildly successful box-office run in August, this gangster crime-drama has finally made its way to OTT.
Where to watch: King of Kotha is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
What’s everyone watching on Netflix right now
#6 Sex Education Season 4
The fourth and final season of the hit British teen-drama Sex Education recently dropped on Netflix, and has been topping the charts ever since. Between the new school, new characters, and all the other big changes, the new season of Sex Education has a lot of new things to look forward to. Need to quickly brush up your memory before watching the latest season, check out our Sex Education Season 4 recap to get all caught up.
#7 Jaane Jaan
Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vijay Varma, and Jaideep Akhawat, this gritty crime thriller follows a single mother who finds herself trapped in the middle of a bloody murder. Based on the Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X, this Sujoy Ghosh thriller marks Kareena’s big OTT debut.
#8 Bhola Shankar (Hindi)
A loving brother leaves his cushy job as a taxi driver behind to exact revenge on a group of thugs that harassed his sister in this South Indian action-drama. Now available in Hindi, this south blockbuster can be enjoyed by viewers across the nation.
What’s everyone watching on Amazon Prime Video right now
#9 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani
What do you get when two star crossed lovers decide to join forces? An epic clash between two filthy rich families, and their polar opposite ideals and upbringing. Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt alongside a star studded ensemble featuring Dharmendra, Shabana Azami, and Jaya Bachchan, this Karan Johar drama is an honestly humorous take on what happens when a matriarchal family crosses paths with a patriarchal one. After enjoying a blockbuster run at the cinemas, and being dubbed as the K3G of its generation, this true family entertainer has finally made its way to OTT.
#10 Hostel Daze Season 4
Hostel life is fun, but sadly it cannot last forever. Season 4 of Hostel Daze bids a nostalgic farewell to this coming of age college drama about a group of aloof friends navigating the transitional phase of college life. Join Ankit, Akanksha, and the gang as they enter their placement year, and prepare to leave their college life behind for a job in the real world.
#11 Kumari Srimathi
In the midst of the ‘Made In India’ entrepreneurial revolution comes Kumari Srimathi, a Telugu comedy-drama about a Kumari Srimathi, a woman from rural India fighting her way up the ladder to break village stereotypes and headfast her business from the ground-up. Starring Nitya Menon, this web-series makes for a fun and motivating watch.
What’s everyone watching on Disney+ Hotstar right now
#12 Tumse Na Ho Payega
Written by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra, and Varun Agarwal, this relatable comedy-drama is about a 20 something man who has a rude awakening after being fired from his monotonous 9-5 job. The film stars Ishwak Singh as Gaurav, a frustrated computer engineer who starts a food delivery business after losing his job. This comedy-drama is based on Varun Agarwals book titled, How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company.
#13 Assembled: Making of Secret Invasion
Enjoyed watching Nick Fury’s enticing thriller Secret Invasion? Get behind the scenes with the cast and crew and see what went behind putting together this supernatural thriller. The latest addition to Marvel Studios: Assembled series, this documentary gives Marvel fans an inside look into the making of a Marvel show.
#14 L-Pop
This Spanish drama follows Andrea, a dental student and die hard K-Pop fan, takes a leap and puts together a dance group to participate in a Korean dance contest where she stands a chance to win an all expense paid trip to Korea. Watch this lighthearted Spanish series to see how Andrea juggles between school, her job, and her passion to become a K-Pop artist all at once.
What’s new in cinemas this week
#15 The Vaccine War
Touted as India’s first bio-science film, The Vaccine War, pays respect to the dedicated team of scientists and medical professionals that worked tirelessly to produce India’s first ever vaccine that put an end to the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic.
#16 Saw X
The sick and sadistic John Kramer is back to his creatively cruel ways to bring justice to the countless sick people that fall prey to the lies of hospital scammers.
#17 Fukrey 3
Bholi, Panditji, and the Fukras are back, and this time they’re stepping up the game by gearing up for a political campaign. Head to the theaters to catch up with their hilarious misadventures if you're in the mood for a fall off your chair comedy.
#18 The Creator
Catch John David Washington and Gemma Chan in this dystopian thriller about humans vs AI. Set in a future where everything is controlled by AI, this thriller unfolds the events of a war that takes place when a group of humans take on the challenge to hunt down the Creator, the main entity behind creating advanced AI.
#19 Chandramukhi 2
The sequel to the 2005 film Chandramukhi, Chandramukhi 2, is a Tamil language horror-comedy film about a wealthy family who find themselves in trouble after contacting the dead and accidentally reawakening the spirit of Chandramukhi, a revenge hungry dancer.
#20 Iraivan
Drawing inspiration from Por Thozil and Psycho, Iraivan, is a Tamil psychological thriller about two cops that risk their personal lives, and the safety of their loved ones to hunt down a vicious serial killer. This edge of your seat action-adventure promises a lot of scares and surprises for its audience.
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