It's me, your fellow binge-watcher. How have you been? The weekend is finally here, and you know what that means - it's time to Netflix and chill, Hulu and hang, or whatever your preferred streaming platform and chillax! But with the endless sea of options out there, how do you choose the perfect binge-worthy show or movie that'll have you saying "OMG" all weekend long? Don't fret, I've got your back. Get ready to level up your binge game with our must-watch recommendations for this weekend!
So, what's on your weekend binge-watch list?
Khufiya
Starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles, Vishal Bharadwaj’s Khufiya is a thrilling action crime movie. With RAW as the theme, Tabu plays the character of Krishna Mehra (lead investigating officer). Watch more to find out how the story unfolds.
As the ICC Men’s World Cup begins, Kutty Stories is a six-episode series on the YouTube channel of Ravichandran Aswhin, where he goes down memory lane of India at the World Cup with the voice of Cricket, Harsha Bhogale.
Where to Watch? Youtube
Genre- Cricket, Podcast
Totally Killer
Totally Killer is a blend of comedy, time travel, horror, and whodunit. It's about a girl who goes back in time to stop a masked killer, joining forces with her teenage mother in the process, and it's just as entertaining as that sounds.
Where to Watch?- Prime Video
Genre- comedy, time travel, horror, and whodunit
Mumbai Diaries Season 2.
After the thrilling season 1 based on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Nikkhil Advani’s Mumbai Diaries is back with its second season. The second is based on the 2005 Mumbai flooding, which is set at a government hospital, and highlights the difficulties that medical professionals and other first responders encounter when attempting to rescue the lives of those in the city who are drowning as a result of the severe rain.
Where to Watch- Prime Video
Genre- Drama, Thriller
OMG 2.
Starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, OMG 2 is the most anticipated release on OTT this week. This satirical social comedy-drama is a sequel to the well-liked 2012 film OMG - Oh My God! OMG 2 addresses the the value of comprehensive education in the classroom as well as the need to confront the superstitions and blind faith that still pervade modern life.
Where to Watch?- Netflix
Genre- Comedy and Drama
Haunted Mansion
Justin Simien’s supernatural horror comedy movie theatrical film adaptation of Walt Disney is a haunted house in a theme park. The film explores the story of a single mother called Gabbie who learns that her recently purchased mansion is haunted, she employs a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to assist in exorcising the demons.
Written and directed by Mahesh Babu Pachigolla, and starring Anushka Shetty and Naveen Polishetty, Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty is a rom-com drama. Anvitha (Anushka) independent, feminist chef living in London, who travels to India for personal reasons. She meets Siddhu Polishetty (Naveen), who works as a stand-up comedian. They come to an arrangement, but Siddhu starts to feel something for Anvitha that she doesn't return. What will occur next? Watch the movie to learn more about their arrangement.
Where to Watch?- Netflix
Genre-Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
That’s it for this time guys. Hope you like it, if not there's always sports and books. It's been a good year for sports. The athletes have killed it in the Asian Games. India’s World Cup campaign starts tomorrow. Let's hope the boys get it home.
Remember, no binge-watching session is complete without snacks and good company, so text your squad, stock up on popcorn, and press play. Enjoy the weekend and happy streaming!
Amruta Pachpore has completed her Masters in English Literature after graduating with BA Hons English. She has studied and interested in poetry, health & lifestyle.