5 Popular new releases that need to be part of your upcoming weekend binge
Weekend’s are for day dreaming and alternate realities. All you really need is a cozy spot and a good movie or show to unwind and reset. To save you the trouble and time, here’s a list of the top 5 newly launched movies & shows, that must be on your binge list for this weekend:
- Rocketry – The Nambi Effect on Voot Select
Helmed by R. Madhavan, this film is based on the life of one of India’s pioneering rocket scientists Nambi Narayanan. This biography chronicles his achievements, passion for the country’s space mission, his unmatched dedication and the accusation that eventually became the biggest personal and professional setback of his life.
This Hindi original not only marks R. Madhavan’s directorial debut but also the OTT debut of Bollywood’s Badshaah – Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo.
- 777 Charlie on Voot Select
Directed by Kiranraj K, this movie follows the story of Dharma, portrayed by actor Rakshit Shetty, who is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie enters his life and gives it a new perspective. If you’re a dog lover, then this one is an absolute no-brainer.
- Masaba Masaba S2 on Netflix
Real life mom-daughter duo Neena and Masaba Gupta return to portray their own selves for a second round of adventures, trying to be braver and more courageous than before. Many digital creators and OTT actors are part of the show’s star cast this season.
- Good luck Jerry on Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Sidharth Sengupta, the film follows the tale of a lower-middle-class girl who finds herself stuck in the world of drug dealers and gangsters. Janhvi Kapoor plays the titular role in this dark comedy film, while Deepak Dobriyal portrays her love interest. The film also features Sushant Singh and Saurabh Sachdeva essaying the antagonist roles.
- Rangbaaz: Darr ki Rajneeti S3 on Zee 5
The third installment of the crime drama is back with a bang this week on Zee5. The new season stars Vineet Kumar Singh and Aakanksha Singh, and revolves around the story of a gangster-turned-politician from Bihar. Rumor has it that the character of Vineet Kumar Singh is based on the late strongman-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, who was the MP from Siwan.
