PEAKLIFE

Everyone needs the weekend off after a tireless week of work. This is your call to sit back, relax, and binge-watch the latest releases that OTT platforms have to offer. Whether you’re a thriller movie buff or a hopeless romantic, we’ve got you covered.

1. The Night Manager Part II

Translated into Hindi from the English novel written by John le Carre, the series’ story follows a man who goes undercover to overthrow the empire of an arms dealer. This high-octane thriller, starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala, has returned with a second part and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats with its riveting drama.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

2. Lakadbaggha

Arjun Bakshi is a martial arts teacher who has a great love for animals. He becomes curious when dogs start vanishing from the streets of Kolkata. In this fantasy-crime film, the lead actor uncovers an illegal animal trade cell run by a dangerous kingpin who deals with exotic animals. Upon investigating the case, he discovers a rare species of the Indian Striped Hyena—Lakadbaggha.

Platform: Zee5

3. Lust Stories 2

This film is a sequel to the 2018 Emmy nominated film, Lust Stories. The directors aim to explore sex, desire, and love through a number of short stories. The various stories explore differing themes. The short directed by Konkana Sen Sharma, starring Tillotama Shome and Amruta Subhash in lead roles, is a must-watch.

Platform: Netflix

4. Hijack

This thriller TV-series tells the story of a seven-hour plane journey from Dubai to London, which turns into a nightmare when the flight gets hijacked. The main character, Sam (played by Idris Elba), tries his best to execute a risky plan that allows communication with the authorities on the ground in order to save the passengers on board.

Platform: Apple TV+

5. Sergeant

The film is about a sergeant, played by Randeep Hooda, who suffers from depression after a traumatic encounter that caused him to lose a limb on duty. He meets Monica, who motivates him to gain confidence and reclaim his life by solving an important case.

Platform: Jio Cinema

6. Afwaah

The film introduces us to Nivedita, played by Bhumi Pednekar, a corrupt and violent politician’s wife (Sumeet Vyas), who decides to elope after observing her husband’s evil antics during Hindu-Muslim riots. She is protected by an advertising professional, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and together they get caught up in a viral social media scandal that upends their lives.

Platform: Netflix

7. Celebrity

In this South Korean TV show, we meet Seo A-ri, a nobody who climbs up the influencer ladder and becomes the next big thing on the internet. She realises that along with the fame and money comes a dark side of the industry that is filled with lies, drugs, and much more.

Platform: Netflix