It’s time to upgrade your binge list with the week’s fresh OTT and theatrical releases. Get ready to grab a tub of popcorn and witness the greatest shows of this weekend.
Searching for movies and shows to watch this weekend? Here is a guide to the top films and web series releasing this week. From Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi’s starrer Selfiee to Thalapathy Vijay’s action thriller Varisu, we provide you with what is available for your entertainment this week.
Top 5 Movies & Shows To Binge-Watch On Weekend
Here is a list of the movies and web series releasing in the last week of February.
1. Selfiee
Platform: Theatre
Release: February 24
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Diana Penty, Nushrratt Bharuccha
A remake of the 2019 famed Malayalam film Driving License, Akshay Kumar starrer Selfiee follows the story of a Bollywood superstar Vijay Kumar who meets an RTO officer to renew his driving license. However, certain misunderstandings lead to a war of words between the duo which escalates into a feud played out in front of the nation.
Helmed by Raj Mehta, the multi-starrer features Emraan Hashmi, Diana Penty, and Nushrratt Bharuccha in key roles.
2. Rabia and Olivia
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release: February 24
Cast: Sheeba Chaddha and Nayab Khan
The story follows the journey of a Muslim woman who enters Canada illegally and applies for refugee status. Meanwhile, a nine-year-old girl Olivia enters the picture when she moves in with her father after her mother’s death. When Rabia fills in the position of Olivia’s carer, a bond of love and kindness is shared between the duo.
While the plot of the film combines the elements of western and eastern cultures, it depicts a beautiful bond that hits the right chord for the audience.
3. The Strays
Platform: Netflix
Release: February 22
Cast: Ashley Madekwe, Bukky Bakray, Jorden Myrie, Justin Salinger, Michael Warburton
The suburban horror peeks into the secretive lives of the wealthy and high-society people. The story follows the journey of an upper-middle-class woman who carefully manicured a life of luxury. However, things fall apart when two mysterious strangers show up in her town.
4. Call Me Chihiro
Platform: Netflix
Release: February 23
Cast: Kasumi Arimura, Hana Toyoshima, Tetta Shimada, Mitsuru Hirata
The Netflix drama depicts the journey of a former sex worker who works in a bento shop. As she decides to live a respectable life ahead, certain obstacles come her way to remind her of the hell she has escaped from. Call Me Chihiro exhibits the struggles of the protagonist to live a respectable life ahead.
5. Varisu
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release: February 23
Cast: Vijay Thalapathy, Rashmika Mandanna, Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Srikanth
The high-octane action drama Varisu features South superstar Vijay Thalapathy in the lead role. While a business magnet puts his own sons against each other to choose the well-deserved successor of his empire, the third son played by Vijay is out of the facade. Later, when the father decides to make Vijay the successor of his wealth, the other two sons conspire with an enemy to acquire the wealth of the family.
Enjoy the weekend binge-watching your favourite shows and films on various OTT platforms.