Get ready to binge-watch your favourite shows and movies on OTT platforms- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and Disney+ Hotstar among others.
Searching for movies and shows to watch this week? Here is a guide to the top films and web series released on OTT platforms this week. From Shark Tank India: Season 2 to Amitabh Bachchan starrer Uunchai, we provide you with what is available for your entertainment this week.
Top 5 Movies/Web Series To Watch On Weekend
Below is a list of the movies and web series releasing this weekend.
1. Shark Tank India: Season 2
Release: January 2
Platform: SonyLIV
After the tremendous success of season one, the business reality show Shark Tank India returns with new episodes. The show features veteran entrepreneurs Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh and Aman Gupta. Meanwhile, Amit Jain, CEO of CarDekho Group has joined the team this season.
2. Phone Bhoot
Release: January 2
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The much-awaited horror-comedy Phone Bhoot follows the story of two ghostbusters played by Ishaan Khattar and Siddhant Chaturvedi. However, their life takes a turning point when they meet a special ghost, Katrina Kaif, who wishes to become a partner in their new venture. The film also features Jackie Shroff and Sheeba Chaddha in pivotal roles.
3. Taaza Khabar
Release: January 6
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Set in South Mumbai, the gritty comedy-drama Taaza Khabar features YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam. The story follows the life of a shauchalaya worker, Vasya, who is poverty-stricken and lives a terrible life. However, his world turns upside down as a simple dua from good deeds gives him superpowers.
The web series also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, JD Chakravarthy, Deven Bhojani, Shilpa Shukla,Prathmesh Parab and Nitya Mathur.
4. Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld
Release: January 6
Platform: Netflix
Helmed by Francis Longhurst and Raaghav Dar, Mumbai Mafia: Police Vs Underworld is a documentary crime-drama that follows a mafia who shook Mumbai city in the 1990s. The show depicts how the gang of encounter cops freed the city from the hands of mafia.
5. Uunchai
Release: January 6
Platform: Zee5
Sooraj Barjatya’s latest family entertainer Uunchai follows the story of three old-aged friends who decide to go on a mountain trek in order to honour their friend’s last wish who dies recently. The film has an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Sarika, Neena Gupta, Parineeti Chopra and Danny Denzongpa.
Enjoy the weekend binge-watching your favourite shows and films on various OTT platforms.