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Searching for movies and shows to watch this weekend? Here is a guide to the top films and web series releasing this week. From Naseeruddin Shah’s historic drama Taj: Divided by Blood to Manoj Bajpayee starrer Gulmohar, we provide you with what is available for your entertainment this week.

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It’s time to upgrade your binge list with the fresh OTT and theatrical releases of the week. Get ready to grab a tub of popcorn and witness the greatest shows of this weekend.

Top 5 Movies & Shows To Binge-Watch On Weekend

Here is a list of the movies and web series releasing in the first week of March.

1. Taj: Divided by Blood

Platform: Zee5

Release: March 3

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Rahul Bose

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The 16th-century narrative revolves around Akbar and the battle between his three sons- Salim, Murad and Daniyal for the throne. The period drama also depicts Salim and Anarkali’s love story. The web series is a blend of elements including politics, poetic beauty, betrayal, deceit, and bloodshed.

2. The Mandalorian: Season 3

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release: March 1

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Lateef Crowder, Katee Sackhoff

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The journey of the Mandalorian through Star Wars continues as Din Djarin and Grogu reunite. Both will cross paths with old allies as they continue the journey. Meanwhile, some enemies are waiting to take revenge from them.

3. Meeting You

Platform: MX Player

Release: March 1

Cast: Lee Jung-shin, Seo Ji-hoon, Kim Min-Seok

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The Chinese drama follows two strangers from opposite worlds. While one is the richest of all, the other lives a mediocre life. Yet when the duo encounters each other, their lives turn upside down as they develop feeling for each other. The show features Lee Jung-shin, Seo Ji-hoon, Kim Min-Seok, and Min Do-hee in key roles.

4. Alone

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release: March 3

Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier

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The mysterious thriller starring Malayalam star Mohanlal revolves around the story of Kalidas who gets stuck alone in an apartment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The film was released on 26th January in theatres. Meanwhile, it will have an OTT release on March 3, 2023.

5. Gulmohar

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Release: March 3

Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Sharmila Tagore, Amol Palekar, Simran

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Featuring an ensemble star cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Sharmila Tagore, Kaveri Seth and Amol Palekar, among others, the upcoming web series Gulmohar is a narrative about a tangled family preparing to relocate to a new home in a new city. As they decide to celebrate Holi together before shifting, some hidden truths spill out.

Enjoy the weekend binge-watching your favourite shows and films on various OTT platforms.

By Ocean Rana

Research Scholar/ Content Writer; Assistant Professor at SAGE University, Indore

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