Weekend OTT Watchlist: What to Stream & Skip

It’s weekend time again, and while we switch off work mode, it’s time to catch up on some good OTT content. This week is relatively quiet, but there are still action-packed thrillers and heartwarming films to enjoy at home.

Here are the top picks for your day off, including a few titles that may not be must-watch but still offer decent viewing. Check out the curated list across languages and platforms below.

Must Watch

Mahavatar Narasimha
Platform: Netflix | Language: Hindi | Type: Movie (Fantasy)
Why Watch: Follows the story of Hiranyakashyap’s killing with stunning fantasy sequences.

Good

28 Years Later
Platform: Netflix | Language: English | Type: Movie (Horror)
Why Watch: Twenty-eight years after a rage virus escapes a biological weapons lab, chaos ensues.

Article 370
Platform: Zee5 | Language: Hindi | Type: Movie (Crime)
Why Watch: An action-packed political drama about the takedown of terrorism in Kashmir through Article 370.

Hebbuli Cut
Platform: Prime Video | Language: Kannada | Type: Movie (Comedy)
Why Watch: A tender reflection on social injustice with humour and heart.

Sinners
Platform: JioHotstar | Language: English | Type: Movie (Horror)
Why Watch: Twin brothers return home to confront their past and unresolved fears.

Elio
Platform: JioHotstar | Language: English | Type: Movie (Animation)
Why Watch: Eleven-year-old Elio finds himself transported to an unexpected adventure.

Satisfactory

Mobius
Platform: Netflix | Language: Mandarin | Type: TV Show (Crime)
Why Watch: A brilliant detective with a perfect record faces his toughest case yet.

Gen V Season 2
Platform: Prime Video | Language: English | Type: TV Show (Drama)
Why Watch: Explores the lives of students at America’s only college for superheroes.

Top Gun: The Next Generation
Platform: JioHotstar | Language: English | Type: Movie (Documentary)
Why Watch: Follows a class of Navy and Marine Corps cadets through training.

Passable

Jhamkudi
Platform: Shemaroo Me | Language: Gujarati | Type: Movie (Comedy)
Why Watch: During Gujarat’s Navratri, the village of Raniwada faces dark troubles.

Phullwanti
Platform: Zee5 | Language: Marathi | Type: Movie (Drama)
Why Watch: A prestigious court dancer confronts societal expectations and holistic views.

The Trial Season 2
Platform: JioHotstar | Language: Hindi | Type: TV Show (Crime)
Why Watch: A housewife takes full responsibility for her family in challenging circumstances.

The Bads of Bollywood
Platform: Netflix | Language: Hindi | Type: TV Show (Drama)
Why Watch: Offers a glimpse into the glamorous lives of Bollywood stars.

You Are Desire
Platform: MX Player | Language: Mandarin | Type: TV Show (Drama)
Why Watch: Lin Yu Jing moves to a new city with her father after her parents’ divorce.

Poor

Soothravakyam
Platform: Manorama Max | Language: Malayalam | Type: Movie (Drama)
Why Watch: Sub-Inspector Christo Xavier investigates the case of a missing student.

This Time Next Year
Platform: Prime Video | Language: English | Type: Movie (Romance)
Why Watch: Two friends reunite after 30 years, exploring romance and nostalgia.

Skip

Web
Platform: Prime Video | Language: Tamil | Type: Movie (Thriller)
Why Watch: Three friends party and get high together, leading to unexpected events.

ID: The Fake
Platform: Manorama Max | Language: Malayalam | Type: TV Show (Action)
Why Watch: A high-stakes action thriller with deception and intrigue.