5 Must-Watch OTT Releases: Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, One Piece to Friday Night Plan - Shows & Movies that must be on your watchlist this weekend

Like every week, we are here once again to save your time from scrolling your OTT platforms to search for that perfect show or film that must be on your watch list. If you are looking to spend a cozy weekend at your home but want some entertainment as well, check out our list of best 5 movies and shows that will be perfect for your weekend binge-watch session. 

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story (SonyLIV)

The most recent installment in Hansal Mehta's Scam franchise revisits the 2003 stamp paper counterfeiting incident worth 30,000 crores, which was masterminded by Abdul Karim Telgi, played by Gagan Dev Riar. It is a spiritual successor series to Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. He was in charge of selecting representatives to sell counterfeit stamp papers to large consumers including banks, insurance corporations, and stock brokerage houses. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story is based on Telgi: Ek Reporter ki Diary, Sanjay Singh’s book.

Also read: Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story review: Gagan Dev Riar brings life to the SonyLIV series

Friday Night Plan (Netflix)

In the comedy-drama 'Friday Night Plan' two brothers decide to go to a late-night party while their mother is away on a business trip. The high school brothers prepare for an eventful night that ends up being monumental for them in ways they never could have imagined as they deal with police difficulties, relationship issues, and race to get home before their mother arrives. Babil Khan, Amrith Jayan, and Juhi Chawla play the key roles in the movie. 

One Piece (Netflix)

The show is based on the well-known manga by Eiichiro Oda, which Toei Animation also successfully turned into an animated series. It chronicles the exploits of Monkey D. Luffy (Iaki Godoy) and his band of pirates as they go on adventures in search of the famous Golden Rodger 'One Piece' treasure that will elevate Luffy to the rank of the greatest pirate captain ever.

Choose Love (Netflix)

Choose Love, labelled the first interactive romantic comedy, tells the story of Cami Conway, who worries that her relationship with her lover, Paul, is lacking something. Before the couple gets hitched, Cami wonders if Paul is really the one. When she meets Rex Galier, a British rock star, and Jack Menna, her first love, reappears in her life, her predicament is made worse. 

Freelancer (Disney Plus Hotstar)

The Freelancer is based on the 2017 book A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat and centers on mercenary-turned-ex-cop Avinash Kamath, who undertakes a perilous rescue operation. Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, and Kashmira Pardeshi play the lead roles in the television series. Neeraj Pandey is the creator and writer of the show.

Also read: The Freelancer season 1 review: Mohit Raina and Anupam Kher's deadly extraction mission is gripping and edgy