5 Must-Watch OTT Releases: The Hunt for Veerappan, Dhoomam to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Movies & shows that must be on your watchlist this weekend

As always we are here with the hand-picked list of this week's top OTT releases. The top shows and films on the list include The Hunt for Veerappan, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and more. So no more scrolling on the lazy Sundays and just pick one or all of these and make the most of the last day of the week. 

The Hunt for Veerappan on Netflix:

Spend this Sunday investigating the enigmatic life of Veerappan, one of India's most notorious outlaws and feared poacher. Veerappan was the only person who was able to conquer much of South India's jungles. He was only slain by a special task squad after a long manhunt that lasted 20 years. He was often referred to as India's Robin Hood. On August 4, the biographical film about the poacher was made available on Netflix. 

Why you should watch it: If you enjoy politics, history, and true crime stories, you should watch this series.

Dhoomam on Amazon Prime Video:

Dhoomam, directed and written by Pawan Kumar, is yet another adventure action drama film from the K.G.F. and Kantara makers. Along with Vineeth, Achyuth Kumar, Dharmanna Kadur, and others, Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew, and Aparna Balamurali are the stars of this Malayalam-language film. The marketing director of a big cigarette company, played by Fahadh Faasil, is unhappy in his current position and wants to leave, but doing so isn't simple. He encounters a number of difficult situations that heighten the tension and drama of this suspenseful thriller movie.

Why you should watch it: If you enjoy suspenseful dramas, you should see this movie. The outstanding performance by Fahadh Faasil is the cherry on the cake.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on Disney Plus Hotstar:

The third installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Will Poulter, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Linda Cardellini, Nathan Fillion, Sylvester Stallone. The group must face the High Evolutionary this time and safeguard the universe while battling for survival, failing to do so could be the end of the Guardians.

Why you should watch it: If you enjoy sci-fi films, Marvel movies, or great soundtracks, you should not miss this movie.

Heartstopper Season 2 on Netflix:

Season 2 of the coming-of-age romantic comedy Heartstopper, which is directed by Euros Lyn and stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor, should definitely be on your list. The synopsis of the film reveals that Nick, Charlie, and the gang return as they travel through the next chapter of life, love, and friendship.

Why you should watch it: If you like teen dramas, romantic comedy-dramas, or LGBTQ+ representation, you should watch this series.

Pareshan on SonyLIV:

The comedy Pareshan, written and directed by Kobbari Matta film director Rupak Ronaldson. Thiruveer, Pavani Karanam, Bunny Abhiran, Sai Prasanna, Arjun Krishna, Buddera Khan, Ravi, and Raju Bedigala all make notable appearances in this Telugu film. The movie explores the issues that can emerge between friends, family, and romantic partners against the setting of Singareni and Coalaries. On June 2, the movie was released in theatres and on August 4, it started streaming on SonyLIV. 

Why you should watch it: This film is the perfect treat for you today, on Friendship Day. Watch it for its heartwarming story with your friends or family.