Kala to Army of The Dead: What to watch this weekend

The only silver lining to our confinement indoors is that each weekend brings a fresh wave of excitement over what to watch. OTT platforms are outdoing themselves by consistently releasing movies and shows that span across genres and feature inventive plotlines in the pandemic in order to keep their users entertained and hooked onto the content of their choice. But if making the selection of what to watch does not come naturally to you, we are here to help.

Here is a list of what you can stream this weekend:

Solos is an anthology series starring Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Constance Wu, Anthony Mackie and Morgan Freeman in an episode each. Though the tales of the characters these actors play are different, they are connected by the element of human connection.

This zombie heist film by Zack Snyder is for everyone who has missed The Walking Dead. The plot follows a group of mercenaries pulling off a heist in a zombie-ridden Las Vegas. This film stars Dave Bautista, Huma Qureshi, and Ella Purnell.

This romcom stars Nithiin and Keerthy Suresh who fall in love as friends. Over time, their love blooms into an adult relationship with its own quirks and makes for a wonderful family-friendly entertainer.

This action packed Malayalam thriller movie stars Tovino Thomas and Suresh Moor. The plot follows how after the death of a beloved dog, violence is unleashed over a conflicted estate in Kerala.

Tamannaah’s November Story is a crime-thriller web series which features a classic murder mystery at the centre of its plot. However, it is the daughter of the man found at the site of the murder who must save her father’s life.

This Kaashvie Nair directorial is the tale of Amreek (Arjun Kapoor) who has returned to his hometown for his grandmother in order to fulfill her biggest wish. An emotional film starring Rakul Preet Singh and Neena Gupta in lead roles, Sardar Ka Grandson is sure to make you laugh too.

Naveen Kasturia plays the role of Rajni in Runaway Lugaai. Set in Bihar, this show revolves around Rajni’s new bride who has absconded. When the rest of the characters find out, hilarity ensues.

Pratik Gandhi’s Kadak Meethi is the heartwarming tale of a mother-daughter duo who has been living apart due to the latter being away for college. The show follows their conversations that showcase the beautiful relationship of a mother and daughter.

What happens when a cross connection on the telephone connects you with someone from the past? Play Back is a family thriller that revolves around a man from 2019 and a woman from 1993 who fall in love over a conversation on the phone. The events that transpire when they realise they belong to different generations make up the rest of the story.

This Malayalam comedy drama film has Siddique as a veteran actor who has put his best years behind him. However, he tries to make a comeback but is considered to be a performer of the yesteryear. The film follows his attempts to win a National Award and establish himself as a star once again with Kunchacko Boban’s character Krishnanunni helping him.