Since it’s Film Friday, check out this week’s top 5 OTT picks for your weekend binge, including the adaptation of Andaleeb Wajid’s novel Asmara’s Summer, the action-packed Briganti, and the intriguing City Hunter. We have a perfect blend of movies and TV shows to satisfy all your entertainment needs.
1. Briganti
This action-packed story takes you to southern Italy in the 1800s. Filomena, a peasant done dirty by her rich husband, steals a treasure map and vanishes into the outlaw-filled forests. Seeking the legendary Red Shirts’ Gold, she stumbles into the clutches of a notorious bandit gang. But fate throws her a curveball – a mysterious bounty hunter named Sparviero. Will they find the gold, or get lost in a dangerous game of love, rebellion, and hidden riches? Briganti reveals all.
Streaming on Netflix
2. City Hunter
City Hunter is a Japanese movie based on a popular comic. It’s about Ryo Saeba, a super skilled hitman who works in Tokyo’s bright district, Shinjuku. The story gets interesting when Kaori Makimura shows up. Her brother died, and she teams up with Ryo to find out what happened. They take on dangerous jobs from a secret message board, diving deeper and deeper into Tokyo’s hidden secrets.
Streaming on Netflix
3. Dil Dosti Dilemma
This show, inspired by the novel “Asmara’s Summer” by Andaleeb Wajid, tells the story of Asmara, a lively young woman from Bangalore. When she gets in trouble, she’s shipped off to live with her grandparents in their down-to-earth neighbourhood. At first, Asmara hates it. To keep up appearances with her friends, she even pretends to be in Canada. But guess what? This unexpected trip turns into a cool adventure of self-discovery.
Streaming on Prime Video
4. Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
A four-part docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight provides an intimate exploration into the potentially concluding chapter of the legendary rock band Bon Jovi, led by Jon Bon Jovi. The documentary follows Bon Jovi for four whole decades. It shows how they went from a little New Jersey band to superstars around the world. They had amazing highs and some tough times too. You’ll even see never-before-seen videos and hear about the problems they faced, like when Jon hurt his voice so bad he almost couldn’t sing anymore.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
5. Laapataa Ladies
Laapataa Ladies or Lost Ladies is a Hindi- language comedy-drama set in rural India in 2001. A guy mistakenly brings home the wrong bride after losing his veiled wife on a busy train. Now, he’s on a mission to find his real wife, while the stranded wife tries to figure out what’s going on. But here’s the twist: the new bride he brought home might not be all she seems! The mix-up leads to a bunch of funny and touching moments, sparking a wild journey of self-discovery for both women as they navigate through life and womanhood.
Streaming on Netflix
