Five Latest OTT Films To Binge-Watch On Independence Day Weekend

Independence Day weekend films: Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year. Unfortunately, we cannot step out to visit crowded tourist spots to celebrate the day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there's a lot we can do from within the comfort of our homes. As we enter the 74th year of our country's freedom, we can all try and free ourselves from the stress that has been a constant part of our lives for the past one and half year. Being a movie lover, I would choose to lie on my bed and binge watch some of the latest releases to unwind and recharge.

With many films opting for an OTT release during the pandemic, we have a series of options to choose from this weekend. Interestingly, the digital space is not limited only to mainstream cinema but spreads across regions, languages and genres. It feels good to see actors and directors exploring and experimenting fresh ideas and unfamiliar story lines. I have already kept my list ready. What about you?

5 films to add to your Independence Day weekend watch list

1. Shershaah

Of course, an Independence Day weekend watch list would remain incomplete without Shershaah. Based on the life of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra, the movie released on Amazon Prime on Aug 12. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, the movie is a tribute to the captain's indomitable courage.

2. Bhuj: The Pride of India

Showcasing the glory of Indian unity, Sonakshi Sinha, Nora Fatehi, and Ajay Devgn starrer Bhuj: The Pride Of India will be recreating the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film revovles around destruction of an IAF airstrip at Bhuj by Pakistan. Subsequently, hundreds of local women from Gujarat, help reconstruct the airbase in the film, under the guidance of IAF squadron leader Vijay Karnik( Devgn). The movie is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on Aug 13.

3. Netrikann

Directed by Milind Rau, this Tamil thriller is set in Chennai with Nayanthara in the lead. It follows the story of a blind woman becoming witness to a crime. With a serial killer on the loose, the woman gradually has to look for him herself. It will be releasing on Aug 13 on Disney+ Hotstar.

4. Kuruthi

Featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Matthew and Srindaa in the lead, Kuruthi is a revenge thriller that offers a complex commentary on religion, extremism, hatred and benevolence. Sukumaran plays a negative character in the film, who is out to extract revenge, no matter what the cost. The film has been directed by Manu Warrier and produced by Sukumaran's wife Supriya Menon. Kuruthi premiered on Prime Video, on August 11.

5. Spin

If breezy teenage drama are your cup of tea, then you should catch India-American film Spin featuring Avantika Vandanapu, Abhay Deol and Meera Syal. The film is about a teen girl, being raised by a single father, rediscovering her love for music after her paths cross with a DJ. Spin will be available for streaming to Indian viewers from August 15 on Disney+Hotstar.