The weekend beckons, and what better way to shake off the weekday woes than with a cinematic dhamaka? Forget endless scrolling and dive into our ultimate guide to the best and latest movies to watch this weekend.
From edge-of-your-seat thrillers like Jailer that’ll keep you on the tip of your chair to heart-pounding romantic tales like Sita Ramam, we’ve got the perfect flick for every mood and every masti meter. So, grab your PJs, fluffiest pillows, and that extra-large bowl of popcorn – we’re about to embark on a cinematic yatra to worlds of laughter, thrills, and pure desi magic that you won’t forget!
Here’s a platter of the top 10 movie treats we’ve sizzled up for you:
RRR
2022 × Action, Drama, History × UA × 3h 2m
Rating: 8/10
Language: Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil
Director: S.S. Rajamouli
Cast: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt
Description: This is a fictional account of the journey of two renowned revolutionaries who left their homeland before fighting for their nation in 1920s.
Available on: Netflix, Zee5 and Disney+ Hotstar
Gadar 2
2023 × Action, Adventure, Drama × UA × 2h 50m
Rating: 8.1/10
Language: Hindi
Director: Anil Sharma
Cast: Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Simratt Kaur Randhawa
Description: The much-loved Indian family of Tara, Sakeena, and Jeete are back for Gadar 2, after 22 years since the first. In this epic set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Tara Singh musters all his might to save his loved ones and his nation.
Available on: Zee5
Sam Bahadur
2023 × Biography, Drama × UA × 2h 30m
Rating: 8.1/10
Language: Hindi
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Kalki Koechlin, Fatima Sana Shaikh
Description: The name Sam Bahadur is a memorial to the illustrious Indian Army General and first Field Marshal, Sam HFJ Manekshaw, MC. Throughout his life and career, he saw important moments, such as serving in WWII and then being Chief of Army Staff during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, which resulted in the establishment of Bangladesh. His career witnessed the development of India’s geographical frontiers. Witness the story of a no-nonsense Army Commander, affectionately called “Sam Bahadur” by the men he led, as this RSVP video delves into his remarkable military career and captivating personality.
Find more on https://cinemasti.in/blog/field-marshal-sam-bahadur/
Dunki
2023 × Comedy, Drama × UA × 2h 40m
Rating: 8.1/10
Language: Hindi
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover
Description: A trip to England is the pinnacle of achievement for four pals hailing from a small Punjabi town. The fact that they lack both the visa and the ticket is their main issue. Everything changes the moment a soldier steps off a train. He makes a military-style pledge to them: he will lead them to their ideal homeland. This is the story of a comical and touching adventure that takes place in the desert, on the sea, and, most importantly, in the hinterlands of their subconscious. Their bravery, intelligence, and the strain of their competing philosophies will be tested and defined on this voyage. Dunki is an epic tale about love that transcends all, boundaries, homesickness, and friendships.
Pathaan
2023 × Action, Thriller × UA × 2h 26m
Rating: 8.1/10
Language: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Director: Siddharth Anand
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
Description: A mercenary gang headed by the mysterious and merciless Jim (John Abraham), who possesses a dark past, plans to launch a massive assault on India, and Indian RAW agent “Pathaan” (Shah Rukh Khan) learns about it. In his struggle against Jim, Pathaan faces the impending end of the world as his one potential friend, agent Rubai (Deepika Padukone), betrays him multiple times.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video
Animal
2023 × Action, Crime, Drama × A × 3h 21m
Rating: 8.2/10
Language: Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil
Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri
Description: A son’s unfathomable love for his father is the protagonist of this narrative. As their connection starts to weaken, a series of astonishing occurrences take place, leading the son to experience a profound change driven by an insatiable need for revenge.
Jawan
2023 × Action, Thriller × UA × 2h 49m
Rating: 8.4/10
Language: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Director: Atlee
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone
Description: An intense action thriller detailing the tragic life of a man on a mission to right society’s wrongs.
Available on: Netflix
Jailer
2023 × Action, Drama, Thriller × UA × 2h 49m
Rating: 9/10
Language: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
Cast: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar
Description: Retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian now lives a normal life with his family. As soon as his son, a dedicated police officer, becomes involved with an idol smuggling case, trouble starts to follow him home. And it compels Muthuvel Pandian to return to the shadowy chapters of his history.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video
Sita Ramam
2022 × Romance, Action × U × 2h 43m
Rating: 9.2/10
Language: Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Director: Hanu Raghavapudi
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna
Description: A Pakistani student named Afreen burns an Indian man’s car. After Afreen refused to apologize, she was asked to return $1 million within one month. Enraged, Afreen returns to Pakistan to collect the funds owed to her from her grandpa. The late grandpa gives Afreen the mission of delivering a letter that Ram had written to Sita. En route to locating Ram, Afreen reveals more and more details of Sita and Ram’s tale. The value of love and humility is highlighted along the way.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
12th fail
2023 × Drama × U × 2h 27m
Rating: 9.4/10
Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Cast: Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar, Joshi Anantvijay, Anshuman Pushkar
Description: 12th Fail, adapted from the best-selling novel by Anurag Pathak of the same name, tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer from a small town in Chambal, who courageously decided to start over in school and take back control of his life at an institution where millions of students take the UPSC exam, the most difficult competitive exam in the world. Not only is it a story of one man’s journey, but it is also a tribute to all others who have dared to see setbacks as chances to restart.
Available on: Disney+ Hotstar
Find more on https://cinemasti.in/12th-fail-a-review-beyond-grades/
So there you have it! With so many great options to choose from, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Until next time, keep the popcorn popping, the dreams dreaming, and the cinema ka junoon burning bright. Let the cinematic jashn begin!
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Happy Watching!