In the pandemic-ridden world, where lockdown and curfews have become usual weekend scenes binge-watching web series and movies releasing on OTT platforms seem like a smart option. But, after a hectic week full of zoom meetings and PowerPoint presentations, we understand that finding the right fit from the plethora of brilliant content feels like a task. Well, if that’s all, we have got that part sorted by compiling a list of web shows and movies that you can binge-watch this weekend.

Grahan

Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, Grahan is a crime thriller based on the riots 1984 that took place after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination. The story revolves around IPS officer Amrita Singh who was given charge to head the SIT created for the anti-Sikh riots investigations. In the course, the woman comes across a man, who was the prime violator only to find out that the accused was her father. Directed by Ranjan Chandel, Grahan is a humanist tale that one must watch.

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Ray

Jam-packed with a brilliant cast consisting of Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal among many others, Ray is an anthology film inspired by the works of legendary writer-director Satyajit Ray. The series is available to watch on Netflix.

Skater Girl

The film presents the life of a village girl in Rajasthan who fins her passion in skateboarding but her journey seems to be rife with several challenges. Set in a patriarchal and backward society, the girl has to fight long-prevailing gender norms and poverty to take part in a national tournament. The movie unfolds bitter truth of cast disparity in so-called modern-day India but most of all it beautifully captures the power of female solidarity. You can watch this brilliant movie on Netflix

Loki Episode 3

The series needs no introduction as there already a lot of buzz around it on social media. For all the Marvel fans out there, Loki is a must and for those who have yet not discovered the marvelous world of Marvel Cinema, the series can be a good start. In the latest episode of Marvel’s Loki, the two Loki variants team up to save themselves from an apocalyptic event, and along the way, they learn something new about each other.

Sunflower

Sunflower is a crime thriller comedy that premiered on ZEE5 on June 11. Starring promising actors like Sunil Grover, Ranvir Shorey, Girish Kulkarni etc. The series os based on a murder mystery based in a housing society by the name of Sunflower in Mumbai.