When it comes to your weekend binge list, this week’s OTT releases offer a rich tapestry of shows and films. From Gullak season 4 to the Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and the highly anticipated Richard Linklater release Hit Man, there is a lot to choose from. (Also read: Crew, Laapataa Ladies: Why some women-led films work at the box office, while some have to wait for Netflix)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, hits Netflix on June 6. The action film has Akshay and Tiger in the role of Indian army officers who are on a mission to fight against India’s most dangerous enemy played by Prithviraj Sukumaran. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F and Manushi Chhillar in pivotal roles.
Also read: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff serve a formulaic action spectacle with abundant swag
Gullak Season 4
Gullak is based on the lives of the Mishra family, a typical middle-class Indian family in a small north Indian town. The fourth season of the critically acclaimed series, created by Shreyansh Pandey and written by Vidit Tripathi, follows the members of the Mishra family as they face new challenges. The fourth season is out on SonyLiv on June 7.
Also read: Gullak 4 review: A beautiful and nostalgic return of Mishra family with hints of maturity
Maidaan
Maidaan, a biographical sports drama starring Ajay Devgn, is now available to stream on Prime Video. Ajay Devgn essays the role of Syed Abdul Rahim in the film helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh. The musical score is by AR Rahman.
Also read: Maidaan review: Ajay Devgn is the soul of this stunningly-shot sports drama with a heart
Hit Man
Glen Powell, who you might remember from Anyone But You, plays a fake hitman in Hit Man, a new comedy drama directed by Richard Linklater. Also starring Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, and Retta, the film around a well-mannered hitman who tries help a desperate woman who wants to flee her abusive husband. In this process, he starts to become one of his false personas and ends up falling for the woman as well. The film releases on Netflix on June 7.
Blackout
After the resounding success of 12th Fail, actor Vikrant Massey is back with his next release Blackout. Releasing on JioCinema this week, the Devang Bhavsar directorial revolves around a man (played by Massey) whose life changes overnight when he sees an accidental truck full of cash and gold. Next, he has to learns that it belongs to a mafia gang! The web of lies and deceit take on a hilarious, satirical journey.
