Here’s what’s in store for your weekend entertainment: a diverse array of releases spanning comedy, drama, thrillers, sports, fantasy, and more. Check out the lineup and prepare for a weekend of viewing pleasure!
This weekend promises an exciting array of new movie and series releases. From the comedy-drama of Neena Gupta and Jitendra Kumar’s “Panchayat Season 3” to the historical drama of Randeep Hooda’s “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” there’s something for everyone hitting the screens.
1. Panchayat 3
- Release Date: May 28
- Star Cast: Neena Gupta, Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav
- Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
- Genre: Drama
- Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
After graduating from college and eager to secure employment, urbanite Abhishek Tripathi relocates to the quaint rural village of Phulera to assume the role of village council secretary. However, the idyllic countryside lifestyle he envisions drastically contrasts with the challenging reality he encounters.
2. Swantantrya Veer Savarkar
- Release Date: May 28
- Star Cast: Ankita Lokhande, Randeep Hooda, Apinderdeep Singh, Mark Bennington, Richard Bhakti Klein, Russell Geoffrey Banks, David Michael Harrison, Ed Robinson, Hella Stichlmair
- Director: Randeep Hooda, Mahesh Manjrekar
- Genre: Drama, Biography
- Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5
“Savarkar: Veer of Independence” premiered in theaters in October 2023 and is currently available for streaming on the mentioned OTT platform. The film chronicles the remarkable life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Renowned for his exceptional academic prowess, Savarkar exhibited early signs of a reformist mindset.
His groundbreaking ideas, particularly those concerning Abhinav Bharat, garnered attention, prompting him to journey to Great Britain to study law. During this time, he authored a significant book on India’s 1857 revolt. Savarkar swiftly rose to prominence as a potent revolutionary figure among Indians worldwide, consequently becoming a prime target for the British authorities.
3. Savi
- Release Date: May 31
- Star Cast: Anil Kapoor, Harshvardhan Rane, Divya Khossla Kumar
- Director: Abhinay Deo
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Theaters
In the teaser for “Savi,” Divya’s character boldly announces her plan to escape from a heavily fortified prison in London, referring to it as an impregnable fortress. Helmed by director Abhinay Deo, the film features Anil Kapoor, Divya Khosla, and Harshvardhan Rane in pivotal roles.