With the year coming to an end, the ones who do not have any plans outdoors need not be worried about how to spend the time. A host of new movies and web series are there to help you pass your time. With the last weekend of the year knocking on the door, here's a look at the top 6 movies and OTT releases of the week that you cannot afford to miss.
12th Fail (Disney+ Hotstar) - December 29 | Based on a real-life incident, the story revolves around a guy from Chambal who aspires to crack UPSC, despite challenges. The movie, making its OTT debut on Disney+ Hotstar on Dec 29, is produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. After enjoying massive success, both commercially and critically, it needs to be seen how the OTT audience responds to the Vikrant Massey-starrer. (Image: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Instagram)
Keedaa Cola (AHA) - December 29 | National Award-winning director Tharun Bhascker presents Keedaa Cola, a Telugu crime-comedy-drama set for its OTT release this week. The storyline follows a group of friends aiming to make quick money without putting in much effort. Their breakthrough comes when they discover a cockroach in a cola bottle and decide to sue the company. However, their path is obstructed by the company's CEO, posing a challenge that adds intrigue to this entertaining narrative. (Image: Raghu Ram/Instagram)
Berlin (Netflix) - December 29 | From the world of the Spanish hit series Money Heist comes a prequel spin-off titled Berlin. This highly anticipated release delves into the backstory of the Professor's brother, Andrés de Fonollosa, also known as Berlin (played by Pedro Alonso). Set before the events of Money Heist, the series showcases Berlin in his early days as he assembles a group of skilled thieves for what promises to be the heist of a lifetime. With plans to steal 44 million euros worth of jewellery in a single night in Paris, the suspense builds around whether Berlin can successfully execute this ambitious plan. (Image: Netflix/Instagram)
Kaatera (In Theatres) - December 29 | Transporting audiences to the rustic landscape of the 1970s, this Kannada film, starring Darshan and directed by Tharun Sudhir, unfolds the challenges faced by farmers that intricately shape their lives. Already receiving a strong response, Kaatera explores the struggles and triumphs of its characters against a backdrop rich in emotion and social context.
Three of Us (Netflix) - December 29 | Another eagerly awaited OTT release this week is the critically acclaimed film Three of Us, directed and co-written by Avinash Arun. The film features Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Swanand Kirkire. The story revolves around a middle-aged woman diagnosed with dementia, determined to revisit her life as a child and reminisce before her condition worsens. On this emotional journey, she is accompanied by her husband and, when they encounter her childhood love, the narrative takes an unexpected turn, adding depth to the exploration of memory and relationships. (Image: Shefali Shah Instagram)
Shastry Virudh Shastry (Netflix) - December 29 | Shastry Virudh Shastry is a poignant family drama featuring Neena Kulkarni, Shiv Pandit, Paresh Rawal, Mimi Chakraborty, and young talent Kabir Pahwa. The emotional tale revolves around 7-year-old Yaman, caught in a custody battle between grandparents and parents working abroad. The film explores the heart-wrenching decision of who Yaman will ultimately stay with—his caring grandparents or his birth parents. (Image: Netflix/Instagram)