A long weekend is what we all look forward to after a hectic five days of work and hustle, don't we? As January 26 approaches, we have a long and entertaining weekend alongside the 75th Republic Day celebrations. From Animal and Sam Bahadur premieres on OTT platforms to the theatrical releases of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter, this weekend is filled with entertainment. Check out the list here for the best movies and web series on streaming platforms and theatres this weekend. (Image: Shutterstock)
Animal (Netflix) | Following a grand theatrical release on December 1, 2023, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action-drama, Animal, is all set to premiere on Netflix this Republic Day. As per Sacnilk’s report, Animal has minted over ₹900 crore globally. The film revolves around a father-son relationship, while it is packed with action scenes as well. The film features an ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri in major roles. (Image: YouTube)
Fighter (Theatre) | Fighter, which hit the theatres on Thursday, January 25, features Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor among others. The film revolves around the top IAF aviators who come together to answer Pakistan in the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama attack. (Image: X)
Sam Bahadur (Zee5) | Sam Bahadur, which is based on the real-life story of the most decorated Indian Army officer Sam Manekshaw, is all set for streaming on Zee5 on Friday, January 26. Meghna Gulzar helmed Sam Bahadur was released in theatres on December 1, 2023. The film featured Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Neeraj Kabi in major roles. (Image: Vicky Kaushal/Instagram)
Karmma Calling (Disney Plus Hotstar) | Karmma Calling, an adaptation of the American series Revenge, is a tale of retribution set in the backdrop of a glamourous and treacherous world of an Alibaug society. The series is scheduled to start streaming on the Disney Plus Hotstar on Friday, January 26. The series narrating deceit and betrayal features Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth, and Varun Sood in major roles. (Image: YouTube)
Wonka (Amazon Prime Video) | Wonka is a musical fantasy that travels through the origins of the world’s most famous chocolatier, Willy Wonka, the character from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The film made its theatrical release on December 8, 2023. Following the same, the film was released on the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on January 22. It features Timothée Chalamet, Gustave Die, and Murray McArthur in major roles (Image: X)