What to watch this weekend: Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae to Lakshya and Raghav Juyal starrer Kill

What to watch this weekend: Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae to Lakshya and Raghav Juyal starrer Kill

As a connoisseur of all things cinematic, I must say that this weekend‘s lineup is nothing short of a veritable feast for cinephiles like myself! From high-octane action to heartwarming drama, there’s something for every taste.


Movie creators continue to captivate viewers by offering an abundance of engaging content, whether it’s in traditional cinemas or digital streaming platforms. With so many options available, movie enthusiasts are indeed fortunate for the diverse choices they have. As the weekend approaches and you find yourself contemplating what film to watch, take comfort—help is readily accessible

Here’s a list of some of the movies and shows that can be watched this weekend.

1. Kill

  • Release Date: September 6, 2024 on OTT
  • Star Cast: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi
  • Director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt
  • Genre: Action/Thriller
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

2024 sees me counting down the days till July 5th, when “Kill,” a masterpiece directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, graces our silver screens. This production powerhouse is brought to us by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain under Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment. Amidst the anticipation for Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, Kill swiftly made its presence felt, garnering a whirlwind of praise on social media and from critics alike. I can hardly wait!

The narrative unfolds around an intense train ride, during which Lakshya’s character, Amrit Rathod (an NSG commando), confronts a ruthless gang of thieves headed by Fani, played by Raghav Juyal. As the story progresses, tension escalates when Amrit’s beloved Tulika, brought to life by Tanya Maniktala, falls into the hands of the hijackers. With its riveting action scenes and Lakshya’s compelling acting, “Kill” has made a significant impact in contemporary cinema

2. Call Me Bae

  • Release Date: September 6, 2024
  • Star Cast: Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood
  • Director: Colin D’Cunha
  • Genre: Comedy/Drama
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Titled “Call Me Bae,” this upcoming series consists of eight episodes and is written primarily by Ishita Moitra, with further contributions from Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair. Slated for release on September 6, the show boasts a talented cast collectively. Karan Johar serves as the executive producer through his production company, Dharmatic Entertainment

In the show, Ananya Panday portrays Bella, who seems to hail from a lavish background at first. But as events unfold, she’s forced to abandon her comfortable lifestyle and face the harsh realities of everyday life. She discovers that true resilience involves much more than just wealth or privilege

3. Tanaav Season 2

  • Release Date: September 6, 2024 
  • Star Cast: Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Gaurav Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Satydadeep Misra, Arslan Goni, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Kabir Bedi, Sahiba Bali, Ekta Kaul, Soni Razdan, Sukhmani Sadana, Danish Husain
  • Director: Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas
  • Genre: Action/Thriller
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Sony LIV

Looking forward to it! The long-awaited second season of Tanaav is preparing for its premiere on SonyLIV. This fresh installment in the Hindi version of Fauda finds Manav Vij reprising his role as Kabir Farooqui. In this new chapter, Gaurav Arora joins the cast as Al-Damishq, a powerful new adversary who seeks to sow discord in Kashmir

The narrative progresses as Kabir and the Special Task Group (STG) confront a fresh threat, orchestrated by Al-Damishq. While his schemes stir chaos, Kabir’s task is to preserve peace and safeguard the area. Produced by Applause Entertainment and helmed by Sudhir Mishra and E. Niwas, Season 2 of Tanaav intends to carry forward the exciting saga initiated in the first season, which was previously streamed on SonyLIV

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2024-09-04 18:15