Weekend Watchlist: New Movies and Shows Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and More

If you are planning to relax this weekend, several new movies and web series have arrived on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and JioHotstar. From thrillers and dramas to romantic stories, here are new titles you can watch.

1. Young Sherlock – Prime Video

Release date - 4 March

Directed by Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is based on the book series by Andrew Lane. The series follows 19-year-old Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin. While studying at Oxford University, his normal life changes when he gets involved in a murder investigation that leads him to uncover a major conspiracy.

2. Vladimir – Netflix

Release date - 5 March

This drama is based on the novel by Julia May Jonas. It stars Rachel Weisz as an English professor whose husband, played by John Slattery, is accused of sexual misconduct. As her marriage begins to fall apart, she becomes obsessed with a new colleague, Vladimir, played by Leo Woodall.

3. Subedaar – Prime Video

Release date - 5 March

Directed by Suresh Triveni. In this film, Anil Kapoor plays Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier trying to adjust to normal life. While trying to repair his relationship with his daughter, he is forced to use his military skills again to fight criminals in his community.

4. Boyfriend on Demand – Netflix

Release date - 6 March

This romantic Korean drama stars Jisoo and Seo In-guk. The story follows a tired webtoon producer who joins a virtual reality dating app to escape her lonely life. But things become complicated when her digital relationship begins affecting her real life.

5. Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate – SonyLIV

Release date - 6 March

This Gujarati film tells the story of Lalji 'Laalo' Parmar, a poor rickshaw driver searching for quick money. His life changes after a strange experience at a remote farmhouse, where visions of Lord Krishna help him face his struggles and recover.

6. DTF St. Louis – JioHotstar

Release date - 2 March

Created by Steve Conrad, this dark comedy crime thriller stars Linda Cardellini, David Harbour and Jason Bateman as two coworkers dealing with midlife crises. Their lives spiral out of control after a hookup app leads to a shocking death and a complicated investigation involving betrayal and secrets.

7. Hello Bachhon – Netflix

Release date - 6 March

Created by Abhishek Yadav, this inspirational drama is based on the life of Alakh Pandey, founder of Physics Wallah. The film shows his journey as a physics teacher who works hard to make affordable education available to students across India through online learning.

8. Jab Khuli Kitaab – ZEE5

Release date - 6 March

Directed by Saurabh Shukla, this emotional film stars Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia. It follows a couple married for over 50 years whose relationship is shaken by an old secret. As they consider divorce, they must confront their past and decide whether to save their marriage.

9. War Machine – Netflix

Release date - 6 March

Directed by Patrick Hughes, this sci-fi thriller stars Alan Ritchson as a combat engineer who must protect young recruits when a powerful alien mechanoid attacks during their military training exercise.

10. Gandhi Talks – ZEE5

Release date - 6 March

The silent film Gandhi Talks is directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar and features a strong ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Arvind Swamy in lead roles. The film is special because it is presented as a silent movie. 

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