Article 370 to Civil War, what to watch in theatres and on OTT this weekend
Summary
The third weekend of April is full of entertainment with top films and shows dropping on OTT platforms.
It’s the weekend again, and that means another exciting line-up of films and shows ready to release on OTT platforms and in theatres near you. While films like LSD 2: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha 2, Civil War and Do Aur Do Pyaar will hit the cinemas, Article 370, Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout and Chief Detective 1958 will start streaming on OTT platforms.
Let us look at the top OTT and theatrical releases of this week:
Top OTT releases:
Article 370 | Jio Cinema | April 19
After a good theatrical run, Article 370 will make its digital debut this week. Inspired by real events in Jammu And Kashmir prior to and after the abrogation of Article 370, the film received a mised response from critics but performed well at the ticket window. The Yami Gautam-starrer also had Sukhita Aiyar, Sandeep Chatterjee and Mohan Agashe in important roles.
Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver | Netflix | April 19
The much-awaited action sci-fi, Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver, is set to release this week on Netflix. It’s a squeal to Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, which was released last year. The film revolves around the epic sage of Kora and other warriors who lost their own homeland against the Motherworld. The second part is set to feature Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam and Cleopatra Coleman in lead roles.
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout | ZEE5 | April 16
The crime thriller has already created a buzz among the fans after its release on the OTT platform ZEE5. The story revolves around an investigation of a mass killing that killed a minister’s assistant. Manoj Bajpayee alongside Prachi Desai and Shruti Bapna can be seen acting in the film.
Chief Detective 1958 | Netflix | April 19
The South Korean web series is set to be released on the OTT platform Netflix this week. Starring Lee Jehoon, Seo Eun-su and Lee Dong-hwi, the story revolves around the life of young detective Park Young-Han.
Top Theatrical releases:
Love Sex aur Dhokha 2 | April 19
Starring Urfi Javed, Anu Malik and Swastika Mukherjee the film, Love Sex aur Dhokha 2 is all set to hit the theatres this week. The film speaks about the complexities and issues people face in modern relationships. Various such problems are explored in the movie through interconnected stories of love, friendship, and identity.
Civil War | April 19
Directed by Alex Garland the film is all set to hit the Indian theaters on April 19. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman and Jefferson White, the film revolves around the story of a journalist who tries to enter Washington D.C before the city is taken over by the rebels in a war-torn United States.
Do Aur Do Pyaar | April 19
The Shirsha Guha Thakurta directorial stars Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi in the lead roles and will hit the silver screen on Friday. The story speaks about a couple Kavya and Anirudh who are in their late 30s. Bored from the marriage, the couple gets involved in affairs. The story evolves as the couple goes to attend a funeral where they understand their mistakes and decide to make their marriage work.
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