'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and other OTT releases this weekend
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We are here with yet another exciting new weekend watchlist for you all to binge-watch from the comfort of your homes. While the theaters are buzzing with the release of one of the most-anticipated Bollywood movies of the year, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Fighter, the OTT platforms have brought to you the much-awaited adaptation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Grab your popcorn buckets!
#1
'Baby Bandito' (Netflix- January 31)
Inspired by the largest-ever theft that occurred in Chile in 2014, Baby Bandito follows Kevin as his life takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for the affluent young woman named Genesis. The passionate skater plans to steal a comprehensive blueprint from the Butchers, a deadly group of gangsters, to obtain millions of dollars that would help his ladylove.
#2
'Alexander: The Making of a God' (Netflix- January 31)
Using modern accounts and fact-based archaeology, much of which is based on ongoing excavations conducted by Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander: The Making of a God showcases the historical icon's conquests from a new perspective. The six-part docu-series "explores the extraordinary path of the young, exiled man determined to find his place in the world following his father's assassination."
#3
'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (Amazon Prime Video- February 2)
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine play the titular characters in the spy comedy television series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, one of the most-awaited series of 2024. Created by Francesca Sloane and Glover, the show centers on John and Jane Smith, who are recruited by a secret organization and given an arranged marriage, a life of luxury, travel, and espionage.
#4
'Saindhav' (Amazon Prime Video- February 2)
Written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the Telugu movie Saindhav stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Arya, Shraddha Srinath, Ruhani Sharma, Andrea Jeremiah, and Baby Sara. Released in theaters on January 13, the film follows the protagonist, with a past who needs to come into contact with the underworld before time runs out, in order to save his daughter from a medical emergency.
#5
'One Ranger' (Lionsgate Play- February 2)
One Ranger is a thriller and an explosion of sheer entertainment and suspense that blurs the lines between Texas grit and British sophistication. Recruited by British intelligence, the charismatic Texas Ranger (Josh Holloway) finds himself thrust into the heart of a pulse-pounding mission. He teams up with a brilliant MI6 agent (Gemma Arterton). It also stars Dean Jagger, Dominique Tipper, and Jess Liaudin.