'Guns & Gulaabs,' 'Taali': Must-watch OTT releases for this weekend
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As Sunny Deol's Gadar 2: The Katha Continues and Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 continue reigning at the box office, OTT platforms have also brought some very exciting content for you this week. From Sushmita Sen's much-talked-about series Taali to one of the most-awaited action series, Rajkummar Rao and Dulquer Salmaan's Guns & Gulaabs, you can't afford to miss any of it.
#1
'Taali: Bajaungi Nahi, Bajwaungi' (Jio Cinema- August 15)
The biographical drama series Taali: Bajaungi Nahi, Bajwaungi stars Sen in the lead portraying the role of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. Based in Mumbai, the series showcases the key moments in the life of Sawant and her struggles. While netizens spoke about the lack of representation from the LGBTQ+ community in the role, they couldn't stop praising Sen for her performance following its release.
#2
'Depp v Heard' (Netflix- August 16)
Depp v Heard is a docuseries that examines the infamous defamation case involving actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard that became the world's first trial discussed/analyzed on TikTok. The series shows both testimonies side-by-side for the first time while exploring the global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society, as claimed by the streaming giant.
#3
'Guns & Gulaabs' (Netflix- August 18)
The Hindi black comedy crime thriller series Guns & Gulaabs stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, and Gulshan Devaiah, among others. The series is a unique mixture of the nostalgic tales of the '90s with crime and humor, inspired by Misfits of the World. Not hard to guess, the title is inspired by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
#4
'AP Dhillon: First of a Kind' (Amazon Prime- August 18)
The docuseries AP Dhillon: First of a Kind explores the life of Amritpal Singh Dhillon, better known internationally as AP Dhillon, the self-made superstar. It sets off on a journey that follows his extraordinary career, starting from the charming village of Gurdaspur in Punjab to the stunning vistas of British Columbia, Canada with exclusive access, as per Amazon Prime Video.
#5
'The Monkey King' (Netflix- August 18)
The Monkey King is an animated action-packed family comedy film inspired by the legendary Ming Dynasty classic Journey to the West. It follows "a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey's greatest foe of all —his own ego!" as per the streaming giant's synopsis.