For Netflix India’s top ten films list, the top-ranked title has been bagged by Abhishek Bachchan starrer social comedy-drama ‘Dasvi’. While on the second and the third spots on the list are the Kabir Khan’s critically acclaimed cricket-based film ‘83’ starring Ranveer Singh followed by Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar starrer comedy-drama ‘Badhaai Do’, respectively.
On the Netflix top ten TV shows front, this week’s top spot is held by the recently released revenge drama ‘Mai’ starring Sakshi Tanwar in the titular role. And the second and the third spots are bagged by the British anthology series ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ and the period drama series ‘Bridgerton’, respectively.
Here’s the full list of the top ten movies and TV shows on Netflix India this week:
TOP 10 MOVIES ON NETFLIX INDIA THIS WEEK
10. The Adam Project
‘The Adam Project’ follows the story of a 12-year-old father-less boy named Adam Reed (Walker Scobell) who finds an injured pilot (Ryan Reynolds), an older version of himself who has crash-landed in 2022 by time-traveling from the future. The two Adam Reeds team up to find their father (played by Mark Ruffalo) in the past, in order to save the future. The film also features Jennifer Garner and Zoe Saldana in important roles.
9. Sooryavanshi
Sooryavanshi is the fourth movie that belongs to Rohit Shetty’s cop universe film series comprising Singham and Simmba films. Sooryavanshi revolves around the titular cop DCP Veer Sooryavanshi (Akshay Kumar), who heads the Anti-Terrorism Squad, and his attempt to avert a terrorist attack in Mumbai. The film also features Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, and Jackie Shroff in important roles.
8. Etharkkum Thunindhavan
Written and directed by Pandiraj, ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ is an action thriller movie that revolves around the story of a High Court lawyer Kannabiran (played by Suriya). He is forced to go beyond the law after he loses a legal battle against a criminal mastermind Inba. Thereafter, the lawyer becomes the judge, jury, and executioner to deliver justice in his own way.
7. Etharkkum Thunindhavan (Hindi)
Written and directed by Pandiraj, ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ is an action thriller movie that revolves around the story of a High Court lawyer Kannabiran (played by Suriya). He is forced to go beyond the law after he loses a legal battle against a criminal mastermind Inba. Thereafter, the lawyer becomes the judge, jury, and executioner to deliver justice in his own way.
6. Night Drive
Helmed by Vysakh, the film’s plot follows a young couple Riya Roy (Anna Ben) and Georgy (Roshan Matthews). Riya is a popular news anchor while Georgy is a cab driver. On Riya’s birthday, they go out for a romantic night drive but get entangled in an accident case. On their trail is an upright cop and they soon cross paths with a corrupt and influential politician.
5. Ghostbusters: Afterlife
A sequel to the 1980s Ghostbuster movies and set 32 years after the events of the second film, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ revolves around how a single mother and her two children relocate to a wrecked house in a small town in Oklahoma. There, the kids learn about their connection with the Ghostbusters and about their grandfather’s secret.
4. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
The latest cinematic venture of the immensely popular Resident Evil film franchise is based on the first two games by Japanese gaming giant Capcom. Set in the year 1998, the movie narrates the origin story and revolves around the desperate attempt by a group of people to survive the night in Umbrella Corp’s erstwhile base town and now devasted lands of the infamous Raccoon City.
3. Badhaai Do
Helmed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, the comedy-drama film revolves around a policeman Shardul Thakur (Rajkummar Rao), and a physical education teacher Sumi Singh (Bhumi Pednekar), and their marriage of convenience to hide their sexual orientation. But things do not go as smoothly as they had expected.
2. 83
The film is about the Indian cricket team’s historic victory at the 1983 cricket world cup. Ranveer Singh essays the role of the Indian cricket team’s legendary captain Kapil Dev, and the film portrays his and his teammates’ incredible journey from being an underdog team to lifting the world cup by beating the formidable West Indians at the Lords Cricket Ground on 25th June 1983.
1. Dasvi
Helmed by Tushar Jalota in his directorial debut, the social comedy-drama film features Abhishek Bachchan in the role of powerful Jaat politician Gangaram Chaudhary. He is sent behind bars for an alleged teacher recruitment scam and makes his wife (Nimrat Kaur) the new CM. In jail, he has an ego clash with the upright jailor (Yami Gautam). Now the eighth pass politician must prove his mettle and pass the tenth-class exam while learning valuable lessons along the way.
TOP 10 SERIES ON NETFLIX INDIA THIS WEEK
10. All of Us Are Dead
Based on the webtoon ‘Now at Our School’, it’s a South Korean show where high school students are forced to fight a zombie outbreak in a battle for survival, in order to avoid becoming the infected creatures themselves. Killing or getting killed are the only two options left for them.
9. Selling Sunset
The series ‘Selling Sunset’ follows the personal and professional lives of a group of elite agents at a high-end real estate firm The Oppenheim Group.
8. Falling Into Your Smile
Set against the backdrop of competitive e-sports, the show’s plot follows a skilled gamer Tong Yao, who bags a spot as the only female member in the all-male ZDGX e-sports team led by Lu Si Cheng. Thereafter, the two form a relationship with each other.
7. Happiness
It’s a South Korean apocalyptic thriller set in the near future. Special Operation Unit police squad member Yoon Sae-bom moves into her new apartment with her high school friend and detective Jung Yi-hyun. However, her happiness is short-lived after the outbreak of an infectious disease that results in her apartment getting sealed off. Now, the residents must learn to trust each other in order to survive the pandemic.
6. Business Proposal
The South Korean show follows the story of a woman named Shin Ha-ri, who goes out on a blind date instead of her unwilling friend. However, by a twist of fate, the prospective partner she meets turns out to be the CEO of the company where she works.
5. The Marked Heart
When Simon’s wife is murdered and her heart is transplanted to an affluent woman named Camila, he makes it his mission to avenge his wife’s death from the organization responsible for it. This leads him into the dangerous world of human trafficking. However, by a twist of fate, he also falls in love with the heart receiver – Camila.
4. Yakamoz S-245
The survival drama revolves around a marine biologist and dive instructor named Arman, who joins a submarine research mission. However, after he learns about the mission’s true motive, he must fight along with his team to survive the disaster.
3. Bridgerton
Based on Julia Quinn’s novels and set amidst the backdrop of Regency-era London, the show follows the lives of eight siblings who belong to the rich and influential Bridgerton family and their quest to find love in the high society of London.
2. Anatomy of a Scandal
Based on Sarah Vaughan’s book of the same name, the opening season of the British anthology series revolves around Sophie (Sienna Miller), the wife of a parliamentary minister James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend). But Sophie’s privileged life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of sexual assault and is taken to court.
1. Mai
The six-part revenge drama revolves around a submissive and mild-mannered middle-class mother (Sakshi Tanwar), who investigates the mysterious death of her mute daughter (Wamiqa Gabbi). While doing that, she accidentally kills a powerful man. Thereafter, she must survive the ruthless world of crime, corruption, and dirty politics in order to find the truth. The show also features Raimi Sen, Vivek Mushran, Prashant Narayanan, and Seema Pahwa in important roles.
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