Feel-good films to watch this New Year's EveIt's almost time to bid adieu to 2022 with celebrations and parties with friends and family. However, with the sudden rise in Covid cases, many of the party plans might not come true. Therefore, we list some movies to binge-watch during the holidays and New Year's Eve.
Qala: Set in 1930s, 'Qala' is about the tumultuous relationship between an aspiring singer and her domineering mother. The film stars Tripti Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee, and Babil Khan who makes his film debut. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
Sita Ramam: Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Rashmika Mandanna and Mrunal Thakur, the romance drama narrates a love story through letters between Princess Noor Jahan alias Sita Mahalakshmi (Mrunal Thakur) and Lieutenant Ram (Dulquer Salmaan). One can watch this movie on the OTT platforms Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video. Credit: Special Arrangement
Goodbye: An emotional family drama, Goodbye is helmed by Vikas Bahl and tells the story of how a family headed by Big B's character deals with the grief after his wife in the film, Neena Gupta's character passes away. The film portrays the mayhem of every family dealing with the ups and downs that life throws but it also gently reminds the significance of being there for each other, through it all. It is currently streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
777 Charlie: Directed by Kiranraj K, the Kannada film features actors Rakshit Shetty, Sangeetha Sringeri, Raj B Shetty, Danish Sait and Bobby Simha in key roles. The movie revolves around a man and a dog and gathered great response from the audience. ‘777 Charlie’ is streaming on the OTT platform Voot Select. Credit: Special Arrangement
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: The horror-comedy starring Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu was one of the biggest hits of the year 2022. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
Kantara: The biggest surprise hit of the year, 'Kantara' is set around a small community living in the woodlands of Kaadubettu in the southern coastal state of Karnataka. The film weaves an interesting plot of human versus nature conflict, where death leads to war between villagers and evil forces. Shiva, a rebel defends his village and nature. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platforms Amazon Prime and Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
RRR: SS Rajamouli's magnum opus is a period-drama set in India during the 1920s, revolving around the inspiring journey of two of India`s freedom fighters - Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platforms Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
Major: The film is based on the life of the Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred during the 26/11 attacks of Mumbai. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. Credit: Special Arrangement
Ponniyin Selvan I (PS1): Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus PS1 is based on author Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel, which chronicles the story of the early days of Arulmozhivarman, one of the most powerful kings in the south, who went on to become the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Prime Video. Credit: Special Arrangement