The weekend line-up is stacked, with a genuinely diverse spread across platforms an anthology heavyweight, a stand-up special, a Reacher spin-off, the return of a beloved spy thriller, reality TV’s biggest comeback, and a kids’ adventure series for the younger ones at home. Add to that a fresh batch of new launches landing right as the weekend kicks off, and there’s more than enough to fill your watchlist. Whether you’re planning a solo binge, a couples’ watch, or a family evening in front of the TV, here’s where to point the remote this weekend.
1. Jungle Tales with Mowgli
Where: Disney Channel & JioHotstar | When: New episodes every Saturday at 2 PM
JioStar’s Kids & Family portfolio brings back one of the most beloved characters in children’s entertainment with a fresh spin. Jungle Tales with Mowgli reimagines the iconic story as a slapstick comedy, centred on an ever-curious, endlessly mischievous 10-year-old Mowgli who can’t seem to stay out of trouble in the jungle. Expect chases and playful banter, with Baloo and Bagheera on Mowgli’s side and Sherkhan, Kaa and Tabaqui stirring up trouble. It’s a nostalgic trip for parents who grew up on the original tale and a fun, funny introduction to these characters for a new generation of kids. A perfect weekend watch for family screen time.
2. VIBE
Where: Cinemas
Vibe is a Indian Hindi-language action thriller comedy film written, produced and directed by Kunal Khemu, who also stars in the film alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir in her debut role. The film is an action comedy set around two best friends, Hardik and Bugs, one a clueless slacker, the other a very by-the-book individual, who are unwittingly roped in by the mysterious Madam H on a mission to protect India from a major terrorist threat, despite being completely unqualified for the job.
3. Papa Yaar
Where: Netflix
Zakir Khan’s new stand-up special is being billed as one of his most emotional outings yet, moving beyond pure comedy into more personal, heartfelt territory while still carrying his trademark observational wit and relatable “sunny sanskari” charm. If you’re a fan of his earlier specials, this one promises the same warmth with a slightly more reflective edge, a great low-effort, high-reward weekend watch.
4. Bigg Boss Season 20
Where: JioHotstar
Salman Khan is back to host the historic Hindi season of India’s biggest reality show, bringing a fresh batch of contestants into the house for another round of drama, alliances and weekly eliminations. It’s the ultimate low-commitment, high-entertainment weekend companion, easy to watch in the background or dive deep into if you’re already invested in the Bigg Boss universe.
5. Daayra
Where: Cinemas
Inspired by a true event, Daayra is a crime thriller film co-written and directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Besides Khan and Sukumaran, it also cast Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi, Biswapati Sarkar, Jitendra Joshi, Upendra Chauhan and others.
