Wondering what to watch this weekend? You’re not alone. We, at ApEx, are guilty of taking more time to search for a movie than actually watching a movie. Which is why we thought we should spare you the trouble and recommend some movies that have recently been uploaded on Netflix that we think you might enjoy. We definitely did.

Mahavatar Narsimha

This action, animation film is based on the religious story of Hiranyakashyap, a demon who challenges Lord Vishnu, and thinks of himself as the ultimate god. He has been granted a boon by Lord Brahma  that ensures he will never die. Hiranyakashyap’s son Prahlad, on the other hand, is a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu and for this reason, Hiranyakashyap tries to kill him multiple times but each time Lord Vishnu saves him. The movie culminates in a battle between Hiranyakashyap and Lord Vishnu where the former ultimately meets his end. Most of us are familiar with the story but that does not take away from the joy of watching it come alive.

Dhadhak 2

We have to confess that we didn’t particularly enjoy Dhadhak, starring Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishan Khattar. But Dhadhak 2 with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Trimpti Dhimri was a different matter altogether. It’s a great commentary on the caste system and its challenges. Nilesh and Vidhi are in love but the society isn’t having any of it. Nilesh gets bullied, beaten, and threatened. The police are also brutal and they even misbehave with his family. It’s sad and heartbreaking but it’s also an important film to watch. All the actors have really given their best and the result is a believable story that stays with you long after you have watched it.

Inspector Zende

This comedy, crime thriller starring Manoj Bajpayee might be something you want to put on in the background if you don’t want to be too involved in the story but still want to watch something fun and light. A criminal flees from jail and inspector Zende is tasked with catching him and putting him back in prison. It’s based on the real life story of Madhukar Zende who became known as ‘supercop’ after he arrested the notorious ‘Bikini Killer’ Charles Sobhraj not once but twice. It’s entertaining while it lasts though we felt the plot went slightly haywire at times.