Top Movies On Netflix 2024
1. Khel Khel Main
Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu Khel Khel Mein is a story of Married couples, infidelity, and attendant dark secrets come up for a dissection in ‘Khel Khel Mein’, which borrows the name of a popular 70s comedy but is very different in tone and tenor. This desi adaptation of the 2016 Italian film ‘Perfect Strangers’ opts for the setting of a Big Fat Indian Wedding, which allows its participants to be all very shiny before everything goes south over a long night of big reveals.When seven friends, three couples and an aging bachelor, get together for a wedding, they decide to play a game where they surrender the privacy of their phones. During the course of the night, as their secret sauce gets splashed on the table, their bonds get tested and twisted.
2. Kondal
Antony Varghese starrer Kondal is the first movie from the Onam race to hit the OTT platforms.Directed by Ajit Mampally, ‘Kondal’ hit the big screens during the Onam season along with the films ‘ARM’, ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’, and ‘Bad Boyz’.‘Kondal’ plot revolves around Antony Varghese’s character Manuel who starts to work on a fishing boat. A mishap happens when a tragedy divides the crew and violence starts. The movie promises to offer never-seen-before-seen sea action sequences.Kondal’ has an ensemble cast. Actors Shabeer Kallarakkal, Gauthami Nair, Nandu Madhav, Sarath Sabha, Jaya Kurup, Usha, and many others in pivotal roles.Unfortunately ‘Kondal’ didn’t hold much longer at the big screens due to the tight competition from Tovino’s ‘ARM’ and Asif Ali’s thriller ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’.
3. GOAT- The Greatest of All Time
Vijay’s Greatest of All Time, directed by Venkat Prabhu, streamed on Netflix from October 3. The film is available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.Directed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT starred Vijay in the dual roles of Gandhi and his son Jeevan. The film was much-anticipated for the extensive usage of de-aging technology, and it did considerable justice to the same. Also featuring the likes of Prashanth, Sneha, Prabhu Deva, Laila. Mohan, Jayaram, and Ajmal, GOAT had music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Siddhartha Nuni.
4. Mathu Vadalara 2
The highly anticipated sequel ‘Mathu Vadalara 2’, starring Sri Simha Koduri and Satya, was released in theatres on September 13, 2024, and finally made its OTT. Following its theatrical run, the film has received generally positive reviews.The film is currently streaming on OTT giant Netflix. Directed by Ritesh Rana, ‘Mathu Vadalara 2’ continues the story of Babu and Yesu, two former delivery agents who have now transitioned into special agents. The film picks up after the events of the first installment, where their lives take another chaotic turn filled with humour and challenges. As they navigate their new responsibilities, they encounter various troubles that lead to a series of comedic situations.The film is currently available for streaming in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
5. CTRL
Vikramaditya Motwane’s cyber thriller CTRL, fronted by Ananya Panday, arrived on Netflix,on 5 October. Produced by Saffron and Andolan Films and also featuring Vihaan Samat.According to the makers, CTRL is a cutting-edge thriller that will make you rethink your dependency on technology. In the movie, Panday and Samat play Nella Awasthi and Joe Mascarenhas, respectively, a romantic couple who create content together and are loved by their Internet audience.“But what happens when they break up? In a world where data is power, how much sharing is too much? How much of your life are you willing to share, and do you slowly lose control in the process?”
6. Saripoodhaa Sarivaaram
Directed by Vivek Artheya the movie stars SJ Suryah and Priyanka Mohan in the lead is now available to stream online.The movie revolves around Nani’s character Surya who has anger management issues and to help him with his rage his mother suggests he unleash his outrage on the ones who deserve on Saturdays. Taking this road, he one day encounters a corrupt officer played by SJ Suryah, leading to their showdown. Nani and Suryah’s confrontation became one of the major highlights of the film.
7. Ulajh
For those who missed the chance to catch Ulajh in theaters, it is now available for streaming on Netflix.As Suhana embarks on a crucial assignment away from her homeland, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous personal conspiracy that alters the course of her life. Alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Gulshan Devaiah, the film also stars Roshan Matthew in a pivotal role.With the film’s release on OTT, audiences can now experience Ulajh and delve into the challenges faced by its protagonist without the constraints of the theatrical run.
8. Uprising
Netflix’s original Korean film, Uprising, released globally on October 11. Directed by Park Chan-wook, the movie features action-packed scenes taking place during Korea’s late 16th century, focusing on the Joseon Dynasty. The main character, Jong-ryeo, is the son of a powerful military family. He grows up with his servant Cheon-young. Both characters become enemies during Japan’s invasion of Korea.Park Jeong-min plays Jong-ryeo, while Gang Dong-won stars as Cheon-young. The film also features well-known Korean actors, such as Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu, Jung Sung-il and Cha Seung-won.
9. Sector 36
Sector 36 is a crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of covert operations. Set in a high-security zone, the plot follows a series of mysterious and dangerous events that unravel as the characters attempt to uncover the truth. As each secret comes to light, the tension heightens, making it a must-watch for thriller enthusiasts. The film is inspired by the chilling real-life Nithari killings of 2006 and features stellar performances from Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal, and Akash Khurana.
10. Lonely Planet
Katherine, played by Laura Dern, attends a writing retreat in Morocco. She is looking for solitude to overcome her creative struggles. Katherine does not want to socialize and hopes the peaceful setting will help her focus. However, her attention shifts when she meets a young man, played by Liam Hemsworth. The two characters develop a relationship. Netflix describes this relationship as intense and life-changing.The lead roles are played by Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth.
