What to watch this weekend: Koffee With Karan 8 to Aspirants Season 2; list INSIDE

Through OTT platforms, people can access their favorite TV shows, movies, or other media content through an Internet-connected device such as a laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet. October is filled with exciting new shows and seasons. On the other hand, the feeling of watching a movie with family members and friends in a theater is incomparable. From Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 8 to Aspirants Seaons 2, here is a short list of content across genres and platforms that entertainment lovers can enjoy.

1) Koffee With Karan 8

One of the most famous Indian talk shows hosted by filmmaker and producer Karan Johar is back with its eighth season. The first episode of Koffee With Karan Season 8 is set to be graced by Bollywood’s most dynamic couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. This season is shaping up to be even more exciting and insightful, revealing a candid, uncovered side of the stars. With intense rapid-fire sessions and captivating exchanges, the audience is in for a treat. The show first premiered in 2004 and quickly became one of the most popular talk shows in India.

Release date: October 26
Genre: TV series 
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
IMDb rating: N/A

2) Duranga Season 2

Duranga Season 2 takes a far-fetched scenario with a serial killer and a police officer's quest to find all the keys to his answers in the house.

Release date: October 24
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Suspense 
Directed by: Rohan Sippy
Starring: Gulshan Devaiah, Drashhti Dhami, Abhijeet Khandkekar, Rajesh Khattar, Amit Sadh, Barkha Bisht
Suitable for: 16+
Run time: The second season comprises 8 episodes, each with a runtime of around 30 minutes.
Where to watch: Zee5
IMDb rating: N/A

3) Aspirants season 2

The first season of Aspirants introduces us to Abhilash, Guri, and SK as they navigate the challenging journey of UPSC preparation in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar. The second season further explores the evolving relationship between Sandeep and Abhilash, highlighting the complexities of balancing a mentor dynamic with a close friendship as the narrative challenges them with important life decisions.

Release date: October 25
Genre: Comedy, Drama 
Directed by: Apoorv Singh Karki
Starring: Naveen Kasturia, Sunny Hinduja, Abhilash Thapliyal, Shivankit Parihar and Namita Dubey.
Suitable for: U/A
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: N/A

4) Aankh Micholi

A misfit family is trying to keep some secrets from the prospective NRI suitor and his family since they want their daughter to marry a well-to-do NRI. As the family members go out of their way to keep the girl's identity hidden, a sequence of bizarre humorous twists and turns will emerge.

Release date: October 27
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Directed by: Umesh Shukla
Starring: Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Abhishek Banerjee, Abhimanyu Dassani, Divya Dutta, Vijay Raaz, Darshan Jariwala, Divya Dutta, Abhishek Banerjee, Vijay Raaz, Grusha Kapoor, Abhimanyu Dasani
Suitable for: U/A
Run time: 2h 19m
Where to watch: Theaters 
IMDb rating: N/A

5) Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video

In Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video, an interesting social thriller, Bela investigates the disappearance of Sajini. The film aims to question Sajini's choice and escape.

Release date: October 27
Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Mikhil Musale 
Starring: Radhika Madan, Nimrat Kaur, Sumeet Vyas, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandekar, Shruti Vyas, Ashutosh Gaikwad, and Rashmi Agdekar
Suitable for: U/A
Where to watch: Theaters
IMDb rating: N/A

6) 12th Fail

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Anurag Pathak, 12th Fail is a celebration of millions of students and their tireless spirit of never giving up. The film is the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma - a resident of a small town in Chambal who fearlessly takes up the idea of ​​resuming his academic journey and regaining his fortune in a place where millions of students try for the toughest competitive exam in the world - UPSC.

Release date: October 27
Genre: Drama
Directed by: Vidhu Vinod Chopra 
Starring: Vikrant Massey, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Anant Joshi, Anshuman Pushkar, Harish Khanna, Sanjay Bishnoi, Sukumar Tudu, Medha Shankar, Suraj Naagar
Suitable for: U/A
Run time: 2h 27m
Where to watch: Theaters
IMDb rating: N/A

7) The Enfield Poltergeist 

Peggy Hodgson, a single mother, who lived in the house with her daughters Janet, 11, and Margaret, 13, was convinced the house was haunted by an evil spirit. This ghost channeled its energy through Janet, whose behavior became increasingly disturbing and eccentric.

Release date: October 28
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Directed by: Jerry Rothwell
Starring: Olivia Booth-Ford, Christos Lawton, Daniel Lee, Grace Evans, Charlie Blackwood, Paula Benson 
Suitable for: 16+
Where to watch: Apple TV+
IMDb rating: N/A

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