Top movies and OTT shows to watch this weekend in UAE like Ajith's Good Bad Ugly, Mammootty's Bazooka, and Sunny Deol's Jaat

Dubai: From revenge-fuelled thrillers to supernatural chills, this week’s streaming and cinema lineup is bursting with big names, bold choices, and blockbuster energy. Whether it’s Ajith Kumar laying thick his swagger in Good Bad Ugly, Bella Ramsey navigating emotional fallout in The Last of Us Season 2, Mammootty serving cerebral action in Bazooka, or Nushrratt Bharuccha confronting evil in Chhorii 2, there’s something for every mood. High-octane action, horror with heart, or post-apocalyptic soul-searching — take your pick. It’s time to grab the popcorn, silence your group chats, and dive into stories that leave a mark.

Good Bad Ugly (UAE cinemas)

If you’re craving a cinematic cocktail of style, swagger, and just the right amount of chaos, Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly is the Tamil-language film you didn’t know you needed. Slated for South India’s festive Pongal release this weekend, this isn’t your average mass masala flick — it’s Ajith (known as Thala by his army of fans) unleashed in a glorious gangster role. Think brooding anti-hero meets unapologetic rule-breaker, with a smirk that says, “I make the rules.” Directed by the audacious Adhik Ravichandran and co-starring Trisha Krishnan, this slick high-octane action film is dripping in high-stakes drama and bombastic one-liners. So why should you watch it? Because sometimes, the villain is also the vibe. And Ajith? He’s serving face, firepower, and ferocity in equal measure.

The Last Of Us Season 2 (OSN)

If the first season of the hit show was about survival, Season 2 steps into its villain era — delivering revenge, consequences, and emotional carnage in every frame. Created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, this HBO smash returns with Bella Ramsey as the emotionally volatile Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel, now grappling with guilt, grief, and therapy (yes, really). Their bond is fractured, their secrets festering — and a vengeful Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) is coming in hot. Five years after Joel’s controversial decision at the Firefly hospital, Jackson seems idyllic. But under all that frontier warmth lie emotional landmines, infected threats, and a moral reckoning that can’t be outrun. Season 2 trades world-building for soul-searching. Choices cut deeper, lies linger longer, and no one escapes clean. Trust me when I say apocalypse actioners never looked this emotionally devastating.

Bazooka (UAE cinemas)

Malayalam superstar Mammootty is locked, loaded, and not here to play nice. In Bazooka, directed by newcomer Deeno Dennis, the legendary actor plays a mysterious businessman who partners with a sharp cop (Gautham Vasudev Menon) to hunt down a ruthless psychopath. But this isn’t your typical thriller — it’s Malayalam cinema’s first “game thriller,” where the real power lies in strategy, smarts, and suspense. Expect slick storytelling, calculated mind games, and a whole lot of swagger. Plus, Mammootty has suited up!  Watch it before someone spoils the twist.

 Chhorii 2 (Prime Video)

Forget haunted houses — in Chhorii 2, the real horror lies in patriarchy, superstition, and one mother’s relentless fight to protect her child. Nushrratt Bharuccha, star of the first chapter, returns as Sakshi, stronger, more determined, and haunted by the past. Directed by Vishal Furia, the sequel picks up where the eerie 2021 original left off — but now the stakes are higher, the spirits more dangerous, and the setting far more sinister. Actress Soha Ali Khan joins the story as Daasi Ma, a mysterious priestess who adds a chilling new layer to the tale. Set in isolated terrain and underground caves, the film builds a tense, atmospheric world where ancient rituals hide modern-day horrors. Chhorii 2 isn’t just a horror movie — it’s a sharp commentary on trauma, motherhood, and the darkness that hides in plain sight. Streaming April 11 on Prime Video, it’s perfect for viewers who like their scares thoughtful and thrilling.

Jaat (UAE cinemas):

Sunny Deol returns in full-throttle form in Jaat, playing the titular role in this gritty action thriller set in a crime-ridden coastal village in Andhra Pradesh. Directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Hindi debut, the film follows a mysterious stranger who takes on the local tyrant, Varadaraja Ranatunga (Randeep Hooda, suitably menacing), after witnessing the villagers' plight. What unfolds is a blood-soaked tale of justice, resistance, and redemption. Deol is in his element—raging, roaring, and taking down evil with old-school punchlines and raw power. Backed by a solid cast including Vineet Kumar Singh, Ramya Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, and Jagapathi Babu, Jaat doesn’t pretend to be subtle—it’s loud, relentless, and unapologetically massy. If you're craving a no-frills, muscle-fueled actioner with a moral core, Jaat delivers.