Top Hollywood, Bollywood movies to binge this weekend like Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning and Bhool Chuk Maaf

Not sure what to watch or stream this weekend? Don’t sweat it — we’ve got your watchlist sorted. From obsessive stalkers and genius hitmen to small-town boxers with big dreams, this week’s picks are anything but boring.

Here’s what’s worth hitting ‘play’ on this weekend:

Mohanlal is back in blazing form in Thudarum, delivering one of his most quietly commanding performances in years. Mundu-clad, emotionally grounded, and simmering with inner fire, he anchors director Tharun Moorthy’s slow-burn thriller with effortless brilliance. As Shanmugham, a humble cab driver whose world tilts when his beloved Ambassador car is impounded, Mohanlal is all restraint and rawness — a masterclass in less-is-more acting. What begins as a tender domestic story gradually escalates into a searing indictment of institutional power and state brutality. While the pacing is measured, the tension builds beautifully. Shobana brings elegance as his supportive wife, though their legendary chemistry now feels more nostalgic than electric. The film’s true sense of dread, however, comes courtesy of Prakash Varma and Binu Pappu, who are terrifyingly effective as corrupt cops. With rich visual symbolism (watch how water flows through the narrative — calm one moment, raging the next), Thudarum rewards patient viewers with emotional heft and a reminder that Mohanlal, when given the right material, remains absolutely magnetic.

If you’re in the mood for something light, charming, and drama-free this weekend, give Bhool Chuk Maaf a spin.

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi plays Titli, a young woman who believes in keeping love simple — and her easy, heartfelt performance makes the film watchable. Pair her with the ever-reliable Rajkummar Rao, and you get a romantic comedy that doesn’t try too hard and still leaves a smile on your face. Directed by Karan Sharma, the film has just the right amount of humour, warmth, and feel-good energy — a refreshing break from all the intense, brooding content out there. So, skip the big-fat-wedding chaos and go for something cuter— Bhool Chuk Maaf is a perfect pick for a relaxed night in.

Calling all Suriya fans — Retro is the myth-meets-action drama you’ve been waiting for, Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, this Tamil film casts the popular hero as Paarivel Kannan, a man raised by a gangster and torn between love, violence, and destiny. With echoes of Indian deity Krishna’s mythology, a fierce love story, and arena-style battles, Retro delivers both punch and purpose. Pooja Hegde is solid as the pacifist Rukmini, while Suriya commands every frame as a man caught between being Buddha and Krishna. Stylish, symbolic, and emotionally charged — Retro is a bold ride with a brilliant star turn.

When Hollywood’s most ageless action star Tom Cruise locks eyes with you and says, “You need to trust me one last time,” it’s hard not to comply — or consider offering up a kidney. In Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, dubbed his swan song from the franchise that redefined action cinema, the pressure to love every frame feels real. After all, where else do you get an actor who actually scales the Burj Khalifa or clings to planes mid-flight?But here’s the thing: nostalgia alone can’t carry a franchise forever. As much as we wanted to stay invested, Ethan Hunt — the world’s most durable saviour — occasionally slips into snooze territory. This time, the apocalypse comes via rogue AI (naturally), with much of the action submerged underwater in a sunken submarine. For long stretches, Cruise is sealed in a full-body suit and helmet, and with it, some of his charisma gets sealed off too. The thrill’s still there — but the connection? Not always. But it']s still wroth a watch, since it's Tom Cruise, the eternal movie idol.