I am sure by now you would have watched Contagion. This 2011 movie has become the most-watched movie online in the wake of the Covid19 pandemic. Now that we are under 21 days lockdown, and the only conversation you hear everywhere is about the pandemic. These constant talks can get depressing, so to divert your mind watching some good content can be a good idea. So here is my list of movies, documentaries, and show recommendations to watch while you are homebound.

Halki Pulki Watch:

Hindi

1. Khosla Ka Ghosla (Netflix)

A story about a family to reclaim their family land from a ruthless builder.

2. Hrishikesh Mukherjee Movies (Amazon)

One can never get tired of any Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s movies, can they?

3. Mard ko Dard Nahi Hota (Netflix)

A story of a young man who cannot feel pain due to a rare medical condition decides to train in martial arts inspired by his martial arts hero.

4. Love per square foot (Netflix)

Two individuals dream of buying their own home with their modest income.

5. Tu Mera Sunday (Netflix)

A group of five friends lookout for a place to play football in the overpopulated Mumbai city after a local politician bans playing sport on the beach.

English

6. Before Sunrise (Netflix)

A romantic-drama about two strangers that meet on a train in Europe and decides to spend a day before boarding their respective trains.

7. Before Sunset (Amazon)

A follow-up movie to Before Sunrise.

8. Hachiko (Netflix)

A heart touching true story about a master and his pet dog.

9. Eight Below (Netflix)

A survival story of sled dogs that are left behind in Antarctica during an expedition.

10. Julie and Julia (Netflix)

A real-life story about two women separated by time, yet following their love for food.

11. Devil wears Prada (Hotstar)

A young graduate lands a job as an assistant to a demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.

12. Billy Elliot (Netflix)

A beautiful story of a boy who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer while also fighting societal prejudices.

13. Begin Again (Netflix)

Gretta, a budding songwriter’s chance encounter with Dan, a record label executive brings a new meaning to their life.

14. Joy (Netflix)

Despite facing several hardships, a divorced mother of two rises dreams of being an entrepreneur.

Kannada

15.Katheyondu Shuruvagide (Amazon)

Tarun, a resort owner, faces severe losses in his business venture and struggles to keep his resort intact. However, his life takes a drastic turn when Tanya enters the resort as a guest.

16. 99 (Amazon)

Classmates Ramachandra and Janaki meet after 20 years of graduating high school at a reunion. They start reminiscing their past days and talk about their present lives.

Malayalam:

17. Ente Ummante Peru (Amazon)

A young man sets out on an adventurous and emotional journey to find his biological mother. However, his life changes dramatically once he finds her.

18. Bangalore Days (Hotstar)

Cousins, Divya, Kuttan and Arjun, relocate to Bangalore. The movie revolves around their new lives and struggles in Bangalore.

19. Sudani from Nigeria (Netflix)

In a small town of Kerala, a football manager recruits three Nigerian footballers for his team. When one of the players, is injured, he is forced to keep him at his home.

20. Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (Amazon)

A story of a conservative old man whose son relocates to Russia for a job, leaving behind a robot to care for his old father.

21. Solo (Netflix)

Four short films based on the theme of various human emotions.

22. Charlie (Hotstar)

To avoid getting married, Tessa runs away from home and rents a room. She stumbles upon the sketchbook of the previous occupant with an incomplete story and decides to know more about the story and the occupant.

24. Ustaad Hotel (Hotstar)

Faizi, an aspiring chef, returns to his hometown in India when he fails to receive support from his father. He tries to fulfill his dream by helping his grandfather, Kareem, run his hotel.

25. Kumbhalagini Nights (Amazon)

Watch it for its beautiful cinematography, acting and story. A story of four siblings who don’t get along.

Marathi:

26. Take Care Good Night (Amazon)

What will you do when overnight you realize you and your family have been a victim of cybercrime? A family comes together to battle cybercrime.

27. Baapjanma (Amazon)

When life throws an unexpected surprise at Bhaskar, an old widower, he decides to mend his relationship with his estranged children.

28. Muramba (Netflix)

When Alok and Indu, decide to part ways after three years of relationship, Alok’s parents decide to step in to mend the relationship.

29. 15th August (Netflix)

A story of various events that take place among the residents of a building while they gear up India’s Independence Day celebration.

Kuch Seeklo Documentaries and Series:

30. Free Solo (Amazon)

This Oscar-winning documentary features Professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to conquer the first free solo climb of El Capitan’s 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.

31. The Dawn Wall (Hotstar)

Get your dose of inspiration from the legendary free climber Tommy Caldwell’s journey as he attempts to scale the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

32. The Explained (Netflix)

As the name suggests this series from Vox explains a wide range of topics like the water crises, why diets fail, etc.

33. The Great Hack (Netflix)

This documentary is on the controversial data company Cambridge Analytica. Learn the dark side of social media and online data.

34. Our Planet (Netflix)

Climate Change is real! Witness how climate change impacts all living creatures through this beautifully shot video.

35. Dancing with the Birds (Netflix)

Watch the colorful world of gorgeous birds as they flaunt their best moves to get a mate. Trust me, it is a treat to watch the breathtaking colors of the birds.

36. Raja, Rasoi aur Kahaniyan (Netflix)

All the food lovers get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this series that take you on a food ride.

Shows:

37. You (Netflix)

A bookstore manager uses every trick using social media and the internet to get close to a girl he met in his bookstore. But what seems harmless soon turns into obsession.

38. Dark (Netflix)

If you like sci-fi, then you must watch Dark. It will blow your mind. When a boy goes missing in a small German town, the past comes back intertwining the lives of four families.

39. The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix)

Based on Shirley Jackson’s novel by the same name, the series follows siblings’ life post their escape from living in the most famous haunted house in the country.

40. Unbelievable (Netflix)

Based on a true story, Unbelievable is the story of a teen who reports being raped, then goes on denying it. So what really is the truth? Two female detectives track the evidence to find the truth.

41. Money Heist (Netflix)

A team of thieves plans to pull off the biggest heist — to print billions of euros in the Royal Mint of Spain. Will they succeed in printing the money and keeping the police at bay?

42. Stranger Things (Netflix)

Enter the world of Supernatural forces and government secret experiments through the eyes of four, young friends.

43. Locke and Key (Netflix)

It is based on the comic by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. Following their father’s murder, three siblings move into their father’s ancestral house filled with magical keys.

44. Black Mirror (Netflix)

An anthology series focusing on how technology manipulates human behavior.

45. Delhi Crime (Netflix)

Based on a Delhi gang-rape case, this follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who committed the crime. Watch it for Shefali Shah and Rasika Duggal’s marvelous acting.

46. Made In Heaven (Amazon)

There is more to weddings than just having that perfect celebration. Experience the big fat Indian Wedding as two wedding planners Karan and Tara take you on a journey with them.

47. Yeh Meri Family (Netflix)

If you are a 90’s kid, you will enjoy this. It is a nostalgic trip down the memory lane.

Dimag Lagao Movies:

Malayalam

48. Uyare (Netflix)

An aspiring pilot’s career comes to a standstill when her obsessive boyfriend attacks her with acid.

49. Virus (Amazon)

A story about how the Kerala Government dealt with the outbreak of the life-threatening Nipah virus.

Telugu:

50. Awe (Netflix)

Various stories unfold inside a restaurant. While watching the film, you might think about what is happening, but trust me you continue watching it, the ending will surprise you.

Tamil:

51. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (Amazon)

Based on a true story. In the ’90s a series of house robberies happen along the highways in Tamil Nadu. A newly appointed police officer and his team is given the case to handle and track the dacoits.

52. Thupparivaalan (Amazon)

A detective is approached by a child to investigate the mystery behind his pet dog’s death.

53. Imaikkaa Nodigal (Amazon)

A serial killer is on the move targeting the rich and the famous. Anjali Vikramadithyan, a CBI officer, sets out to track down the killer before things go out of hand.

54. Bhaagamathie (Amazon)

An IAS officer imprisoned in a secluded house for interrogation on the murder charges of her husband gets possessed by a spirit. Available both in Tamil and Telugu language.

55. Super Deluxe (Netflix)

On a normal-looking day, the life of an unfaithful wife, a transgender father, and an angry boy is going to change. Watch it for the incredible cinematography, acting, and story-telling.

Kannada:

56. U-Turn (Amazon)

A reporter investigating a murder becomes the prime suspect.

57. Kavaludaari (Amazon)

When a mysterious case of three skulls near a metro construction site comes up, Shyam, a traffic constable starts investigating it with the help of a former cop.

Hindi:

58. Masaan (Netflix)

Set in Varanasi, the story revolves around four people dealing with the caste system, moral policing and prejudices.

59. Soni (Netflix)

How a young policewoman in Delhi is working amidst is working to address the growing crisis of violent crimes against women but suffers significant professional and personal setbacks.

Spanish:

60. Wild Tales (Netflix)

A black comedy anthology film of six standalone short stories on the theme of revenge and vengeance.

61. The Bar (Netflix)

In a Madrid bar, a few people get stranded after witnessing a murder outside the bar.

62. Mirage (Netflix)

A space-time continuum glitch allows a woman to change an event in the past, which alters her present life and results in her daughter going missing.

English:

63. Into the Wild (Netflix)

A biographical adventure drama about Christopher McCandless, a young graduate who decides to hitchhike across America.

64. Side Effects (Amazon)

A woman is accused of killing her husband. The evidence points to the side-effects of the new drug prescribed by her psychiatrist.

65. The Age of Adaline (Netflix)

Over the past eight decades, Adaline Bowman hasn’t aged. She remains youthful at 29 years of age. This miracle doesn’t allow her to lead a normal life.

Happy Watching! And, do not venture out.