Lionsgate Play 2nd Anniversary: Chart-Topping Films And Shows To Binge On The OTT Platform

Get ready with a tub of popcorn and fizzy drinks as Lionsgate Play treats you with a wide range of premium titles on their second anniversary. The streaming platform has carved a niche amongst young audiences since December 2020. Whether you’re a fan of billion-dollar franchises, an enthusiast for celebrity awards or the person for relatable slice-of-life series, this OTT platform has specially curated a diverse content slate comprising edgy, contemporary and intellectually provocative titles from across genres for over two years.

Reliving the past two glorious years in India, here is a list of the most-watched movies and shows on the platform:

‘Hiccups And Hookups’

The first LGP Original show featuring Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in the lead, the series follows the life of a separated single mother, her commitment-phobic and successful younger brother, and her smart but confused teenage daughter - all of whom make a sweet, unconventional family of three try their best to handle dating, relationships, and life.

‘Jugaadistaan’

Featuring Sumeet Vyas, Ahsaas Channa and Taaruk Raina, amongst others, the series explores a world where it's not only about surviving but thriving. Jugaadistan revolves around young politicians, professors and college students and how they navigate various situations while trying to remain morally upright citizens while taking a closer look at various socio-political issues.

‘Jungle Cry’

Starring Abhay Deol in the lead, Jungle Cry is based on the inspiring true story of 12 underprivileged and orphan children from Kalinga Institute in Odisha, India 'Jungle Cry' follows their triumphant journey to the International Junior Rugby Tournament held in the UK in 2007.

‘Feels Like Home’ (Season 1 & 2)

The heartwarming journey of four boys, played by popular creator Vishu Kaushal along with Mihir Ahuja, Prit Kamani and Anshuman Malhotra as they struggle to make their first house a home. Along the way, they discover true friendship, love, heartbreak, family, and what it means to 'eel like home'. Diving deeper into the lives of these boys the Season two returned with more complex issues as the boys are now on their journey from adulthood to manhood.

‘Minus One’

Exploring complexities of modern relationships, Minus One is a story of Riya and Varun played by Aisha Ahmed and Ayush Mehra, a couple living together in New Delhi despite their break up and how they deal with the issues that follow.

‘Hunger Games - Catching Fire’

For all the fans of high-octane action and drama, witnessing Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. But now, Katniss has to attempt to control an uprising stirring in the districts. When President Snow puts her family and friends in jeopardy Katniss knows she has no choice but to follow Snow's orders.

‘Moonfall’

Starring prominent actors like Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, Kelly Yu and John Bradley, The movie follows a world that stands on the brink of annihilation when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling toward a collision course with Earth. With only weeks before the impact, NASA executive Jocinda "Jo" Fowler (Halle Berry) teams up with a man from her past and a conspiracy theorist for an impossible mission into space to save humanity.

‘Bombshell’

A group of women, take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. The film stars Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie, and is a biographical drama based on the women who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

‘Becoming Elizabeth’

With a unique blend of history and drama, this series delves into the real-life royal drama following the death of Elizabeth's absentee father, King Henry VIII, and his decision to name his first, surviving and only legitimate son, nine-year-old Edward VI, heir to the throne. The series stars Alicia von Rittberg in the lead role, Romola Garai as Mary Tudor and Oliver Zetterström as Edward.

‘Atomic Blonde’

Dive into the world of espionage with the crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service; Agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

‘Mad Men’

Set in 1960’s New York City, this award-winning series takes a peek inside an ad agency during an era when the cutthroat business had a glamorous lure, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper. The series stars Jon Hamm in the lead role

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’

Starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio and Ian McShane, amongst others, John Wick: Chapter 2 is a 2017 American neo-noir action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. The sequel to John Wick (2014), it is the second installment in the John Wick film series. The plot follows retired hitman John Wick, who is forced back into his old life to fulfill a blood oath to an Italian crime lord.

‘Tokyo Vice’

Inspired by Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) first-hand account, this crime drama follows the young American journalist as he descends into the neon-soaked underbelly of late 90’s Tokyo, where nothing and no one is what they seem.

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