Culture

Intense Netflix sports-drama

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Test

A highly anticipated Netflix original, Test is a Tamil-language sports drama film that premieres on the streaming platform today, weaving an intriguing tale where the lives of three ordinary individuals collide during a cricket Test in Chennai, leading them to make life-altering choices.

The film’s main cast includes industry veterans R. Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth. National Film Award winner Meera Jasmine makes a noteworthy return after a brief career break. The official trailer, released on Netflix India’s YouTube channel on March 25, has amassed nearly 10 million views.

A conversation between the three leads opens the trailer as Nayanthara’s character recalls how she and her husband – played by Madhavan, who effortlessly embodies the everyman role – first met at one of Arjun’s Test matches, with Siddharth portraying the cricketer. The tone quickly shifts as the trailer descends into a flurry of gripping, fast-paced shots, hinting at the film’s high-stakes drama and emotional intensity.

Zakir Khan’s Delulu Express

Released on March 27 on Amazon Prime Video, Zakir Khan’s Delulu Express is a Hindi-language stand-up comedy special. The term “Delulu” refers to someone with delusional or unrealistic expectations.

The 90-minute special centres on train journeys, with Zakir sharing light-hearted anecdotes like the time he was 23, jobless, and travelled ticketless from Indore to Delhi for a last-minute job interview. The train ride also serves as a metaphor for his anxiety, growing pains and shattered expectations from trying to land his first job.

Zakir shot to fame in 2012 after winning Comedy Central’s India’s Best Stand Up competition. Delulu Express marks his fifth comedy special with Amazon Prime Video and, as of April 1, is ranked first on the streamer’s Top 10 most-watched shows in India.

Chai and Sunshine

Looking for the perfect tune to pair with your Eid Mubarak #ootd (outfit of the day) posts on social media after a day of festive visits? Canadian Indo-Guyanese singer and songwriter Anjulie has you covered with her dreamy bop, Chai and Sunshine.

She crafted the song with Yanchan Produced, a producer known for blending South Asian music with other genres and a nominee for the 2025 JUNO Awards – Canada’s version of the Grammys – in the inaugural South Asian Record of the Year category.

On Chai and Sunshine, he blends an Afrobeats melody with South Indian drums, creating a breezy rhythm that complements Anjulie’s ethereal vocals. It is no surprise the song topped Instagram’s trending tracks in early January and received praise from Rihanna and Selena Gomez.

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