Red, White & Binge: Here are ZEE5 Global Picks for Your 4th of July Watchlist

No plans for the 4th of July weekend? Celebrate with a curated mix of heartfelt stories, edge-of-your-seat thrills, and slice-of-life charm from ZEE5 Global, featuring Hindi, Malayalam and Marathi gems that offer something special for diaspora audiences.

1. Kaalidhar Laapata

Category: Film | Language: Hindi | Cast: Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Bhagela | Director: Madhumita

Abhishek Bachchan leads a soulful journey of memory, family, and rediscovery. When his character disappears after overhearing his family’s plan to abandon, an unlikely friendship with a young boy on the road sets him on a path to reclaim life’s simple joys; biryanis, bike rides, and healing.

2. Detective Sherdil

Category: Film | Language: Hindi | Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Banita Sandhu, Sumeet Vyas, Chunky Panday | Director: Ravi Chhabriya

Following Diljit Dosanjh’s quirky detective, this mystery‑comedy unfolds in Budapest as he investigates an Indian‑origin tycoon’s death. With a stellar cast and witty humor, it is a gripping whodunit and an intelligent escape for a long holiday weekend.

3. Mrs.

Category: Film | Language: Hindi | Cast: Sanya Malhotra | Director: Arati Kadav

This masterpiece of a family drama follows a trained dancer navigating her identity after marriage. A Hindi remake of the acclaimed The Great Indian Kitchen, it’s a sensitive, female‑led narrative perfect for viewers seeking emotional nuance and societal reflection. Viewers praised Sanya Malhotra’s fantastic performance as Richa and the film’s unsettling yet hopeful tone.

4. Bibhishon

Category: Series | Language: Bengali | Cast: Soham Majumdar, Debchandrima Singha Roy | Director: Raja Chanda

The series begins with a missing person case in the town of Balagarh, which quickly escalates into a complex investigation involving a string of murders. ZEE5 Global’s most intense Bengali original to date, Bibhishon blends noir-style mystery with the slow dread of psychological unraveling.

5. Andhar Maya

Category: Series | Language: Marathi | Cast: Kishor Kadam, Rutuja Bagwe, Shubhankar Tawde | Director: Bhimrao Mude

ZEE5 Global’s first Marathi horror original delivers seven eerie episodes set in a Konkan wada haunted by ancestral secrets and emotional scars. Praised for its haunting atmosphere and rooted storytelling, Andhar Maya is a must-watch for viewers who love thrillers with cultural depth and psychological tension.

6. Ayyana Mane

Category: Series Language: Kannada Cast: Kushee Ravi, Akshya Nayak, Manasi Sudhir, Vijay Shobraj, and Ramesh Indira (the director himself) Director: Ramesh Indira

ZEE5 Global’s debut Kannada original unspools in a misty ancestral estate where a newly married woman uncovers deadly family secrets. Touching over 50 million streaming minutes, this atmospheric series blends crime, gothic suspense, and cultural depth.

These ZEE5 Global picks promise a binge-worthy July 4th, with content spanning languages, genres, and moods. It’s the perfect time to discover something new, or reconnect with stories that feel like home. So grab your snacks, settle in, and let the long weekend begin.