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5Fantasy flicks to immerse into this weekend! In cinema, fantasy has always been the most fascinating genre, allowing us to spark our imagination with fantastical and breathtaking stories! If you too want to take a dip in the fantasy pool, PVR Pictures bring you five of the most amazing fantasy films you need to watch.

Dev Patel can essay any role with pure finesse, and this fact is thunderously evident with his latest film. A mesmerising adaptation of the famous medieval era tale, The Green Knight sees Dev play Sir Gawain, the titular character who embarks on a perilous journey to face the Green Knight, a dangerous, mysterious and powerful being. The film has fetched numerous plaudits internationally, with critics showering praises on the superbly acted visual feast.

Vin Diesel fighting monsters on an alien planet? Sounds like an awesome adventure! The third instalment of an incredibly popular franchise, Riddick is what you get when you mix the madness of space fantasy with the brilliance of science fiction. The film follows the journey of the infamous Riddick who is left for dead on an unknown land surrounded by bloodthirsty creatures. While he manages to beam a signal for help, the ones responding are people after his head. How does he get out of this pickle? Watch Riddick on Google Play Movies and iTunes to find out!

Are futuristic fantasy actioners your go to “guilty pleasures”? Well, this Cara Delevingne starrer is just the film for you! “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” tells the story of a wondrous city that is home to species from a thousand planets. When an evil force threatens the existence of this peaceful haven, it is up to Major Valerian and Sergeant Laureline to save the day. With stunning imagery and adrenaline pumping action, the Luc Besson directorial is a simmering edge of the seat affair. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is available on Amazon Prime Video

In a dystopian future, a man on a race against time to save his daughter, teams up with an unlikely ally. “The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One” is a story of hope, family and survival in the garb an epic fantasy thriller. Based in a universe where planet to planet migration is common, a disgruntled soul has to fight through hell and back to retrieve his daughter. Finding an army man for company, the two reluctant heroes set out to battle a dangerous alien species to achieve their mission. Will they be able to do the impossible? The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One is streaming on Google Play Movies and iTunes.

Leave it to the mind behind Weeds, TV’s most loved dark comedy to take a literary classic and give it a dash of crazy! Filmmaker Burr Steers is at his whacky best in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Very similar to the original Jane Austen novel, this film introduces us to Elizabeth and her four sisters, coping with the pressures of getting married in 19th Century rural England. But, it’s not just society they are up against; also present are countless brain eating zombies! A fun spectacle that will delight fantasy buffs who also love humour, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is available on Amazon Prime Video.

The beautiful Chopra girls from Priyanka, Parineeti to now Meera have been making an indelible niche for themselves in the film industry. Meera is Priyanka’s second cousin, and she has already been making her presence felt in the South as well as Hindi films. There have been many stories doing the ‘rounds that Priyanka and Parineeti have not acknowledged their cousin Meera and there are problems within the Chora family. Is this true? Well, we caught up with Meera to find out more about her bond with her Chopra sisters, her films and her journey in the film industry. Read on as this firebrand actor takes on each question on the chin and retaliates with fiery responses

It has been sweet and sour. It’s a bit tough when you are an outsider to do meaningful cinema and make your own mark. But I am happy it’s finally happening. I am getting the kind of work I always wanted to do. I’m finally saying ‘yes’ to more projects than ever before, which means something is happening right.

During my stint in the South, I was younger and did commercially viable movies which were blockbusters. I moved to the Hindi film industry with a conscious resolve to do meaningful work. Being choosy comes with its own perils; one of them is that it slows down the pace, which I am okay with.

This question needs more research by the person who is asking. It’s coming out of sheer ignorance.

It’s a redundant question which I would give a pass.

Oh no, they live on moon, so it’s very tough to meet them.

The world is filled with both good and bad people, in all industries. It all depends upon one’s choices and the path one wants to take.

Obviously, when you are born into a film family, you have easier access to the right people within the industry who can provide you with your first few breaks. This is true for any sector - be it real estate, or even when a doctor’s son or daughter becomes a doctor.

However, whether you will survive the scrutiny of the audience and deserve the accolades totally depends on your hard work, constant innovation, and talent. Your lineage cannot make you a star.

I am only working in Hindi films at the moment. I made a conscious decision a few years back to shift from the South. You will see my work on OTT and other distribution platforms.

I am inclined towards current and relevant topics with a focus on issues related to women. I have gone through my fair share of struggles as a woman and I feel there are compelling stories that can be told that can raise awareness.