Watch: Action Special Feat. Housefull 5, Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, Rana Naidu
'From John Wick to Jatt Wack'
This week on FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives into five action-packed (and action-mocking) titles — from the world of John Wick to a movie that literally giggles at the word 'action.' We review Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, and Rana Naidu S2 — before saving the best for last with a TV Gold recommendation you don't want to miss.
Also in Hype Check: Housefull 5 — a bachelor party of a movie that confuses creepy with comedy and somehow still gets away with it. Is this the future of cringe-core? We break down why India's dumbest franchise keeps pulling in crowds.
Watch till the end for your must-watch TV pick of the week. Spoiler: it's not what you think.
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