And the world of cinema, just a couple of clicks away. As we endure yet another week of the lockdown, let films be your saviour—and your escape. And perhaps, this time, try some movies from South India? In recent years, South Indian movies—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Tulu—have grasped the interest of many cinephiles, not because they are funny, but because they have endearing and compelling stories that are complex and raw and deviate from mainstream cinema tropes.

The world has virtually come to a standstill, courtesy coronavirus. There is uncertainty all over the world about the future of the human race. Isolated at home, maybe alone, it is important to keep our spirits high. Here is a list of 10 movies that would offer the much-needed comfort and remind us of the need for sacrifice, courage, compassion and kindness in these trying times. What it takes to be kind?

YouTube is a wonderful place to watch the free online content of your choice. The best way to kill time on YouTube is to binge-watch movies. Yes, streaming flicks in the now available HD format makes it all the more alluring to watch movies from a consolidated space attributed for this purpose.