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Congratulations on making it through another month of quarantine! We can all easily agree that this unprecedented and overwhelming experience hasn’t been the most smooth-sailing. However, binge-watching movies and series over OTT platforms for hours (admittedly sometimes throughout the day) softens the blow.
Numerous theatrical releases have changed course due to the pandemic and jumped on the OTT bandwagon. With not much else to pass the time at home, the direct-to-digital releases may prove to be an exciting addition to our calendars.
With the novel Coronavirus showing minimal signs of allowing us out of our houses, we took it upon ourselves to provide you with a list of releases on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime to keep you going.
I. Shakuntala Devi - Amazon Prime
Very much unlike the online Math classes, Shakuntala Devi by Anu Menon may actually get most of interested in the daunting subject. Featuring Vidya Balan in the titular role, the movie maps the journey of the ‘Human Computer’ all through her initial inspiration, days of glory, and personal downfalls. The story of the mathematical legend will be available to stream on Amazon Prime on July 31.
Watch the trailer here.
II. Dil Bechara - Disney+ Hotstar
Based on John Green’s book The Fault In Our Stars and a remake of the Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley starrer, Dil Bechara stars the late Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi. A story that is sure to provoke a tear or two (or even a tear-fountain, we don’t blame you!) shows two youngsters battling through their own journeys with cancer. The film, however, chooses to focus on youngsters in love than youngsters in pain. It is directed by Mukesh Chhabra with music from AR Rahman. Dil Bechara will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar on 24 July.
Watch the trailer here.
III. Laxmmi Bomb - Disney+ Hotstar
Calling the movie his ‘passion project’, Akshay Kumar announced on 29 June that his film will be released on Disney+ Hotstar soon. Also starring Kiara Advani, the film is a remake of the 2011 Tamil hit ‘Kanchana’ which was directed by and starred Raghava Lawrence. This version too is directed by Lawrence. It is a horror-comedy where Akshay Kumar’s character is seen to be possessed by the spirit of a trans man, Laxmmi.
Disney+ Hotstar is yet to announce the film’s release date.
IV. Bhuj: The Pride Of India - Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya, the film about the 1971 Indo-Pak tensions focuses on the story of Squadron Leader Vijay Karinik, played by Ajay Devgn. Sonakshi Sinha plays the role of Sunderben Jetha Madharparya who led a group of 299 women in helping rebuild an airstrip so that the Indian Air Force may land safely. The movie will also see appearances from Sanjay Dutt, Rana Daggubati, and Parineeti Chopra.
Disney+ Hotstar is yet to announce the film’s release date.
V. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl - Netflix
Starring Janhvi Kapoor, the film is the story of India’s first female combat pilot in the Indian Air Force. The film traces Gunjan’s journey from people negating her dreams of becoming a pilot to her ending up protecting those very people as she fights for them at Kargil. The film is directed by Sharan Sharma and will release on Netflix close to Independence Day on 12 August.
Watch the trailer here.
VI. A Suitable Boy - Netflix
Defying all the so-called ‘rules’ of love, A Suitable Boy is a BBC series by filmmaker Mira Nair. Starring Tanya Maniktla, Ishaan Khatter, Tabu and more, the series explores the various facets of love and whether certain restrictions can overpower it. Set in the post-Independence era in North India, it is based on the iconic novel A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth.
While the first episode of the series airs on BBC on 26 July, Netflix is yet to announce its release date on the platform.
Watch the trailer here.
VII. Ludo - Netflix
Anurag Basu’s film Ludo was meant to release theatrically on 24 April 2020 but due to the shutdown of theatres, it has moved to Netflix. What seems to be a twisted tale, Ludo follows the journey of four people, their destinies and brings to light just how intertwined they are with each other. The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Aditya Roy Kapur. Netflix is yet to announce its release date.
VIII. Masaba Masaba - Netflix
Alongside her mother, Neena Gupta, Masaba Gupta will make her acting debut in this scripted series. A Sonam Nair creation, Masaba Masaba celebrates the little joys of life as Masaba nudges her own way through in a world full of expectations, judgement and failures. Netflix is yet to announce its release date.
IX. Mismatched - Netflix
YouTube creator, Prajakta Koli makes her Netflix debut with actor Rohit Saraf in this romantic, light-hearted film. Created by Akarsh Khurana, the movie revolves around the life of two people with contrasting lives and interests and how they unfold their chapter of love. Prajakta plays the character of Dimple opposite Rohit as Rishi. Netflix is yet to announce its release date.
X. Torbaaz - Netflix
A Sanjay Dutt and Nargis Fakhri starrer, Torbaaz explores the story of a man that transforms the life of a group of children from a refugee camp through the game of cricket. The film is directed by Girish Malik and was mostly shot in Kyrgyzstan. Netflix is yet to announce its release date.
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