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Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Last updated on: June 25, 2020 13:15 IST

Gulabo Sitabo's release on Amazon Prime has paved the way for many more movies releasing on OTT platforms.

'Gulabo Sitabo is going to 203 nations simultaneously'

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies coming up for release.

Laxmmi Bomb, Disney+ Hotstar

IMAGE: Akshay Kumar in Laxmmi Bomb.

There is buzz that Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb will arrive on OTT soon though an official statement is yet to arrive.

Shakuntala Devi, Amazon Prime Video

IMAGE: Vidya Balan in and as Shakuntala Devi.

Close on the heels of Gulabo Sitabo, Producer Vikram Malhotra announced the release of Shakuntala Devi on Amazon Prime.

The film is ready for release and with the kind of costs involved in the making of this Vidya Balan starrer, it is a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Dil Bechara, Disney+ Hotstar

IMAGE: Sanjana Sanghi and Sushant Singh Rajput on the poster of Dil Bechara.

Stuck in the cans for some time now, Dil Bechara was headed for an OTT release even before the lockdown was announced.

With Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, there is renewed interest in this love story.

Bulbbul, Netflix

IMAGE: Tripti Dimri in Bulbbul.

Bulbbul was made for Netflix.

Anushka Sharma and her brother Karunesh Sharma are turning out to be big players on the OTT front, as evidenced by her previous production, the critically applauded Paatal Lok.

The Sharmas step into the horror space once again after Pari with this film starring Tripti Dimri, Rahul Bose, Avinash Tiwary, Paoli Dam and Parambrata Chattopadhyay.

Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl, Netflix

IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor on the poster of Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl.

After Dhadak, Karan Johar launched another film with Janhvi Kapoor, Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl.

Just before the lockdown was announced, Johar's Dharma Productions had announced a release date.

Three months later, realising that a theatrical release will take longer, the film heads to Netflix.

Sadak 2, Disney+ Hotstar

IMAGE: Pooja Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt with Mahesh Bhatt who returns to direction with Sadak 2.

Though an official announcement is awaited, Mahesh Bhatt's comeback film Sadak 2 will likely skip a theatrical release.

A biggie with Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapoor along with the original Sadak pair of Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt.

A part of the film's shoot is unfinished and Mahesh and brother Mukesh Bhatt are getting ready to complete it.

Virgin Bhanupriya, ZEE5

IMAGE: Urvashi Rautela in Virgin Bhanupriya.

A quickie announced not too long ago, Virgin Bhanupriya wrapped up in a jiffy.

Starring Urvashi Rautela, this one is a light-hearted film with a bit of naughtiness thrown in.

Bhosle, Sony LIV

IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee in Bhosle.

Bhosle tells the story of a retired cop, played by Manoj Bajpayee.

The actor, who is also one of the producers, has already won awards for his performance on the festival circuit.

Yaara, ZEE5

IMAGE: Shruti Haasan, Vijay Varma, Vidyut Jammwal and director Tigmanshu Dhulia. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shruti Haasan/Twitter

Though the film was made five years ago, it couldn't manage a theatrical release.

The Vidyut Jammwal-Amit Sadh-Shruti Haasan starrer is a period film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Lootcase, Disney+ Hotstar

IMAGE: Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Duggal, Vijay Raaz and Ranvir Shorey on the poster of Lootcase.

The promo of Lootcase was released last year, and it had seemed that the Kunal Kemmu,-Rasika Duggal-Vijay Raaz-Ranvir Shorey starrer would see a theatrical release.

But the lockdown aborted that plan and the film seems headed for an OTT release.

JOGINDER TUTEJA