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Weeks after Netflix India announced its slate of programming for 2024, rival Prime Video on Tuesday revealed its own lineup of upcoming films and shows. At the top of the list was the Indian leg of the streamer’s ambitious global espionage franchise Citadel. Co-created by Raj and DK, Citadel: India is the third spinoff of the ‘mothership’ series, which starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, and opened to poor reviews last year. Also on the lineup were the third seasons of the massively popular shows Mirzapur, The Family Man and Panchayat.
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Matka King
Vijay Varma starrer Matka King is set against the backdrop of 1960’s in Mumbai. The story revolves around a cotton trader (played by Varma), who in his greed for respect starts a gambling game called Matka. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is written by Nagraj and Abhay Koranne. It is produced by Roy Kapur Films.
Citadel Honey Bunny
The Raj and Dk directorial is the Indian leg of global series Citadel. The show stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan and set in 1990s. The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher. The American leg of Citadel was headed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden.
The Rana Connection
This Telugu talk show is hosted by actor Rana Daggubati and promises interesting line-up of guests and conversations. The show is backed by Rana’s banner Spirit Media Pvt Ltd and has Rajeev Ranjan and Prashanth Potluri credited as producers.
Dupahiya
Led by Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane, Dupahiya revolves around a village’s pride of being crime-free for 25 years. However, the celebrations remain incomplete when a bike gets stolen. Directed by Sonam Nair, it is written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg and also stars Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Srivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma.
Snakes and Ladders
This Tamil series is based on four children, who end up stuck in a dangerous, life threatening situation. Created by Kamala Alchemis and Dhivakar Kamal. the series is directed by Bharath Muralidharan, Ashok Veerappan, and Kamala Alchemis. The cast includes Naveen Chandra, Muthu Kumar, Nandaa, Srinda, Manoj Bharathiraja, Ramachandran, Sreejith Ravi, Samrit Surya, Rageshwar Surya, Kumar Tharun, and Sasha Bharen.
Gangs Kuruthi Punal
The Tamil series is a fictional period drama, with the story revolving around the dark side and lives of smugglers, dealers, pornographers, film stars, aristocrats, and politicians. Directed by Noah, it stars Sathyaraj, Ashok Selvan, Nasser, Nimisha Sajayan, Ritika Singh, and Easwari Rao. Soundarya Rajinikanth serves as the creative producer of the series.
Rangeen
Vineet Kumar and Rajshri Deshpande starrer Rangeen, revolves around a middle aged man and his discovery of an uncomfortable truth around marriage. The show is directed by Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua and filmmaker Kabir Khan is the Creative Producer of the show. It is written by Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi.
Khauf
This psychological-supernatural thriller revolves around the life of a woman, who moves into a room in Delhi, unaware of what has happened there before. As spine-chilling incidents take place one after the other, the young woman must fight the evil outside and within. Khauf, starring Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla, is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. It is written by Smita Singh.
Arabia Kadali
A fictional suspense drama series that revolves around a group of fishermen from rival villages who inadvertently trespass into international waters and find themselves imprisoned in a foreign jail, Arabia Kadali is produced by First Frame Entertainments Pvt Ltd and co-written by Krish Jagarlamudi, Dr Chintakindi Srinivas Rao, Surya Kumar, and Sunil D The Telugu series will see Satya Dev and Anandhi in leading roles.
Call Me Bae
Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic, this show stars Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada and Varun Sood. The description of the show read, “Downsized from heiress to hustler, Bae discovers that her most valuable assets aren’t her diamonds, but her street smarts and style. Broke but refusing to be broken, she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, behens, and her better self.”
The Tribe
The Tribe is a story of the young and unafraid who are chasing an epic dream. It revolves around the lives of a group of Indian influencers, who have been set up to crack global fame in Los Angeles and it is for the audience to find out whether they are brave or foolish. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta Aneesha Baig serving as the executive producers. The Tribe is directed by Omkar Potdar and will Alanna Panday, Alaviaa Jaaferi, Srushti Porey, Alfia Jafry, Aryaana Gandhi and Hardik Zaveri in key roles.
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Get to know the real Uorfi Javed, India’s biggest viral sensation, as she ups her game and her fame while also keeping her fully dysfunctional family together in a new exciting series, produced by Sol Productions and directed by Sandeep Kukreja with Meghana Badola serving as the creative director.
Dil Dosti Dilemma
Asmara’s summer takes an unexpected turn when she is sent to her grandparents’ neighbourhood as a form of punishment. To maintain appearances with her friends, she pretends to be in Canada. Produced by 10 Years Younger Productions and directed by Debbie Rao, Dil Dosti Dilemma featured Anushka Sen, Tanvi Azmi, Shishir Sharma, Suhasini Mulay, Khush Jotwani, Vishakha Pandey, Revathi Pillai and Elisha Mayor.
Bandwaale
Produced by OML Entertainment and helmed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari, Bandwaale focuses on the life of Mariam, a young poetess, who finds herself trapped in a sleepy town where every young girl’s future lies her marriage. She hopes to find freedom by uploading her poetry on the internet with the help of her band of misfits — a brass band singer and a new age. It will feature Shalini Pandey, Zahaan Kapoor, Swanand Kirkire, Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidhyarthi and Anupama Kumar in key roles.
Ziddi Girls
In Ziddi Girls, Gen Z freshers are all set to change as they enter the illustrious corridors of Matilda House College. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd, the show delves into deep friendships, misunderstandings, heartbreaks, and self-discovery. Co-directed by Shonali Bose, Neha Veena Sharma, and Vasant Nath, Ziddi Girls will feature Simran, Revathy, Nandita Das, Nandish Sandhu, Anupriya Caroli, Atiya Tara Nayak, Ayushi Rawat, Zaina Ali and Umang Bhadana.
Supermen of Malegaon
Produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh and Shashank Arora, Supermen of Malegaon follows the journey of an aspiring filmmaker as he bands together his group of friends to make a film for his small town of Malegaon. A heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the essence of friendship and the transformative power of filmmaking. It has been written by Varun Grover and Reema Kagti and directed by Reema Kagti
Cheekati Lo
Cheekati Lo is a gripping investigative crime thriller that follows the relentless journey of a determined young woman as she unravels the disturbing truth behind a serial rapist. Produced by Suresh Production Pvt Ltd and Suresh Babu, Cheekati Lo is written by Chandra Pemmaraju.
Andhera
Excel Media and Entertainment LLP ‘s Andhera dives into the shadow of Mumbai’s shimmering skyline where a sinister force hunts the living. In this visceral tale of urban horror, a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on this living darkness to avert impending doom. Andhera will see Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, Surveen Chawla, Vatsal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, and Pranay Pachauri in key roles.
In Transit
In Transit is a documentary series that explores the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating love, identity, and the boundaries of gender in a uniquely Indian way. Produced by Tiger Baby Digital LLP with Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti serving as the creative producers, In Transit is directed by Ayesha Sood.
Daring Partners
In Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd’s Daring Partners, Two best-friends embark on a risky journey as partners in an alcohol start-up. The series unfolds their audacious journey, where they challenge norms, bend rules, and ‘craft’ their destiny within a male-dominated industry. Daring Partners will feature Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty, and Jaaved Jaaferi.
Uppu Kappu Rambu
In the satirical comedy, Uppu Kappu Rambu, a fictional village faces an extraordinary crisis as the cemetery runs out of space. Uproarious chaos ensues as the community rallies together, finding inventive solutions to overcome this unusual predicament. Directed by Ani IV, it features Suhas Pagolu and Keerthy Suresh.
Be Happy
Remo D’Souza Entertainment’s Be Happy will feature Abhishek A Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Nasser, Inayat Verma and Johny Lever. It is a story of a single father and his talented daughter who aspire to perform on the country’s biggest dance reality show. Be Happy highlights the extraordinary lengths a father will go to fulfill his daughter’s dreams and find true happiness. Produced by Lizelle Remo D’Souza and directed by Remo D’Souza, the film has been co-written by Remo D’Souza, Tushar Hiranandani, Kanishka Singh Deo and Chirag Garg.
Chhorii 2
A sequel to Nushrratt Bharuccha’s horror film, Chhorii 2 will see the actress’ character Sakshi rescuing her seven-year-old daughter from being sacrificed by an evil cult to satisfy Pradhan Ji, their resident leader, while fighting societal superstitions and the horror that continues to haunt her and young women around her. Produced by T-Series, Crypt TV, and Abundantia Entertainment and directed by Vishal Furia, the film will also feature Soha Ali Khan.
Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1
Written, directed and enacted by Rishab Shetty Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1 will show that there is no calamity greater than lavish desires. Such a calamity caused by a petty king ignites a rage in the heart of God’s chosen tribal leader.
Subedaar
Anil Kapoor as Subedaar Arjun Singh grapples with civilian life, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter, and societal dysfunction. The man who once fought for the nation must now fight enemies within to protect his home and family. Subedaar is produced by Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni and Anil Kapoor and directed by Suresh Triveni.
Chandu Champion
Starring Kartik Aaryan, Chandu Champion is a story of a man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never give up attitude led to India’s first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, who also directed the film, Chandu Champion is co-written by Kabir and Sumit Arora.
Housefull 5
Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull franchise is back with its fifth film Housefull 5. Featuring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in leading roles, Housefull 5 promises five times the laughter, five times the madness, and five times more confusions. Fans appreciate the franchise for its light-hearted entertainment and ability to deliver laughs. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Tarun Mansukhani serving as the co-producer and director, the film will have an ensemble.
Baaghi 4
Tiger Shroff will reprise his role as Ronnie in action-packed Baaghi 4. Sajid Nadiadwala’s series is known for its high-octane action sequences and intense storylines. The franchise has garnered a significant fan following for its adrenaline-pumping action and charismatic leads. Each installment features a new storyline while retaining the core elements of action, romance, and drama.
Shoojit Sircar’s Next
In his untitled, starring Abhishek Bachachan as Arjun, Shoojit Sircar crafts an intrinsically emotional journey with an entertaining narrative through this story about a father and daughter as they navigate through life’s surprises. The film compels us to discover the true value of life’s fleeting moments, learning to cherish each one. This heartwarming tale is a ‘celebration of life’ in its everyday, ordinary chaos. Produced by Rising Sun Films Pvt. Ltd and Kino Works LLP, the film also features Johnny Lever, Ahilya Bamroo, and Jayant Kriplani.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Telugu film HHVM is the tale of revolutionary Veera Mallu, who was touted to be the first Indian to orchestrate a revolt against the Mughal empire. The large-scale historical drama walks through the early life of Veera Mallu and the mission he chooses to raise revolution against the ghastly actions of the army generals in the Mughal empire. The film will feature Pawan Kalyan, Nidhi Agarwal and Bobby Deol.
Kanguva
Written by Siruthai Siva, Adi Narayana and Madhan Karky and Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Kanguva travels 500 years from the 1700s to 2023 is about a hero who has to fulfill a mission left unfinished.
Vaa Vaathiyaar
In Tamil film Vaa Vaathiyaar, a fanatic fan of legendary actor MGR raises his grandson like a reincarnation of MGR. But does he grow like MGR? What happens when he grows differently, which is in conflict with the ideals of his grandfather? The film features Karthi, Sathyaraj, Raj Kiran, Krithi Shetty and Karunakaran.
Stree 2
In this sequel to the blockbuster film Stree, the makers revisit the small town of Chanderi years after the events of Stree and find that the town is being preyed on by a new threat. It falls to a ragtag group of friends, Vicky and company, to save the town once again. Produced by Maddock Films Pvt Ltd and Jio Studios, the Amar Kaushik directorial features Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khuranna.
Ikkis
Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, is a biopic on second lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, who is among highly decorated heroes of the 1971 War. Produced by Maddock Films Pvt Ltd, Ikkis is directed by Sriram Raghavan.
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia is about Aryan who is not able to find a perfect life partner. He meets a perfect girl, Sifra, during an official assignment in the US and falls in love with her only to discover later that it’s an impossible love story.
Ashwatthama – The Saga Continues
Set in the present era marked by rapid technological advancements and humanity’s remarkable capabilities, Ashwatthama confronts the challenges of modernity, facing off against formidable adversaries in a high-octane, action-packed narrative. As the mystery of a legendary figure thrust into the chaos of the present day unravels, the film explores the inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives the world he has witnessed for thousands of years. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh and directed by Sachin B Ravi, the film will see Shahid Kapoor playing Ashwatthama.
Besides this, the trailer of Inspector Rishi, with Naveen Chandra in the titular role, was launched at the event.
Also on the slate is a new series from Shonali Bose and possibly a new film from Vishal Bhardwaj. But the single biggest surprise of the slate is expected to be Stardom, an upcoming series written and directed by Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan. The show is reportedly set in the seedy underbelly of the Hindi film industry, and will feature numerous celebrity cameos.
This year, Prime Video’s biggest Indian release has arguably been Indian Police Force, a TV spinoff of Rohit Shetty’s sprawling cop universe of big-budget films. The streamer is also gearing up to release the period drama Ae Watan Mere Watan, starring Sara Ali Khan and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment. Karan Johar’s digital venture appears to have fully moved to Prime after initially launching a slate of titles on Netflix. Dharmatic’s next Prime Video project after Ae Watan Mere Watan is the comedy-drama series Call Me Bae, starring Ananya Panday.
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