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JioCinema Premium unveils an exciting line-up for August!
Mumbai: August, brimming with the festive spirit and extended weekends, is the ideal time to dive into some top-notch entertainment, and JioCinema Premium is all set to entertain its viewers with a captivating line-up that has something for everyone.
The lineup kickstarts with the OTT comeback of Tusshar Kapoor with the comedy-thriller series Dus June Ki Raat, releasing on 4th August, where he plays an unlucky man who can’t seem to catch a break, promising lots of laughs and thrilling moments. The month also brings the highly anticipated detective series Shekhar Home, premiering on 14th August, starring Kay Kay Menon, Rasika Duggal, and Ranvir Shorey. Set in Bengal in the early 1990s, the gripping series is an original work of fiction inspired by literary works by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which are in the public domain. Adding to the patriotic fervour of Independence Day will be the youth-centric show Cadets, starring Tanay Chheda and Chayan Chopra, which follows four friends finding their purpose at a fictional tri-services academy, and premieres on 30 August.
With a month full of finales, the popular reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3 is all set for its grand finale on 2 August, followed by the exciting finale of House of the Dragon Season 2 on 5 August. That’s not all! Movie fans are in for a treat with the much-awaited release of Dune: Part 2, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, on 1st August, followed by Godzilla vs Kong on 29 August. For those who love a good rom-com, Ghudchadi, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Parth Samthaan, is set to entertain on 9 August, with the intriguing film Tikdam starring Amit Sial arriving on 23 August. The documentary Moving Mountains Within, premiering on 7 August, follows runners braving a 555 km race in Ladakh, facing high-altitude challenges and harsh weather. Elevating the entertainment quotient will be the 5 seasons of Bigg Boss Marathi with none other than Riteish Deshmukh, premiering every day at 9 pm, and Khatron Ke Khiladi with Rohit Shetty every Saturday-Sunday at 9.30 pm.
For wholesome entertainment for the little ones, all-time favourite movies Motu Patlu and Mission KungFu Kid will be available from 2 August, followed by Chikoo Bunty – Bhaagam Bhaag Express on 14 August. New episodes of Golmaal Jr. and Pakdam Pakdai, and seasons of Peppa Pig will keep kids entertained throughout the month. Additionally, viewers can catch up on their Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada shows like Megha Barsenge, Durga, and Drusti Bottu and the movie Koti before TV.
This August, enjoy new premieres from the extensive library of reality shows, originals, movies, kids & family entertainment, and international content, along with exclusive early access to network content 24 hours before it airs on TV, only on JioCinema Premium at Rs. 29 per month!
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
