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Hungama Play announces a stellar line-up of the latest Hollywood blockbusters
Hungama Play, a premium video on demand platform owned by Hungama Digital Media, premiered a slew of the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Beginning with the latest and darkest chapter of The Conjuring Universe, The Nun was premiered on 21st January Hungama Play. It will also premier the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe Awards nominee and winner, Bradley Cooper – Lady Gaga starrer A Star is Born on 4th February. This will be followed by the release of the Michael B Jordan and Sylvester Stallone starrer – Creed II, and the global smash hit – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in March.
The Nun, which premiered on Monday, brings back the malevolent force in the form of the same demonic nun that first terrorized the audiences in The Conjuring 2 (also available on Hungama Play). Starring Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Bonnie Aarons, Ingrid Bisu and Charlotte Hope, The Nun received immense praise for its performances, from critics and viewers alike. Written by Gary Dauberman and James Wan, the film is directed by Corin Hardy.
The most talked about film of the season, A Star is Born, premieres on Hungama Play on 4th February 2019. Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut was nominated for 5 Golden Globe Awards (winning in the Best Original Song category), 9 Critics Choice Movie Awards (with Lady Gaga winning the Best Actress trophy) and is the front runner at the upcoming Academy Awards too. It explores the relationship between a seasoned musician, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) and a struggling artist, Ally (Lady Gaga). Even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga along with Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Sam Elliott, Anthony Ramos, Rafi Gavron, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and is written by Bradley Cooper, Eric Roth and Will Fetters.
Premiering in March on Hungama Play, Creed II stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, and Russell Hornsby among other actors and is a sequel to the 2015 film, Creed. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the movie leads upto an ultimate showdown between the ruling boxing champion, Adonis Creed – the son of former champion, Apollo Creed who was killed in 1985 by Russian boxer, Ivan Drogo, in a tragic match, and Drago’s son – another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life – a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession.
From the imagination of Wizarding World creator J.K. Rowling comes the Fantastic Beasts film series, magical adventures set before the time of Harry Potter. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. Directed by David Yates, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Carmen Ejogo, Poppy Corby-Tuech, Brontis Jodorowsky, Kevin Guthrie, Jude Law and Johnny Depp, and will premiere on Hungama Play in March.
All the above movies will be available to stream across all Hungama Play destinations. This includes the apps on Google Playstore and Apple Store, web interface, along with Hungama Play on Vodafone Play, Amazon Fire TV Stick and Android TVs. Hungama’s strategic association with Xiaomi will also enableconsumers to enjoy the movies via Hungama Play on Mi Video and Mi TV.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
