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Catch Prabhas in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ in theaters and enjoy ‘Chanakya’ and ‘Bridgerton’ on OTT
Mumbai: As June begins, it brings forth a plethora of choices for fans of historic and period dramas. So whether you’re drawn to epic adventures, historical dramas, or gripping sagas of ancient wisdom, this month offers an abundance of captivating narratives to explore and enjoy. From Kalki 2898 AD in theaters, Bridgerton Season to Chanakya, an audio series on Pocket FM, there’s a lot of variety for consumers – stay tuned!
Here’s a list of film, OTT series, and audio series to lookout for:
Kalki 2898 AD (In theaters)
An upcoming Indian epic sci-fi action film, set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD, depicts a modern avatar of Vishnu, the Hindu god, protecting the world from evil. Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, it stars Prabhas in the lead role, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, forming part of The Kalki Cinematic Universe.
Chanakya (Pocket FM)
2600 years ago the land of India became synonymous with a name that changed its destiny forever. The name was ‘Chanakya’. A great teacher who was happy performing his duties, until the day his very existence was questioned. That day he decided to free India from the clutches of an evil empire and did so by conquering King Dhanananda and establishing the Great Mauryan Empire under the reign of King Chandragupta Maurya. Chanakya is not just a story but a deep dive into the prowess of Chanakya that made impossible, possible!
Bridgerton (Netflix)
Set against the backdrop of the Regency era, the eight close-knit siblings of the noble and powerful Bridgerton family – Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth – navigate London high society in search of love, surrounded by friends and rivals alike. The next part of Season 3 will be live from 13th June 2024.
The New Avatar (Pocket FM)
A brave prince, Daksh is betrayed and brutally murdered by his own fiancee, Chinai. Things take a turn post Daksh’s death when Chinai is given the title of the Queen of the kingdom. Nobody knows the real reason behind Daksh’s murder. Daksh’s body may have died but his soul is seeking justice for what happened to him. In order to find out what happened, Daksh’s soul lands in a young boy’s body who lives with his helpless and poor mother. Now Daksh not only needs justice as a prince but also as a helpless young boy. What happens next? Does Daksh find out the truth behind his murder? Does he succeed in helping the little boy and his mother? Tune into The New Avatar only on Pocket FM to know more.
The Crown (Netflix)
A historical drama television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, consists of six seasons spanning almost six decades, beginning shortly before the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947 and ending with the 2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
