South Indian movie 'Manjummel Boys', directed by Chidambaram and starring Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Basi, Balu Varghese, Ganapati S Poduval, Jean Paul Lal, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and Arjun Kurian, is set to release in Telugu on April 6, 2024 [441cc682]. The film, which became the first ever Malayalam film to cross Rs. 200 crores at the box office, will have a wide release in 300 screens in Telugu states [441cc682]. The movie is expected to have an OTT release by the end of April 2024 [441cc682].
Ram Pothineni's upcoming film 'Double Ismart', directed by Puri Jagannadh, is also set to release on August 15, 2024 [59ed80a8]. The film, which is a sequel to 'iSmart Shankar', will be released in theaters in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi [59ed80a8]. The official announcement has been made, and the new poster shows actor Ram Pothineni in a power-packed avatar [59ed80a8]. Along with 'Double Ismart', Dulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Bhaskar' is also set to hit theaters on August 15 and clash at the box office [59ed80a8].
In addition to 'Manjummel Boys' and 'Double Ismart', there are several other South Indian movies that are set to release on OTT platforms in April 2024. 'Premalu' is scheduled to release on Disney+ Hotstar on April 12th [fd160e4b]. 'The Family Star', a movie starring Vijay Devarakonda and Mrunal Thakur, is set to release in Hindi in the next two weeks [a1b3acbb]. 'Hanuman', a Telugu superhero film, is currently streaming in Hindi on JioCinema and will debut on Disney+ Hotstar on April 5th in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions [d6094428].
These releases mark an exciting month for South Indian cinema, with a range of movies catering to different genres and audiences [fd160e4b].
Mrunal Thakur, a Bollywood actress, revealed that she initially wanted to quit Telugu cinema after her first film Sita Ramam due to the language barrier. Despite the film's success, Thakur felt 'handicapped' as she did not know the language and had to translate her dialogues into English and then into Hindi or Marathi. However, her co-star Dulquer Salmaan encouraged her to continue and she credits him for considering Tamil or Kannada films. Thakur will be seen in her third Telugu film, Family Star, alongside Vijay Deverakonda, which will be released on April 5, 2024 [ca868a04].
Moving on to the upcoming Vishal-Hari movie, directed by Hari and produced by Zee Studios, Stone Bench Films, and Invenio, it has cleared censor with a U/A rating [3cb18a4f]. The movie has a runtime of 156.07 minutes and is set to release in theaters on April 26, 2024 [3cb18a4f]. After its theatrical run, the movie will have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, with an expected OTT release date of May 26, 2024 [3cb18a4f]. The movie also stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu, and Vijayakumar. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, cinematography by M Sukumar, stunts by Kanal Kannan, Peter Hein, Dhilip Subbrayan, and Vicky, art by P V Balaji, and editing by T S Jay [3cb18a4f].
AI has envisioned stunning looks of Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, and Sai Pallavi in the movie 'Ramayana' [303f09bd]. Ranbir Kapoor is envisioned as Ram in a stunning orange attire by the seaside. Sai Pallavi is imagined as Sita in an orange saree amidst a forest backdrop. Yash takes on the role of the villain Raavan. Ravi Dubey portrays Laxman with a majestic seaside look. Sunny Deol is reimagined as Hanuman with an intense expression [303f09bd]. Yash has officially joined the movie 'Ramayana' [303f09bd]. The movie is scheduled for release around Diwali in 2025 [303f09bd].
Prabhas' Baahubali, directed by SS Rajamouli, became one of India's most successful films, collecting over Rs 1000 crore at the box office [ad46045b]. There were reports that Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for the titular role, but he rejected it. Now, an AI video of Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali is going viral on social media, although some fans feel he looks more like Harman Baweja than Hrithik Roshan [ad46045b].
The teaser for the movie 'Double iSmart' has been released, generating excitement among fans. Directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Ram Pothineni and Kavya Thapar, the teaser has received positive feedback from fans and has created a buzz on social media. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the movie [cd56ec48].
Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj, chairman and CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment Group, unveiled the poster of Mustajabuddin Malik's film 'God Must Die' at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The film, set in a small town in India, explores the assertion by a character named Abram that he has killed God, sparking a national dialogue on faith and existence. The film features an ensemble cast and aims to challenge audiences' perceptions of truth and spirituality. Sandeep Kartar Singh's performance has already received recognition. The film's premiere at Cannes positions it for potential global acclaim [bc48e0e8].
Adah Sharma, known for her captivating performances in films like 'The Kerala Story' and 'Bastar,' ventures into Telugu cinema with 'C.D. (Criminal Or Devil),' a psychological horror thriller directed by Krishna Annam and produced by SSCM Productions. The film stars Viswant in the male lead role and features a talented ensemble cast. After completing censorship formalities, the film has received a U/A certificate and is set to release on May 24th. 'C.D. (Criminal Or Devil)' promises to deliver a seamless blend of storytelling and technical prowess, offering audiences a thrilling and immersive experience.
Disney Plus Hotstar has announced the return of the crime drama series Criminal Justice for its fourth season. Pankaj Tripathi will reprise his role as the lawyer Madhav Mishra. The upcoming season will delve deeper into Mishra's character and his ability to handle complex legal cases. The release date for season 4 has not been announced yet, but it will be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar [14cc1c23].
Season 3 of the crime thriller series 'Illegal - Justice, Out of Order' starring Akshay Oberoi is set to release on May 29, 2024. The series will be available for streaming on Jio Cinema. The story follows lawyer Niharika Singh as she takes a job with Janardhan Jaitley's legal business and uncovers shocking discoveries. The series has gained popularity since its premiere in 2020. The official trailer for the third season has been released on YouTube and social media platforms. Neha Sharma reprises her role as lawyer Niharika Singh, and Piyush Mishra plays Janardhan Jaitley. The series is written by Reshu Nath and directed by Sahir Raza. Other cast members include Kubbra Sait, Asheema Vardaan, Ira Dubey, Parul Gulati, Satyadeep Mishra, Achint Kaur, Zayn Marie Khan, Neil Bhoopalam, and Anshuman.
The motion poster for the Tulu film 'Middle Class Family' was unveiled recently, featuring Vineeth Kumar in the role of Rishi. The film is directed by Rahul Amin and produced by Anand Kumpala. It is presented by Vaibhav Flix in collaboration with Mango Pickle Entertainment. The key roles in the film are played by Aravind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Sandeep Shetty, Prasanna Shetty Bailoor, Ravi Rama Kunja, Saheel Rai, Navneeth Shetty Kadri, Sharan Chilimbi, and Gammath Kalavider Dubai.