Even as various producers have postponed their theatre release due to the rising quantity of Coronavirus circumstances, the OTT platforms will continue the spree of releasing a host of thrilling internet series and films in the month of April. Even as various major ticket films await for Coronavirus circumstances to come down for the release of their films in theatres, a lot of compact-price range and experimental films have pinned their hopes on the OTT platforms. Here is the list of the majority of the new internet series and films which are going to release this month on the OTT platforms.
The Big Day: Collection 2 on Netflix
Sequel of the hit Netflix internet series The Big Day is going to get started streaming from April 7. The series which narrated the grandeur of the major Indian fat weddings with a total of six weddings in its 1st season is coming with its second season. If the trailer of The Big Day: Collection 2 is something to go by then the weddings shown in season 2 are going to take the audience on a more thrilling and entertaining journey than the earlier season.
Ajeeb Daastans on Netflix
Helmed by 4 directors- Kayoze Irani, Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, and Neeraj Ghaywan – Ajeeb Daastans is a collection of 4 distinct stories. The series apart from getting led by some of India’s finest female actors like Shefali Shah, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Fatima Sana Shaikh has also been developed by arguably the largest production studio led by Karan Johar. The 4 stories will discover distinct feelings and themes like jealousy, prejudice, entitlement and toxicity. The series will get started streaming from April 16 on Netflix.
The Disciple on Netflix
Chaitanya Tamhane directed The Disciple which has won various awards at International Film Festivals and other national film festivals is lastly getting released for the bigger audience on Netflix. Steered by lead actor Aditya Modak, the film traces the journey of the central protagonist as he undergoes the journey of studying music from classical music stalwarts. The film also depicts the old Guru-Shishya tradition in a realistic manner. The film has currently won the prestigious FIPRESCI award and has premiered at the 77th Venice Film Festival. The film will be streaming on Netflix from April 30.
Joji on Amazon Prime Video
Based on all time favourite William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, the crime drama Joji is anticipated to hold the audience enthralled as the drama unfolds. Directed by Dileesh Pothan, the film will have actor Fahadh Faasil as the lead actor who is an engineering drop out and a failure in the eyes of his father. Apart from Faasil, the film will also have actors like Sunny PN, Baburaj, Shammi Thilakan, Alistar Alex, Unnimaya Prasad, and Basil Joseph amongst other individuals. Joji will be streaming from April 7.
Hello Charlie on Amazon Prime Video
Hello Charlie which has been developed by actor-director Farhan Akhtar, Hello Charlie is touted to be a household comedy which will leave its audience laughing on the floor. The central theme of the film is transporting a gorilla from Diu to Mumbai. The comedy is getting helmed by a bunch of seasoned actors of the genre which includes Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav amongst other individuals. The lead function of the film is getting played by Aadar Jain. The film is going to be aired on Amazon Prime Video from April 9.
The Big Bull on Disney+Hotstar
Led by actor Abhishek Bachchan, the Big Bull re-tells the story of broker Harshad Mehta from the 1990s who took the share industry by a storm by his clever but unfair dealings. This is not the 1st time that the rags to riches story of Harshad Mehta is getting adapted on the major screen. ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ which was released only a couple of months back as a internet series won the hearts of audience and critics each. The Big Bull, as a result, will not only have to present a tight narrative that attracts the audience but also will invariably be compared with Scam 1992. The film is getting released on April 8 on Disney+Hotstar.