Superman, Aap Jaisa Koi, Narivetta: OTT and theatre releases this week | June 7 – 13

After multiple reiterations of the red-caped crusader, fans of the timeless DC comics character can now catch James Gunn’s vision of Superman, hitting theatres this Friday. Meanwhile, R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh take the lead in a unique love story of differences in Aap Jaisa Koi, arriving on Netflix.

OTT RELEASES

Moonwalk

Streaming platform: JioHotstar

Release date: July 9

Set in the 1980s, a group of teenage boys form a dance group inspired by Michael Jackson and enter the All Kerala Breakdancing Competition under the name Moonwalkers in hopes of lifting the trophy. Directed by Vinod A.K., the film stars Anunath, Meenakshi Raveendran, Sreekanth Murali, Rishi Kainikkara, and Arjun Manila.

Aap Jaisa Koi

Streaming platform: Netflix

Release date: July 11

Shrirenu, a Sanskrit teacher well into his 40s, is on a personal quest for the perfect wife. A traditional man by nature, his path crosses with Madhu Bose, a 32-year-old woman who is unapologetic. As love unfolds in his middle age, only they can decide if they’re meant to be—all while under society’s sharp eye. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film stars R. Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sachin Kavetham, Ayesha Raza Mishra, and Manish Chaudhari.

Madea’s Destination Wedding

Streaming platform: Netflix

Release date: July 11

Madea is off to the Bahamas with the Simmons family for the destination wedding of her grandniece. The rushed wedding is clouded with suspicion when Tiffany begins to question her fiance, Zavier. Directed by Tyler Perry, who also dons the iconic Madea florals, the film also stars Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, and Diamond White.

Narivetta

Streaming platform: SonyLIV

Release date: July 11

This Malayalam flick revolves around the 2003 Muthanga incident, where the Kerala Police were accused of firing on the marginalised Adivasis in Wayanad, who gathered in protest over the land allocation dispute. Helmed by Anuraj Manohar, the film stars Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, and Priyamvada Krishnan.

Foundation Season 3

Streaming platform: Apple TV+

Release date: July 11

Set a century-and-a-half after the events of the second season, the Foundation is faced with a new adversary—The Mule. Adorned with the powers of mind control, he becomes a threat that only Gaal can conquer in the intergalactic war. Created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman, the series stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Cassian Bilton, and Laura Birn.

Ballard

Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release date: July 9

When demoted from homicide to cold cases, Detective Renée Ballard of the LAPD wants to prove that she has what it takes to get back to her old division, but a cold case she is handed turns into a hunt for a notorious serial killer. A spin-off of Bosch, the series is created by Michael Connelly and Michael Alaimo, and stars Maggie Q, Titus Welliver, John Carroll Lynch, Courtney Taylor, and Michael Mosley.

THEATRE RELEASES

Superman

Release date: July 11

Superman faces his biggest nemesis after Kryptonite, the billionaire Lex Luthor, who is out to annihilate the caped crusader and reclaim global power. Superman must fend off the threat while grappling with the world and governmental scepticism. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, and Anthony Carrigan.

Maalik

Release date: July 11

A violent gangster drama, the film focuses on Maalik’s rise to power in the criminal underworld. The narrative delves into the themes of exploitation and power. Directed by Pulkit, the film stars Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, Huma Qureshi, and Anshumaan Pushkar.

Soothravakyam

Release date: July 11

This Malayalam drama centres on Circle Inspector Christo Xavier and his station, with events unfolding that hint at mystery and suspense. Directed by Eugien Jos Chirammel, the film stars Shine Tom Chacko, Srikanth Kandragula, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, and Divya M. Nair.

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