Special Ops Season 2, Tanvi the Great, Nikita Roy: OTT and theatre releases this week | July 14 – 20
Sonakshi Sinha-starrer Nikita Roy arrives on the silver screens this week after multiple delays, while Anupam Kher’s Tanvi the Great, screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, will hit Indian theatres on July 18.
OTT RELEASES
Special Ops Season 2
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 18
Himmat Singh returns with a fresh mission—to combat the looming theatre of cyber-terrorism in India. When a scientist gets kidnapped for his cutting-edge AI technology, the R&AW agent and his unit must keep the threat at bay and unmask the perpetrators before they take over India’s digital payment platform. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series stars Himmat Singh, Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, and Saiyami Kher.
Kuberaa
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: July 18
An unassuming beggar joins hands with a determined police officer to stop a corrupt and influential figure, but something unexpected happens along the way. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the film features Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil.
The Bhootnii
Streaming platform: Zee5
Release date: July 18
Terrorised by a ghost that rises annually from “the virgin tree” every Valentine's Day, the petrified hostel boys enlist eccentric ghostbuster-type Baba to get rid of the evil spirit that haunts them before it claims its next victim. Helmed by Sidhaant Sachdev, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Aasif Khan.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: July 16
Another summer at Cousins Beach and Belly's rushed engagement to Jeremiah faces family disapproval. With Jeremiah’s brother Conrad comes around, unresolved feelings resurface for Belly. So, who will she choose? Created by Jenny Han, the series features Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno.
Untamed
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
A death draws Investigative Services Branch agent, Kyle Turner to Yosemite National Park. But the dark secrets within the vast area prove to be a roadblock for Turner, whose own past unravels. Created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, the miniseries stars Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Wilson Bethel, Lily Santiago, and Rosemarie DeWitt.
THEATRE RELEASES
Nikita Roy
Release date: July 18
Nikita is an author-investigator sceptical of the supernatural, but her beliefs are tested when Amar Dev, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader proves to be a threat. She embarks on a treacherous journey to expose his dark dealings while on a clock. Helmed by Kussh S Sinha, the film stars Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, Suhail Nayyar, and Rohan Khan.
Tanvi the Great
Release date: July 18
Tanvi, an autistic girl, stays with her grandfather to learn music but sudden memories of her ex-Indian army father who passed away in action resurface, motivating her to join the Indian army and fulfil his dream of saluting the Indian flag at Siachen Glacier. Directed and led by Anupam Kher, the film also features Shubhangi Dutt, Iain Glen, Boman Irani, and Jackie Shroff.
Saiyaara
Release date: July 18
Hotheaded rockstar Krish meets Vaani, his new lyricist. What starts as a musical collaboration deepens into love but the demands of fame could fracture their blooming relationship. Helmed by Mohit Suri, the film stars Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and Varun Badola.
Junior
Release date: July 18
Junior, a free-spirited individual, navigates his romantic relationships, as he searches for meaningful connections that could heal his bond with his father. Directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, the film features Kireeti Reddy, Genelia Deshmukh, Sreeleela, V. Ravichandran, and Rao Ramesh.
Janaki V v/s The State of Kerala
Release date: July 17
Janaki is a victim of sexual assualt but the judicial system fails her. Advocate David Abel Donovan steps in as her defence to go against the State of Kerala to provide overdue justice. Helmed by Pravin Narayanan, the film stars Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Madhav Suresh, Shruthi Ramachandran, and Divya Pillai.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Release date: July 18
A group of friends hold a heavy secret—they accidentally caused a deadly car crash and cover it up rather than facing the consequences. When they return the next year, their past returns to haunt them as a mysterious figure is aware of what they did the past summer. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film features Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon.
Smurfs
Release date: July 18
When Papa Smurf is taken by sinister wizards Gargamel and Razamel, brave Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a city rescue mission. Helmed by Matt Landon and Chris Miller, the film stars Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, and Daniel Levy.
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