The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Mandala Murders, Sarzameen: OTT and theatre releases this week | July 21 – 27
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of the tight-knit superhero group of the Baxter Building will feature in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, hitting theatres on Friday. Meanwhile, Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew-starrer Ronth finds a new home on JioHotstar after its theatrical release.
OTT RELEASES
Mandala Murders
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: July 25
In the quiet town of Charandaspur, an ancient power lurks deep within its forest. When bodies begin to appear with strange markings etched on their skin, SP Rea Thomas and Vikram Singh of the Delhi police join forces to save the village, riddled with a dark past driven by mythology. Created by Gopi Puthran, the series stars Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Jameel Khan.
Happy Gilmore 2
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: July 25
Decades after ice hockey player-turned-golfer won the championship, Happy Gilmore returns to the sport, but this time, it's personal. In an effort to rake in money to send his daughter to an over-the-budget ballet school, he swings his golf club with renewed purpose. Directed by Kyle Newacheck, the film features Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, and Sunny Sandler.
Sarzameen
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 25
An unwavering and disciplined army man will stop at nothing to save his motherland. When a terrorist threat arrives at Kashmir, he takes the onus to neutralise the danger, but the mission hits close to home as he finds it entangled with personal issues. Helmed by Kayoze Irani, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Mihir Ahuja, and Tota Roy Chowdhury.
The Sandman Season 2 Vol. 2
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: July 24
Morpheus, the ethereal Lord of Dreams, must save his home, The Dreaming, against the vengeful and powerful entities known as The Kindly Ones, who are out to seek blood. As a consequence of his past actions, he must confront both internal demons and external chaos. Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed DC comic, the series stars Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Adrian Lester.
Ronth
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 22
Two police officers, far from being best friends, are assigned to night patrol duty on the streets of Kerala. Despite their strained relationship and difference in authority, the duo encounter a series of mishaps—from road accidents to a missing woman’s case—that force them to work together. Directed by Shahi Kabir, the film features Dileesh Pothan, Roshan Mathew, Sudhi Koppa, and Arun Cherukavil.
Rangeen
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: July 25
Adarsh, a driven journalist obsessed with his work, is blindsided when he discovers his wife Naina betrayed him by partaking in an illicit affair. A humorous quest for unconventional revenge ensues that takes him to the world of prostitution. Helmed by Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua, the series stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina, Sheeba Chaddha, and Meghna Malik.
THEATRE RELEASES
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date: July 25
As the world grapples with an unprecedented danger with the arrival of the Silver Surfer, Mr Fantastic/Reed Richards, The Invisible Woman/Sue Storm, The Human Torch/Johnny Storm, and The Thing/Ben Grimm must keep the intergalactic threat at bay, driven by their responsibility to safeguard humanity. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, and Julia Garner.
Maareesan
Release date: July 25
Dhaya is a smooth-talking thief who pretends to be kind and trustworthy in order to rob Velayudham, an unsuspecting old man. But when he discovers that Velayudham suffers from Alzheimer's and has forgotten important aspects of his life—including his ATM pin—Dhaya’s plans take a drastic turn. Directed by Sudheesh Sankar, the film features Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, and Sithara.
Oru Ronaldo Chithram
Release date: July 25
With a dream to make it big in the film industry and a pen to write the script, Ronaldo struggles to come up with a story worthy of winning a film contest in hopes of fulfilling his goal, all while dealing with personal issues. Helmed by Rinoy Kalloor, the film stars Aswin Jose, Hannah Reji Koshy, Indrans, Lal, and Chaithania Prakash.
Thalaivan Thalaivii
Release date: July 25
Small-time village restaurateur Aagasaveeran and his spirited food-loving wife, Perarasi, find their marriage constantly interrupted by clashing egos and humorous misunderstandings. Directed by Pandiraj, the film features Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, and Deepa Shankar.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Release date: July 24
To end discrimination, Veera Mallu leads a revolt against the Mughal Empire while also attempting to snatch the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Peacock Throne. Helmed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film stars Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri and Nora Fatehi.
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