Bhool Chuk Maaf, The Royals, Good Bad Ugly: OTT and theatre releases this week | May 5 – May 11
While theatrical releases Good Bad Ugly and The Diplomat make their way to Netflix this week, Rajkummar Rao starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf will hit the silver screens on May 9. Take a look at all the releases coming up this week:
OTT RELEASES
Good Bad Ugly
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: May 8
AK, fresh out of prison, is forced to return to gangster life when his son, Vihaan, is kidnapped. With heavy guilt that his violent past may be the reason, he stops at nothing to save those he loves. Helmed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Prabhu, and Prasanna.
The Diplomat
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: May 9
Based on real events, the film follows diplomat J. P. Singh as he helps Uzma Ahmed, a woman forced into marrying a Pakistani, return to India. However, the job is tough as many consider her a traitor. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film features John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi and Revathy.
The Royals
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: May 9
This romance drama follows the story of Prince Aviraaj, reluctantly gearing up to take his father’s place in a financially struggling palace, and boss lady entrepreneur Sophia, who cross paths in a classic enemies-to-lovers trope. Created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the series stars Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, and Nora Fatehi.
Bohurupi
Streaming platform: ZEE5
Release date: May 9
Based on true events, this Bengali film chronicles a string of bank heists that plagued the village of Raipur from 1998 to 2005. SI Sumanta Ghosal is assigned to the case to take down the notorious robbers before they cause any more harm to their close-knit society. Directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, the film features Abir Chatterjee, Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee, and Prodeep Bhattacharya.
Gram Chikitsalay
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: May 9
Educated and brilliant, Dr Prabhat is in charge of a neglected health centre in a remote village. With the brains but no equipment to assist him, along with the reluctant villagers, Prabhat must find a way to make do with what he has got while earning the trust of those around him. Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the show stars Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.
THEATRE RELEASES
Bhool Chuk Maaf
Release date: May 9
Ranjan makes a vow to Lord Shiva to help him land a government job as a prerequisite for marriage to his love Titli, but to his luck, forgets it. This unfortunate scenario lands him in a Groundhog Day situation—reliving his haldi day on a loop—until he fulfils his vow. Directed by Karan Sharma, the film features Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Seema Pahwa, Zakir Hussain, and Raghubir Yadav.
Padakkalam
Release date: May 9
Four college friends find themselves embroiled in trouble when they suspect their new professor is involved in the art of black magic, affecting both, their academic and personal lives. Helmed by Manu Swaraj, the film stars Sharafudheen, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sandeep Pradeep, Niranjana Anoop, and Saaf Boi.
Prince and Family
Release date: May 9
The oldest of three, Prince remains unmarried well past the socially acceptable age. Whether this introverted bridal boutique owner finds love remains to be seen in this comedy flick. Directed by Listin Stephen, the film features Dileep, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Josekutty Jacob, Bindu Panicker, and Siddique.
Sarkeet
Release date: May 9
When he arrives in Dubai in search of a job, Ameer takes on the role of a shadow teacher to Jeffron, a troubled boy with ADHD. Jeffron faces a tough family life—while his mother nurtures him, his father has little to no patience for him, often lashing out. Helmed by Thamar KV, the film stars Asif Ali, Divya Prabha, Orhan Hyder, Deepak Parambol, and Swathi Das Prabhu.
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