From animated comedies to action-packed thrillers we have an exciting list of movies and series to watch this week.
THEATRE RELEASES
1. Despicable Me 4
Release date: July 5
The sixth instalment of the beloved animated franchise 'Despicable Me 4' is hitting the theatres this week. The movie is guaranteed to be a fun ride with the introduction of Gru's son, who seems to enjoy turning his life into purgatory. His family life with his girlfriend and children gets turned upside down further when a new villain vows to shatter him. This animated movie, distributed by Universal Pictures, is directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage. The film has the voices of celebrated actors, including Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, and Sofia Vergara.
2. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
Release date: July 5
A love story penned and directed by Neeraj Pandey features a stellar cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Jimmy Shergill. The trailer showcases an imprisoned Krishna (Ajay Devgn) convicted of several murders. He is reluctant to leave prison after being pardoned because he claims not to be ready to go to the outside world and face his beloved, who has married another. The film offers an emotional love story that spans two decades.
OTT RELEASES
1. Bob Marley: One Love
Release date: July 3
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, 'Bob Marley: One Love' takes us through the life of the legendary singer, Bob Marley, from his rise to fame till his death. The movie gives us a glimpse of the struggles he had to face, the assassination attempt, the relationships he had throughout his life, and the concerts he performed. Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir portrayed the inspirational life of this musician, who conveyed the message of unity through songs that transcend generations. The film was made with the support of the Marley family, many of whom were producers of it.
2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Release date: July 4
Streaming platform: BookMyShow Stream
A spin-off prequel to the 2015 film 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' will be available on BookMyShow Stream. The movie portrays the origins of Furiosa (played by Anya Taylor-Joy). It showcases her kidnapping, her struggles under the Warlord Dementus (played by Chris Hemsworth), and the hardships she faced to win her freedom. Directed by George Miller, the movie premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
3. IF
Release date: July 3
Streaming platform: BookMyShow Stream
'IF' is a live-action animated movie that is directed by John Krasinski. It stars Cailey Fleming and Ryan Reynolds, along with the voices of Steve Carell and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the animated characters. This fantasy movie follows a young girl, Bea, who can see the abandoned imaginary friends of people. She and Cal, played by Ryan Reynolds, embark on a journey to reunite these forgotten friends with their original creators. This movie promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming watch.
4. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Release date: July 3
Streaming platform: Netflix
This fourth instalment of the 'Beverly Hills Cop' film series sees the return of Detroit cop Axel Foley, forty years after his first Beverly Hill case. The charismatic Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the cop in the movie and is supported by an excellent cast that includes Judge Reinhold, Kevin Bacon, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. This Mark Molloy directorial witnesses the comeback of the Detroit cop to Beverly Hills after his daughter's life is threatened, only to uncover a police force conspiracy. The movie looks set to be an entertaining action-comedy film.
5. Mirzapur Season 3
Release date: July 5
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Season 3 of the hit show 'Mirzapur' will be released this week. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer, the third season has the burden of great anticipation after two previous stellar seasons of this gangster drama. The third season might have the answers to questions left open in the last season. The show has an incredible cast that includes Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi. The new season of the thrilling Mirzapur underworld might have more backstabbing betrayals and shifting alliances to offer.
6. Malayalee from India
Release date: July 5
Streaming platform: Sony LIV
'Malayalee from India' is a Malayalam comedy drama movie directed by Dijo Jose Antony and starring Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Anaswara Rajendran. The film had its theatrical release on May 1st and tells us the story of Gopi, a political party campaigner. It follows Gopi as he undergoes personal growth while dealing with tensions with political parties, religion, and the India-Pakistan conflict. While the movie had gotten mixed reviews from critics for its plot, the performance of Nivin Pauly was generally praised.
7. Garudan
Release date: July 3
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
This Tamil movie, written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, is all set to have its OTT release this week. Soori, M. Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan play the leading roles. The movie is a betrayal drama that revolves around two childhood friends, Aadhi and Karuna, and Sokkan, who is a loyal servant of Karuna's family."
