From gripping suspense thrillers to intriguing biographical documentaries, this week we have an exciting list of movies and series to watch.
OTT RELEASES
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Release date: Aug 1
Streaming platform: Netflix
Based on Holly Jackson's young adult mystery novel of the same name, the six-episode season follows a high school student with a passion for true crime stories as she investigates a cold case that has haunted her small town for years. Emma Myers essays the role of Pip Fitz-Amobi along with Zain Iqbal, Anna Maxwell Martin, Gary Beadle, and Mathew Baynton.
Dune: Part Two
Release date: Aug 1
Streaming platform: JioCinema
'Dune: Part Two' will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen and seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. The epic science fiction drama directed by Denis Villeneuve is a sequel to 'Dune' (2021). The movie is based on the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson are among the stellar cast in the film.
Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli
Release date: Aug 2
Streaming platform: Netflix
The upcoming biographical documentary is produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios. The documentary is directed by Raghav Khanna. According to the makers, 'Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli' will encapsulate the filmmaker's creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy, and his innovative contributions to filmmaking.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Release date: Aug 2
Streaming platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Wes Ball and written by Joseph Friedman, the upcoming American science fiction action film stars Owen Teague, along with Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is the fourth instalment in the Planet of the Apes franchise. The film takes the audience on a new journey into a world where apes rule and humans struggle to survive. Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape named Noa embarks on a journey that leads him to question everything he has been taught in the past and make choices that will define the future for both apes and humans.
Brinda
Release date: Aug 1
Streaming platform: SonyLIV
Trisha Krishnan is all set to make her OTT debut through the Telugu series 'Brinda'. In the series, Trisha plays a cop who investigates a mysterious case that hasn't been solved by anyone in nine years. The gripping tale is inspired by real-life events that happened in Uttar Pradesh. The cast includes Rakendu Mouli, Jaya Prakash, Aaman, Ravindra Vijay, and Anand Sami. The series is directed and written by Surya Manoj Vangala.
THEATRE RELEASES
Ulajh
Release date: Aug 2
Directed by Sudhanshu Saria, 'Ulajh' features a stellar cast including Janhvi Kapoor, Roshan Mathew, Gulshan Devaiah, and Adil Hussain among others. The plot revolves around a young IFS officer who goes through ups and downs in her career. The patriotic thriller promises audiences a tense and gripping watch.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
Release date: Aug 2
A love story penned and directed by Neeraj Pandey, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha features an ensemble 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 man. The film offers an emotional love story that spans two decades.
Footage
Release date: Postponed
An experimental movie helmed by editor Saiju Sreedharan, 'Footage' revolves around a young couple who gets in trouble. Penned by Shabna Mohammed and Saiju Sreedharan, Footage is the first found-footage film made in Malayalam. Manju Warrier, Vishak Nair, and Gayathri Ashok play pivotal roles in the movie.
Mothers' Instinct
Release date: Aug 2
Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain essay the roles of suburban wives in 'Mothers' Instinct'. Benoît Delhomme’s directorial debut delves into the life of two housewives whose lives intertwine in a tragic and unsettling way. Chastain and Hathaway give stellar performances in the film.
