Amal Neerad's psychological mystery Bougainvillea will arrive on Sony LIV after a successful theatrical run. Singham Again, with a star-studded cast featuring Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, and Tiger Shroff, will also make its way to the small screen.
OTT RELEASES
Maria
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: December 11
Based on the true story of famed opera singer Maria Callas, this psychological drama film follows the soprano’s life during her final years, when she retreats to Paris after a dazzling yet turbulent life in the public eye. The biographical movie will showcase her transition from overwhelming fame to a quiet life. Directed by Pablo Larrain, the film stars Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Alba Rohrwacher.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: December 11
Based on the 1967 novel written by Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of seven generations of the Buendía family, whose patriarch, José Arcadio Buendía, founded the town of Macondo. Directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora, the series stars Claudio Cataño, Marco González, Leonardo Soto, Susana Morales, and Carlos Suaréz.
Bougainvillea
Streaming platform: Sony LIV
Release date: December 13
Directed by Amal Neerad, this gripping story focuses on the lives of a happily married couple, Royce and Reethu. Reethu suffers a severe head injury in a car accident, that causes her short-term memory loss. The family later gets entangled in the investigation of the mysterious disappearances of tourists in Kerala, where Reethu is the prime suspect. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Jyothirmayi, Veena Nandakumar and Srinda.
Despatch
Streaming platform: Zee5
Release date: December 13
At a time when news has begun its digital shift, Joy, a no-nonsense crime journalist finds himself fighting for relevance. He aims for his next major scoop, trying to uncover the 2G spectrum scam while balancing the challenges in his personal life. Directed by Kanu Behl, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Arrchita Agarwaal, Shahana Goswami, Anand Alkunte, and Riju Bajaj.
Elton John: Never Too Late
Streaming platform: Disney+
Release date: December 13
Directed by R. J. Cutler and the superstar's husband David Furnish, the documentary will follow Elton John and his final performance on stage as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The film will also reminisce on John's past, with excerpts from his private journals, and personal footage of his family life.
Mismatched – Season 3
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: December 13
Based on Sandhya Menon's 2017 novel When Dimple Met Rishi, the popular coming-of-age romantic drama Mismatched is headed back for a third season. Dimple and Rishi's story develops as they try to navigate through their love life while handling new challenges. Directed by Akarsh Khurana and Nipun Dharmadhikari, Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf, Rannvijay Singha, Vidya Malvade, and Muskkaan Jaferi.
Singham Again
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: December 13
Ajay Devgn returns as the unstoppable cop Bajirao Singham and, this time, he teams up with his closest confidants to find his wife, Avni, who is kidnapped by an enemy. This third instalment of the Singham series, directed by Rohit Shetty, features a star-studded cast - Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.
THEATRE RELEASES
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Release date: December 13
Set 183 years before Peter Jackson's iconic trilogy, the king of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, must defend their kingdom from Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord and his clan. Helm's daughter, Héra takes the onus to lead the resistance against the enemy. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the characters in the animated film will be voiced by Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto, Luca Pasqualino, and Lorraine Ashbourne.
Heretic
Release date: December 13
Two Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton attempt to convert a reclusive man, Mr Reed. Once invited into his home, they both realise that Reed has entrapped them, providing them with no escape. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the horror flick stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, and Elle Young.
Soodhu Kavvum 2
Release date: December 13
In the sequel to Tamil crime-comedy Soodhu Kaavum, Guru seeks revenge for the demise of a loved one and kidnaps the Finance Minister, who he holds responsible for the death. The plan unexpectedly turns into a cat-and-mouse chase when two unconventional detectives take charge of the investigation. Directed by M. S. Arjun, the film stars Shiva, Harisha Jestin, M.S. Bhaskar, Radha Ravi, and Ashok Selvan.
