While female-led Hollywood flicks Materialists and Ballerina hit theatres on June 13, theatrical releases Alappuzha Gymkhana and Padakkalam find a home on OTT platforms. The Daggubati clan also regrouped for the release of season 2 of Rana Naidu, arriving soon on Netflix. Take a look at all the other releases coming up this week:
OTT RELEASES
Alappuzha Gymkhana
Streaming platform: SonyLIV
Release date: June 13
With hopes of entering college with a sports quota after failing their Class 12 exams, a group of boys enlist for boxing lessons that take them beyond the mere school ground playing field and into the gruesome world of punches. Directed by Khalid Rahman, the film stars Naslen K. Gafoor, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, and Anagha Ravi.
Rana Naidu Season 2
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: June 13
Rana Naidu promises his wife that he has sworn off his violent past, though he is still the go-to fixer for Mumbai’s elite. But when an old nemesis emerges and re-enters his life, he and his family face dire consequences. Created by Karan Anshuman, the series stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, Suchitra Pillai, Arjun Rampal and Surveen Chawla.
Padakkalam
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: June 10
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.
Snow White
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: June 11
A live-action remake of Disney’s first feature-length film, Snow White (1937), will see the princess fight against her jealous evil stepmother who desires to be “the fairest of them all”. Directed by Marc Webb, the film stars Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, Gal Gadot, Ansu Kabia, and Patrick Page.
THEATRE RELEASES
Materialists
Release date: June 13
Busy playing matchmaker in the city of New York, Lucy finds herself in her own relationship crisis—torn between the wealthy Harry Castillo and rekindled feelings for her ex-boyfriend, John. Directed by Celine Song, the film stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, and Marin Ireland.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Release date: June 13
Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, Russian assassin Eve Macarro embarks on a journey to avenge her father’s death by confronting a group of skilled killers. Directed by Len Wiseman, the film stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick and Norman Reedus.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Release date: June 12
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. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film stars Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri and Nora Fatehi.
Ronth
Release date: June 13
Two police officers, far from being best friends, are assigned to night patrol duty on the Kerala streets. 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 stars Dileesh Pothan, Roshan Mathew, Sudhi Koppa, and Arun Cherukavil.
How to Train Your Dragon
Release date: June 13
The live-action adaptation of the beloved 2010 animated fantasy film chronicles Hiccup, the son of a viking, living in a land of dragon slayers. Hiccup’s life take a drastic turn when he befriends a Night Fury named Toothless. Directed by Dean DeBlois, the film stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, and Julian Dennison.