Kingdom, an action thriller starring Vijay Deverakonda, will make its big theatrical debut on Thursday. Meanwhile, Dhadak 2, a spiritual sequel to the 2018 hit film, will make its way to the silver screens on August 1. Take a look at all the other releases coming up this week.
OTT RELEASES
Black Bag
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 28
George and Kathryn, both intelligence officers, keep their work life a secret at home. When Kathryn is one of the suspects of colluding with a Russian operative to leak top-secret software, George is assigned to investigate his wife's whereabouts, putting their marriage to the test. Helmed by Steven Soderbergh, the film stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.
Chief of War
Streaming platform: Apple TV+
Release date: August 1
Set in the late 18th century, warrior Kaʻiana returns to Hawaiʻi after battle only to find his home a divided nation at the brink of war. In a daring true story, he leads the battle in the unification of Hawaiʻi. Created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, the series stars Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, and Kaina Makua.
My Oxford Year
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: August 1
Anna moves from New York to England to pursue her dreams of studying at the prestigious Oxford University. What begins as an academic dream turns romantic when feelings start to blossom for her professor, the charming Jamie Davenport. Directed by Iain Morris, the film features Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, Catherine McCormack, and Harry Trevaldwyn.
Housefull 5
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: August 1
Chaos ensues after the mysterious death of a billionaire on a luxury yacht. Determined to claim the victim’s fortune, Julius teams up with five others to get to the bottom of his death, which quickly turns the film into a zany murder mystery. Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Fardeen Khan.
Twisted Metal Season 2
Streaming platform: SonyLIV
Release date: July 31
A mysterious man named Calypso hosts a dangerous Twisted Metal tournament offering contestants their heart’s desire. This tempting offer is accepted by John and Quiet, who compete against a host of other ruthless rivals, including Sweet Tooth, Dollface, Mr Grimm, and Axel. Developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Michael Jonathan Smith, the series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, and Thomas Haden Church.
Bakaiti
Streaming platform: Zee5
Release date: August 2
A comedic and heartfelt story of the Katarias, a struggling middle-class family, who explore various ways to secure financial stability, including letting out a room and engaging in small businesses. What starts as an effort by the parents turns into a family affair. Directed by Ameet Guptha, the series features Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Aditya Shukla, Keshav Sadhna, and Ramesh Rai.
THEATRE RELEASES
Kingdom
Release date: July 31
Surya “Suri” leads a covert operation against a dangerous syndicate helmed by his older brother Siva. Suri races against time to thwart and expose an incoming national security threat while battling inner demons. Helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film stars Vijay Deverakonda, Satyadev, Bhagyashri Borse, Venkitesh, and Ayyappa P. Sharma.
Son of Sardaar 2
Release date: August 1
Saba wishes to marry her boyfriend, but his conservative military family insists on similar roots from her side. Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh reluctantly steps in as her fake ex-army father alongside Rabia, who pretends to be her mother, but chaos inevitably ensues. Helmed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film features Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, and Deepak Dobriyal.
Dhadak 2
Release date: August 1
A spiritual sequel to the 2018 romance film, Dhadak 2 revolves around the college romance of Nilesh and Vidhi. While their bond remains strong, Nilesh’s lower caste background is not welcomed by Vidhi’s family, who tug her away from him. Helmed by Shazia Iqbal, the film stars Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Saad Bilgrami.
Sumathi Valavu
Release date: August 1
The film is based on the 1990s folklore of a forest curve haunted by the spirit of a pregnant woman named Sumathi Valavu deep within Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district. Directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar, the film features Arjun Ashokan, Malavika Manoj, Abhilash Pillai, Sshivada, and Saiju Kurup.
Meesha
Release date: August 1
Forest guard Midhun gathers companions, including childhood friend Ananthu. What follows is a dark tale revealing that trust can be most dangerous when closest to home. Helmed by Emcy Joseph, the film stars Kathir, Hakkim Shah, Shine Tom Chacko, Sudhi Koppa, Jeo Baby.
