'Srikanth,' 'Undekhi': New OTT, theatrical releases to enjoy this Friday
This weekend promises a cinematic feast with an array of new movie and series releases spanning various genres such as biography, romance, horror, and drama. Among the notable releases are Rajkummar Rao's Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne, and Murder in Mahim, starring Vijay Raaz and Ashutosh Rana. Apart from these, the highly-anticipated third installment of Undekhi is also coming your way. Check out the list here.
'Srikanth': An inspiring journey of an Indian industrialist
Srikanth, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, is headlined by Rao, with a supporting ensemble cast of Alaya F, Jyotika, and Sharad Kelkar, among others. The film narrates the inspiring and heartfelt journey of Indian industrialist Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist, who brought about significant changes in the Indian education system. The much-anticipated drama biography is set to debut in theaters on Friday (May 10).
'Murder in Mahim': A gripping investigative drama
Also premiering on Friday is Murder in Mahim, directed by Raj Acharya and starring Raaz and Rana. The film, adapted from the eponymous novel by Jerry Pinto, unfolds against the backdrop of a murder at Mahim station, with the narrative intensifying as Peter (Rana) becomes embroiled in the investigation and his son Sunil becomes a suspect. This intriguing tale can be streamed on JioCinema.
'Undekhi' Season 3: A riveting crime thriller series
Another highly-anticipated release, well on the way this Friday is Undekhi Season 3, helmed by Ashish R Shukla. The series, available on SonyLIV, delves into the darker side of society when filmmakers Rishi and Saloni inadvertently capture a murder while filming a wedding in Manali. The series boasts an impressive cast including Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Surya Sharma, and Ankur Rathee, among others.
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
If you're craving some adventurous drama, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a must-watch! Serving as a standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), it marks the fourth chapter in the franchise reboot and the 10th overall. Set 300 years after the War, it follows the journey of a young chimpanzee named Noa and a human woman named Mae as they navigate the future for both apes and humans.
'Pretty Little Liars: Summer School'
Concluding this list is Pretty Little Liars: Summer School. This Friday, JioCinema is set to release fresh episodes of the much-talked-about series. Following the unsettling incidents that shook Millwood in Season 1 titled Original Sin, the new season carries on the saga of a clique of teenage girls haunted by an enigmatic attacker in the second installment of this gripping mystery-horror spinoff. Notably, it marks the fourth TV series in the Pretty Little Liars franchise.
