July 5, 2024, promises a binge-worthy day with a slew of highly anticipated upcoming Indian movies and series set to release. From the gritty streets of Mirzapur and the action-packed thriller Kill to impactful tales in Malayalee from India and Bijoya, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s hitting screens and streaming platforms this Friday.
Mirzapur Season 3
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
One of the most eagerly awaited releases is Mirzapur Season 3 on Amazon Prime Video. Gearing up to premiere on July 5, 2024, this new season will be available in Hindi across India and 240 countries and territories worldwide. Fans of the series can expect a more intense and gory experience as the story continues to unfold.
The upcoming season comprises ten episodes, bringing the total count to 29 episodes across the Mirzapur franchise. Picking up where season 2 left off, the new season focuses on Guddu’s rise to power after the death of Munna Bhaiya. Meanwhile, Kaleen Bhaiya seeks revenge and attempts to reclaim his throne by forming new alliances with Sharad Shukla and Madhuri Yadav. Overall, the show promises elevated, high-stakes action, thrills, and drama.
Returning to their roles are Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit and Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya. Furthermore, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, and Vijay Varma are also reprising their characters. In addition, new and familiar faces will navigate the crime-ridden world of Mirzapur. Overall, it will offer viewers a deeper dive into their lives with mind-blowing plot twists.
Director Gurmmeet Singh teases, “We can’t wait for fans to witness the ultimate showdown for control of Mirzapur. The stakes have never been higher, the battles promise to be bloodier than ever before.”
Kill
Another highly anticipated upcoming Indian movie release is the action thriller Kill. It is slated for a theatrical release in India on July 5, 2024, following its North American and UK debut on July 4, 2024. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film features Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Tanya Maniktala.
Backed by Karan Johar, Kill is described as “the most violent film made out of India.” The movie follows Amrit, an army commando, who is unexpectedly required to rescue his love, Tulika, from a gang of ruthless dacoits on a train bound for New Delhi.
Moreover, as the commando fights his way through the train, the audience can expect a gripping storyline filled with intense, gory action and dramatic turns. The film’s action sequences are touted to be well-choreographed, promising to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Malayalee from India
Streaming Platform: SonyLIV
Malayalam star Nivin Pauly returns with the dramedy Malayalee from India, streaming on SonyLIV. Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the mind behind Jana Gana Mana, this dramedy promises a blend of humor and social commentary. Nivin Pauly plays Aalparambil Gopi, a jobless man in his late thirties. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is forced to flee to the Gulf amidst the initial stages of the COVID outbreak.
In detail, Gopi, a fervent supporter of a right-wing party in Kerala, is forced to flee to the Gulf after his involvement in local riots. There, he must work on a desert farm managed by a Pakistani farmer. Overall, a situation that challenges his deeply ingrained prejudices. The film chronicles Gopi’s struggle and transformation as he navigates his new reality. Furthermore, this upcoming movie release also features Dhyan Sreenivasan as Malghosh, Gopi’s best friend and partner in mischief.
Bijoya
Streaming Platform: Hoichoi
Bijoya, an upcoming Bengali series, showcases a mother’s relentless quest for justice. The story centers on Nilanjan Basu (Rounak De Bhowmick), a student who falls victim to ragging at a prestigious institution in Kolkata, leading to his tragic death. His mother, Bijoya, played by Swastika Mukherjee, refuses to accept his death as suicide. Soon, she embarks on a relentless quest for justice. The series, inspired by real events, has been created to raise awareness.
