As many flock to theaters to watch Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD, streaming platforms are also bringing a plethora of entertainment with new OTT releases this week. From Netflix’s Wild Wild Punjab to Sonakshi Sinha’s upcoming movie Kakuda, this week’s release caters to various genres.
Here’s a roundup of what’s coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, and more from July 8 to July 14, 2024.
Commander Karan Saxena
Release Date: July 8, 2024
Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Kicking off the week, Disney+ Hotstar presents Commander Karan Saxena, an action-packed series premiering on July 8. The storyline centers around a RAW agent embroiled in a high-stakes mystery.
The upcoming OTT release also marks Gurmeet Choudhary’s OTT debut, who terms the series has “action, it’s commercial, it’s patriotic, it’s emotional, and it has a mother’s angle.” Directed by Jatin Wagle and produced by Rajeshwar Nair and Krishnan Iyer, this series also features Iqbal Khan and Hruta Durgule.
Wild Wild Punjab
Release Date: July 10, 2024
Streaming Platform: Netflix
On July 10, Netflix will release Wild Wild Punjab, a comedy-drama that promises laughter and chaos. The film features Varun Sharma as Rajesh Khanna, who is on a mission to crash his ex-girlfriend’s wedding to declare, “I am over you!” Joined by his quirky friends, Maan Arora (Sunny Singh), Gaurav Jain (Jassie Gill), and Honey Singh (Manjot Singh), the group embarks on a wild road trip across Punjab.
With Patralekhaa and Ishita Raj adding to the fun, the film explores whether Khanna, with his friends, can find closure amidst the chaos. All in all, the streaming giant teases a series of misadventures and hilarious situations as the group of friends tries to help Khanna move on from his heartbreak.
Kakuda
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Streaming Platform: ZEE5
ZEE5’s Kakuda, gearing up to release on July 12, combines horror and comedy in a unique setting. The story unfolds in Ratodi, a small village cursed with a peculiar tradition. Every household has a smaller door that must be opened at 7:15 p.m. every Tuesday to avoid the wrath of a ghost named Kakuda.
The plot takes a twist when Sunny (Saqib Saleem) and Indira (Sonakshi Sinha) fail to follow this tradition, leading to a series of spine-chilling yet hilarious events. Additionally, with Riteish Deshmukh as a quirky ghost hunter, this OTT release is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and promises both laughs and scares.
Pill
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Streaming platform: Jio Cinema
This OTT release marks Riteish Deshmukh’s debut in the OTT space with a gripping medical thriller series premiering on Jio Cinema. The series revolves around Dr. Prakash, a Deputy Medicine Controller, who takes on a powerful pharmaceutical company after a disastrous drug trial. With a cast featuring Pavan Malhotra, Anshul Chauhan, and Akshat Chauhan, the OTT release is created by Raj Kumar Gupta and promises intense drama and suspense.
Overall, the series delves into the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting issues of ethics and justice. Prakash’s battle against corporate greed and corruption forms the crux of the narrative, making Pill a thought-provoking watch. In addition, it will be available to stream in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, and Tamil.
Showtime Part 2
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Streaming platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar continues the drama with the release of the final three episodes of Showtime on July 12. The series, which started in March, dives deep into the behind-the-scenes world of Bollywood. Featuring Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, and Naseeruddin Shah, the show reveals the power struggles and secrets of Viktory, a major Bollywood production house. Overall, the series follows Raghu Khanna’s tumultuous journey in the film industry, providing a raw and unfiltered look at the glamour and grit of Bollywood.
All in all, this week’s OTT lineup offers a diverse range of genres and stories, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
