While some find comfort in watching reruns of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or Modern Family, others are always on the hunt for something new. If you fall in the latter group, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. From gruesome dramas and horror comedies to lighthearted watches, July brings a roster of releases on streaming platforms for you to stay entertained this rainy season. Ahead, we list the new shows and films to binge-watch on OTT platforms this month.
Mirzapur Season 3
One of the most anticipated series this month, Mirzapur is all set to come back with a new season. Featuring a stellar cast including actors Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal and Vijay Varma, among others, the trailer of the series promises intense drama along with more gore, bloodshed, sex and politics. Viewers eagerly await to know who will claim the throne of Mirzapur: Guddu Bhaiya or Kaleen Bhaiya.
Streaming on Prime Video on July 5
If
Looking for a film to watch with your kids this month? If is the ideal family movie to stream this weekend as it taps into childhood fantasy and imagination. The story revolves around Bea (Cailey Fleming), a 12-year-old grappling with the impending loss of her father (John Krasinski) in addition to the recent death of her mother. This personal crisis puts Bea in a vulnerable state, making her mind’s creations swoop right in. When Bea discovers her ability to see people’s imaginary friends termed “IFs, ”she enters a fantastical world guided by her neighbour, Calvin (Ryan Reynolds).
Available to buy and rent on BookMyShow Stream on July 3
Wild Wild Punjab
As per Netflix’s official synopsis, the plot of this upcoming comedy film reads: “A heartbroken Rajesh Khanna a.k.a. Khanne (Varun Sharma), is determined to confront his ex at her wedding in front of her family, notwithstanding the groom or the baraatis (wedding procession), to say four magical words: “I am over you!” Egging him on and up for some fun, his motley crew of friends — Maan Arora a.k.a Arore (Sunny Singh), Gaurav Jain a.k.a Jainu (Jassie Gill), and Mr. Honey Singh a.k.a Honey Paaji (Manjot Singh) — come up with a plan. They embark on the ultimate break-up road trip where more things go wild than right. Radha (Patralekhaa) and Meera (Ishita Raj) join them on this adventure across the vibrant yet chaotic world of Punjab to help Khanne find closure. This wild wild journey turns out to be anything but ordinary. But the question is, will they succeed?”
Streaming on Netflix on July 10
PILL
There’s a new medical drama on the block but one that showcases the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry. Starring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead, the series dives deep into the process of how a pill reaches an individual, from powerful pharma industrialists, and corrupt doctors, to medical representatives, compromised drug regulators, politicians, journalists, and whistleblowers. When Riteish’s character decides to investigate this, he comes face-to-face with the CEO of a pharmaceutical company (played by Pavan Malhotra), the one who’s responsible for putting profits before patients.
Streaming on JioCinema on July 12
Showtime
Get ready to witness the producer wars, self-realisations, powerful women and Raghu Khanna’s redemption in the last three episodes of Showtime, after the first four aired in March. An epic saga of legacy and ambitions, Showtime will give you a sneak peek into vulnerabilities, the game of stakeholders and power struggles at the top in Bollywood. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran and Vijay Raaz.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on July 12
Space Cadet
Written and directed by Liz W. Garcia of Purple Hearts and The Sinner, Space Cadet is a comedy about the power of being yourself, following your dreams and shooting for the stars. Its plot? “Tiffany “Rex” Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her “doctored” application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. In over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits, moxie and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA program directors Pam (Gabrielle Union) and Logan (Tom Hopper) certainly take notice, but can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover?” You’ll have to watch and find out.
Streaming on Prime Video on July 4
Arthur The King
This one is sure to melt your heart as it features an adorable furry star. Arthur The King features Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance and a dog named Arthur. It follows the trajectory of a failing athlete Micheal Light who manages to convince sponsors to let him and a team of other athletes compete in the Adventure Racing World Championship. As the team is struggling to keep their hopes up, Arthur, the dog, joins them on their journey to change their perception of friendship, perseverance and victory.
Streaming on Lionsgate Play on July 5
Sweet Home Season 3
The third and final season of Sweet Home brings the audience back into a world where survivors are at a crossroads between monsters and humans, facing greater struggles to make difficult choices. With the stadium safehouse compromised and new threats emerging, the stakes have never been higher. In the trailer, scenes depict people being sucked into ominous cocoons, teasing the rise of neo-humans, a new species that could alter the course of the saga. Will Hyun-su reconnect with his inner human? How will the battle between Hyun-su, Eun-hyeok, and Sang-wook come to a head? All will be revealed soon.
Streaming on Netflix on July 19
Lady In The Lake
Based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, this upcoming, seven-part limited series stars Natalie Portman, who also serves as executive producer, and Moses Ingram. Its official plot synopsis reads, “When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course. Maddie Schwartz (Portman), a Jewish housewife seeking to shed a secret past and reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson (Ingram), a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family. Their disparate lives seem parallel at first, but when Maddie becomes fixated on Cleo’s mystifying death, a chasm opens that puts everyone around them in danger.” What price do women have to pay for their dreams? Lady in the Lake explores this theme.
Streaming on July 19 on Apple TV
Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper
Starring Manav Kaul and Tillotama Shome, this drama series is about an ordinary man’s wild ride through chaos and secrets, as he finds himself in the world of comedic mishaps after he becomes the target of a dangerous gang of halwaais.
Streaming on Netflix on July 18
Kakuda
If you enjoyed watching the latest horror-comedy film Munjya, you’ll enjoy Kakuda starring Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Saquib Salim. Kakuda is set in the village of Ratodi in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. Ratodi may seem like any other village but it isn’t as a curse has been inflicted upon it for years. Every house in the district has two similar-looking doors, one that is normal size and one which is smaller than the other. The film revolves around a peculiar ritual that demands the opening of the smaller door of each house every Tuesday at 7:15 pm sharp. Failure to comply with this rule invites the wrath of Kakuda, who punishes the man of the house. But who is Kakuda and why does he punish the men in the village? How will the villagers get rid of the curse? Watch and find out.
Streaming on Zee5 on July 12
Red Swan
This K-drama has romance, revenge and everything in between. It follows a former world-class golfer Oh Wansoo who after marrying into the powerful Hwain Group, finds herself targeted by death threats. She crosses paths with Seo Doyoon, a bodyguard investigating a friend’s death that is tied to the Hwain Group. Together, they unravel Hwain Group’s secrets tainted with desire.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on July 3
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