Netflix is undoubtedly one of the giants when it comes to streaming business in entertainment and no wonder, it has been a leader in the business. For quite some time, the excitement and curiousness among fans was at its peak since fans were wondering when the upcoming spree of shows and movies would be announced. Well, finally, we have details of the same for you. Want to check it out? Take a look below –
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
PRODUCED By: Maddock Films
PRODUCERS: Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik DIRECTOR: Ajay Singh
WRITER: Amar Kaushik, Shiraz Ahmed
CAST: Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal, Sharad Kelkar
LOGLINE: An air hostess and her businessman beau are on a mission to steal diamonds to free themselves from the clutches of a loan shark. However, the heist goes horribly wrong, when the very plane carrying the diamonds is caught up in a hostage situation.
On having the film showcased at Tudum, Team Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga added, “A heist that goes wrong, the series of thrilling events that follow and all of which happens on a plane starring Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal. We know fans are going to be as excited about this as we are. Audiences across the world have showered love on our previous titles that have come on Netflix and we look forward to their reaction on this title as well. Get your seat belts on and stay tuned for a thrilling ride.”
Kathal
PRODUCED BY: Sikhya Entertainment and Balaji Telefilms
PRODUCER: Guneet Monga, Ekta Kapoor, Achin Jain, Shobha Kapoor DIRECTOR: Yashowardhan Mishra
WRITER: Ashok Mishra, Yashowardhan Mishra
CAST: Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav and Neha Saraf
LOGLINE: When a local politician’s prized jackfruits (Kathals) go missing, it turns into a bizarre case that falls into the lap of a young and earnest police officer, played by Sanya Malhotra. Based on true-ish events, Kathal is a small town dramedy with a lot of hearts.
The filmmakers and creators of Kathal said, “We are very excited to share a glimpse of our film, Kathal, to the world at the Tudum India showcase. Coming back to Netflix once again with Sanya has been exciting and to work on a story like this made the experience even better ! Yashowardhan Mishra who is debuting as a director and the entire team has put their heart and soul in the making of Kathal, a story about the missing jackfruits and the investigation that follows and we can’t wait for audiences to witness this distinctive and satirical story we bring from the heartland of India”
Khufiya
PRODUCER: Vishal Bhardwaj Films
DIRECTOR: Vishal Bhardwaj
WRITER:Vishal Bhardwaj, Rohan Narula
CAST: Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi
LOGLINE: Khufiya is based on the novel ‘Escape to Nowhere’, inspired by real life events and written by ex Chief of Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW – Amar Bhushan. The story takes you on a journey of a R&AW operative-Krishna Mehra, who is assigned a crucial mission which leaves her juggling between her dual identity as a spy and a lover.
The creators of Khufiya said, “Khufiya is a spy thriller about the internal ongoings at the Research and Analysis wing and a story about one agent getting to the bottom of things while navigating her personal and professional identity. We cannot wait for fans to see Tabu in action alongside Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ashish Vidyarthi.”
Monica, O My Darling
PRODUCERS: Matchbox Shots, Sarita Patil, Sanjay Routray, Dikssha J Routray
DIRECTOR: Vasan Bala
WRITER: Yogesh Chandekar
CAST: Rajkummar Rao, Huma S. Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Sikandar Kher, Bagavathi Perumal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sukant Goel, Zayn Marie Khan
LOGLINE: Monica, O My Darling is a neo-noir that is an ode to movies about the perfect plan that led to the perfect mayhem of the lives of the people who laid it out. Lust, blackmail, betrayal, blood, whodunnit, and some robots crushing human skulls- Join your favourite actors on a roller coaster of dark and devilish twists and turns in this crime drama where survival is the key.
The team of Monica, O My Darling said, “Ek Zindagi is a foot thumping retro number that will have everyone ready to shake a leg. We wanted to give fans a sneak peek into the film with this cabaret number as a prelude of what is to come. Monica, O My Darling is a neo-noir film with a hugely talented cast starring Rajkummar Rao, Huma S.Qureshi, Radhika Apte and many others. Produced by Matchbox Shots and Directed by Vasan Bala, the film promises mystery, thrill and some fun that will leave audiences wanting more.”
Qala
PRODUCER: Karnesh Ssharma
DIRECTOR: Anvitaa Dutt
WRITER: Anvitaa Dutt
CAST: Triptii Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee, Babil Khan, Amit Sial MUSIC: Amit Trivedi
LYRICS: Amitabh Bhattacharya, Kausar Munir, Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, Anvitaa Dutt
LOGLINE: Set in the 1930s and late 1940s, Qala is the story of the young, eponymous playback singer. It is about her tragic past and the ways in which it catches up with her, causing her to unravel at the peak of her hard won success. But the beginning and end of her spiral is her relationship with her mother. The pathology of her upbringing and the neurosis it leads to.
On having the film showcased at Tudum, Team Qala added, “We are extremely excited to be launching this film on Netflix. It is a story that is cradled in music. It hums in heartbreak and sings in pain. We are thrilled that fans are able to get a sneak peek into the film at the Tudum India showcase. Looking forward to the world seeing our second film venture with Netflix.”
CAT:
PRODUCERS: Balwinder Singh Janjua, Panchali Chakraverty
DIRECTOR: Balwinder Singh Janjua, Rupinder Chahal, Jimmy Singh
WRITER: Balwinder Singh Janjua, Rupinder Chahal, Anil Rodhan, Jimmy Singh CAST: Randeep Hooda
LOGLINE: To save the life of his drug peddler brother, Gurnam is compelled by the cops to become their informant once again, as he did during the Insurgency of the 1990s as CAT, but this time to Snitch on the terrifying Drug Mafia of Punjab, leading him to come face to face with his dark past.
On showcasing a glimpse of their world at Tudum, the creators of CAT shared “CAT is an intriguing story of Gurnam, who returns to being a police informant (CAT) to save his brother. A lot of hard work and dedication went into creating this world for CAT. The entire cast and especially Randeep, who plays Gurnam, have done a fantastic job in bringing alive the characters that we envisioned. Can’t wait for the audience to dive into the world of CAT with us, only on Netflix!”
Class
PRODUCTION HOUSE: Bodhitree Multimedia Limited in association with Future East
PRODUCER: Sukesh Motwani, Mautik Tolia, Persis Siganporia
DIRECTOR: Ashim Ahluwalia
CAST: Gurfateh Pirzada, Anjali Sivaraman, Ayesha Kanga, Chayan Chopra
Chintan Rach, Cyaawal Singh, Madhyama Segal, Moses Koul, Naina Bhan, Piyush khati, Zeyn Shaw
LOGLINE: What happens when three kids from the other side of the track join a posh international Delhi school? Sparks fly, dynamics are challenged and then there begins a power struggle that shakes up the glossy lives of the elite. CLASS follows the dramatic dynamics of this upmarket school and the tumultuous events that follow
The team behind one of its kind young adult series – Class shared, “Young, vibrant and full of chutzpah… that’s how we’d define Class. We have a dynamic new cast that is waiting to surprise the audience and when two worlds collide,
one can certainly expect the unexpected! We can’t wait for the audience to get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the students of Hampton International with TUDUM.”
Guns & Gulaabs
PRODUCERS: D2R Films
DIRECTORS & CREATORS: Raj & DK
WRITERS: Suman Kumar, Raj & DK
CAST: Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, TJ Bhanu And Gulshan Devaiah
LOGLINE: Inspired by the misfits of the world, Guns & Gulaabs is a story that depicts love and innocence, set in a world of crime. The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humour.
Speaking about their upcoming zany, pulpy series, team Guns & Gulaabs said “Ever since we announced Guns & Gulaabs as part of our larger collaboration with Netflix, we’ve been waiting to share a glimpse of this wicked genre mash. Working with some of the finest actors and crew to build this comic crime thriller was crazy fun! And we’re sure audiences are going to love watching it as much as we loved making it”
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Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale
PRODUCERS: The Rowdy Pictures DIRECTOR: Gautam Vasudev Menon WRITER:
CAST: Nayanthara, Vignesh Sivan
LOGLINE: Superstar Nayanthara recently got married in a fairy tale wedding to ace filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. As they are both poised to start this new phase in life, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale gives an all-access peek into their lives, the marriage, and beyond. We try to unpack who the intensely private Nayanthara is, and how Vignesh has made her harness the full power of her talent and love – as an artist and a woman.
On bringing this beautiful love story to audiences, the makers of Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale said “This story is more than just the fairy tale wedding. The intention behind making Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale was to take audiences on a journey through how these two souls found each other, how they love and support each other and how they gear up for the next step in their lives. It is so much more than a story of a wedding – it is a special story of two beautiful individuals building a life together and we can’t wait for fans to take a sneak peak into this story!”
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Rana Naidu
PRODUCERS: Locomotive Global Inc, Sunder Aaron
DIRECTORS: Karan Anshuman, Suparn S Varma
WRITERS: Karan Anshuman, Karmanya Ahuja, Ananya Mody, BVS Ravi, Vaibhav Vishal
CAST: Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh Daggubati, Surveen Chawla, Sushant Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Suchitra Pillai, Gaurav Chopra, Ashish Vidyarthi
LOGLINE: Set in Bombay, where glitz meets grime, Rana Naidu does the dirty work for the city’s top power players; making the problems of the city’s celebrities, superstar athletes, and business moguls disappear. This taut drama unfolds when his father Venky is unexpectedly released from prison, setting off a chain of events that shakes the Naidu family to its core.
On bringing together the real life nephew-uncle duo, Rana and Venkatesh Daggubati, the makers of Rana Naidu shared “Adapted from the original Showtime series, Ray Donovan, Rana Naidu is a series that combines heart pounding action with heart felt drama. Rana (Rana Daggubati), a celebrity fixer, and Naga (Venkatesh), his estranged father, come together onscreen for the first time and pack each episode with both chemistry and kinetic energy that will have you on the edge of your seats throughout. Pull out your phone and add Rana to your speed dial list, cause the best fixer in town is closer than you think!
Scoop:
PRODUCERS: Matchbox Shots, Sanjay Routray & Sarita Patil
DIRECTOR: Hansal Mehta
WRITERS: Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul & Mirat Trivedi
CAST: Karishma Tanna, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Harman Baweja, Deven Bhojani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Tejasvini Kolhapure, Shikha Talsania, Tanmay Dhanania & Inayat Sood
LOGLINE: Inspired by the book written by Jigna Vora, ‘Behind Bars In Byculla: My Days in Prison’, Scoop is a character drama that traces the journey of Jagruti Pathak, an ambitious crime journalist. Her world comes crashing down when she is charged for the heinous murder of a fellow journalist, Jaideb Sen and ends up in a prison cell with those she once reported on. The others charged include a notorious sharp shooter, a nefarious bookie and the infamous, Chhota Rajan! The truth is quietly buried as she waits out a trial.
The makers of Scoop shared, “Adapted from Jigna Vora’s book Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison, the series Scoop is a gripping story of what happens when someone who covers the news, becomes the news. Karishma (Tanna) helms the show, embodying a crime journalist whose life turns upside down. We can’t wait for Tudum viewers to be the first to get the Scoop.”
Soup
PRODUCERS: Honey Trehan & Chetana Kowshik
DIRECTOR: Abhishek Chaubey
CREATORS & WRITERS: Unaiza Merchant, Anant Tripathi, Harshad Nalawade, Abhishek Chaubey CAST: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma, Nasser, Sayaji Shinde and Lal
LOGLINE: In a quest to get her restaurant, talentless chef Swathi Shetty cooks up a master plan to replace her husband Prabhakar with her lover, Umesh. But when a bumbling local inspector and a few amateur villains get involved, too many cooks threaten to spoil the broth.
Listing down the ingredients that went into making Soup, the creators behind the series said “Soup is a delicious broth of love, lust, thrill and suspense. Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma wonderfully season this series, creating a taste that will stay with you. Grab a spoon cause Soup will be served exclusively on Netflix!”
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