- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:25 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delayed OTT Releases: Numerous movies and web series, like 'The Kerala Story' and 'Panchayat 3', have faced ongoing delays after their first theater releases. Fans are eagerly awaiting their arrival on streaming platforms. This delay only adds to the excitement for what 2023 has in store for cinema enthusiasts. Let's delve into when these productions are expected to premiere digitally, building even more anticipation among viewers for the immersive experiences awaiting them online.
Bollywood Projects That Await Their OTT Debut
The Kerala Story
Potential Release Date: February 16
‘The Kerala Story’, released in 2023, is an Indian drama film helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The narrative centers on a cluster of women hailing from Kerala who find themselves manipulated into adopting Islam and affiliating with the Islamic State. Notably, the movie features Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in key roles.
Positioned as a factual portrayal, the film delves into the contentious concept of "love jihad," a conspiracy theory within the Hindutva ideology. It inaccurately asserts that numerous Hindu women from Kerala have undergone forced conversion to Islam and have been recruited by the Islamic State.
Dunki (JioCinema)
Release Date: February 9
‘Dunki’ is a 2023 Indian comedy-drama film in Hindi that explores the concept of "donkey flight," an illicit immigration method. Directed and edited by Rajkumar Hirani, who co-wrote the screenplay with Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon, the film was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Jio Studios, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. The ensemble cast includes Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, with Vicky Kaushal making a special appearance, and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.
Gandhi Godse- Ek Yudh
Potential Release Date: March 2023
‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ is a historical film in the Indian-Hindi language, released in 2023. Penned and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, with production by Manila Santoshi, the narrative unfolds around a speculative scenario. In this fictionalized account, the film portrays an alternate reality where Mahatma Gandhi, instead of succumbing to assassination, survives the attempt on his life. What follows is a remarkable twist: Gandhi not only pardons Nathuram Godse, his would-be assassin, but also opts to engage with him socially. Leading the cast are Deepak Antani and Chinmay Mandlekar, essaying pivotal roles in this thought-provoking exploration.
The Lady Killer (Prime Video)
Potential Release Date: Not Revealed
‘The Lady Killer’ is a crime thriller film in Hindi, which emerged in 2023 under the direction of Ajay Bahl. Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar take the lead roles in this gripping narrative. The film premiered in theaters on November 3, 2023. However, upon its debut, ‘The Lady Killer’ faced scathing criticism from reviewers and encountered dismal box office performance. It garnered a meager Rs 38,000 on its opening day, selling just 293 tickets across India, marking it as one of the largest failures in Indian cinema history. Reports suggest that the film was released in an incomplete state, featuring numerous editing cuts and unresolved voiceovers.
Ganapath
Potential OTT Platform: Netflix/ Amazon Prime Video/ Crunchyroll.
In the year 2023, ‘Ganapath: A Hero is Born’ emerged as an Indian Hindi-language film blending post-apocalyptic elements with dystopian themes, coupled with sports action sequences. Vikas Bahl, serving as both the writer and director, took charge of this project, which was produced in collaboration with Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh.
Panchayat 3 (Prime Video)
Potential OTT Release Date: February 2024
‘Panchayat’ is a comedy-drama series that follows the story of Abhishek, an engineering graduate who, due to limited job opportunities, takes on the role of secretary at a panchayat office situated in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh.
