The highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day sale is scheduled for July 15 and July 16. The two-day extravaganza promises incredible deals on various products, ranging from fashion and gadgets to cutting-edge electronics and beyond. But that’s not all – brace yourselves for an exclusive glimpse into the world of smartphones as multiple new models from renowned brands like OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola, and more are set to make their grand debut during this extraordinary event. Without further ado, let’s dive into the fascinating lineup of smartphones that will take centre stage in the Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
With a starting price of just ₹33,999, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is a true marvel of technology. The smartphone features a remarkable 6.74-inch Superfluid AMOLED display, sure to captivate your senses. Powered by the formidable MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, it offers lightning-fast performance, complemented by a whopping 16GB of RAM. Equipped with a triple camera system on the back, this smartphone is poised to redefine your photography experience. With sleek colour options like Tempest Gray and Misty Green, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G will be available starting July 15.
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is an exceptional smartphone priced at ₹16,999. Immerse yourself in its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display’s brilliance while enjoying the convenience of a powerful 6,000mAh battery. With 25W fast charging support, this device keeps up with your dynamic lifestyle. Capture stunning memories with its impressive 50MP primary camera and revel in the seamless performance of up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage capacity.
iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G
With a price tag of ₹34,999 for the base model, the iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G sets the stage for a remarkable smartphone experience. Boasting a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, this device indulges your visual senses. Powered by the high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, it delivers unrivalled speed and efficiency. Take advantage of up to 12GB of RAM while capturing professional-grade shots with the impressive 50MP primary camera featuring gimbal-level stabilization. Its 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging also keeps you powered up throughout the day.
Realme Narzo 60 and Narzo 60 Pro
Unleashing Your Style Recently launched in India, the Realme Narzo 60 and Narzo 60 Pro combine elegant design with powerful performance. Adorned with circular cameras and a vegan leather finish on the rear, these smartphones exude sophistication. The Realme Narzo 60 Pro, priced at ₹23,999 onwards, offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, while the Narzo 60, available from ₹17,999, provides impressive features at an affordable price point.
Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra
A Fusion of Elegance and Innovation Introducing the Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, two cutting-edge smartphones priced at ₹54,999 and ₹84,999, respectively. These devices come equipped with Qualcomm processors, ensuring unparalleled performance. Boasting a magnificent 6.9-inch FlexView FHD+ main screen with a resolution of 2640×1080 pixels, they deliver an immersive visual experience. Avail yourself of exclusive launch offers, including up to ₹15,000 in benefits for Jio customers, along with ₹7,000 off (Razr 40 Ultra) and ₹5,000 off (Razr 40) when using ICICI bank cards.
Hope you’ve already experienced the simplicity of storytelling with the second season of TVF’s Cubicles. Just like its name, the series takes us through fundamental ironies that exist in every corporate employee’s life. The lighthearted series attaches you with its characters, especially to the lead, portrayed by Piyush Prajapati, as he struggles to strike a work-life balance.
Rocket Boys
Where to watch – Sony LIV
Sony LIV came out from the shadow and fetched the limelight with Scam 1992, but since then, nothing much appreciable has been released on the platform. With the release of Rockey Boys, which depicts the efforts of Indian scientists Dr Homi J Bhabha and Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the drought ended as the series became one of the most viewed OTT shows of 2022.
Panchayat S2
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
TVF has a knack for creating shows that stay with us for a long time, and Panchayat is one of the best from them. The 2nd season of the show continues from where it left off and takes us into the happening life of people from Phulera town. The show makes you laugh as well as cry, and you will only end up relating with every character while saying, “Dekh raha hain Binod?”
Hostel Daze S3
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
Add engineering to anything, and it will never disappoint you. Hostel Daze is a series based on engineering students’ life in a hostel and is known for maintaining its quality content. The third season of the show depicts the story of the guys entering into the third year of engineering, and with the cleaver one-liners, even without Adarsh Gaurav, it manages to hit the sweet spot.
Modern Love: Mumbai
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
Modern Love: Mumbai is the counterpart chapter based on the popular American anthology Modern Love: New York. When they decided to add Mumbai to the title, beautiful chaos automatically entered the storyline. The anthology series illustrates six love stories in the city, and in the end, they all merge into one, of course, in the final episode of the show.
Stranger Things S4
Where to watch – Netflix
What we believe is numbers, and if you look at the numbers, the 4th season of the sci-fi horror show Stranger Things is the best of all. Over the years, along with the audience, the characters have become more mature, overcoming some stereotypes they would’ve been associated with in the previous seasons. The season will go down in history, especially for the acting.
Wednesday
Where to watch – Netflix
The coming-of-age supernatural horror comedy is all about Wednesday Addams, a teenage girl who struggles to connect with her schoolmates due to her cold and emotionless personality. The protagonist, Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, with psychic powers, single-handedly saves the show with her brilliant performance.
1899
Where to watch – Netflix
Another mindblowing show from the creators of one of the greatest web series of all time, Dark. The horror mystery show with a sci-fi edge takes place on a passenger ship, where people from different countries are on board, along with at least one hidden secret. The series shows a lot of time travel, flashbacks, creepy children and secret portals, which forces you to binge-watch.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Where to watch – Netflix
We have seen many movies and shows depicting the story of the serial killer, but Dahmer stands right at the top as the series shows the most accurate rendition of what happened. The show is based on the life of a serial killer, Jeffery Dahmer, beautifully portrayed by Evan Peters not only shows how he did it but dives deep into the whys and creates a surge of dread in your spine.
The Boys S3
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
Nothing to say about The Boys Season 3, it’s the only OTT show we’ve included in the list, and most of you must have already watched it. If you haven’t, grab a bowl of popcorn this weekend and finish it as soon as possible. The show is developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video and will satisfy you as it shows the dark and political side of the superheroes.
Two film series will always have a place in our hearts – Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings as most of us grew up from kids to teenagers while watching these two. The fantasy television series is based on the novel ‘The Lord of the Rings and its appendices’ by English Writer J. R. R. Tolkien. The forthcoming series is set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer
Release Date – 7th September (Netflix)
We were lucky enough to watch the most bone-chilling and blood-curdling true crime story of the cold-blooded murderer of Delhi on our screens and not in real life. After the successful first edition of the Indian Predator series featuring The Butcher of Delhi, released on 20th July, Netflix is back again with another bizarre documentary- Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer.
Brahmastra
Release Date – 9th September (in Theatres)
Directed by – Ayan Mukerji
Being made on a massive budget of over Rs 300 crore, Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva is one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of 2022. The movie is the first instalment of the trilogy and part of India’s first original universe – Astraverse. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars the real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, along with Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy.
Siya
Release Date – 16th September (in Theatres)
Directed by – Manish Mundra
The movie is a heart-wrenching story of a small-town girl who decides to fight for justice against all the odds. The trailer of the film appears to be promising as it didn’t unveil too much, unlike the trailers of most movies we’ve seen lately, and the acting of both the lead characters is spot on. The directorial debut of Manish Mundra stars Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh in the lead.
Jogi
Release Date – 16th September (Netflix)
Directed by – Ali Abbas Zafar
Starring Daljit Dosanjh in the lead, Jogi is an emotional roller-coaster ride set in 1984 Delhi, which depicts the story of friendship and courage in times of misfortune. The movie also stars Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumund Mishra, Hiten Tejwani and Amyra Dastur. The gripping tale of bravery, hope and everything in between is directed by celebrated director Ali Abbas Zafar.
Babli Bouncer
Release Date – 23rd September (Disney+ Hotstar)
Directed by – Madhur Bhandarkar
When was the last time you saw Tamannah acting in Hindi Cinema and a movie directed by legendary director Madhur Bhandarkar? Perhaps you must have forgotten their last released Hindi films. The actress and the filmmaker are coming together for the first time to entertain the audience with their upcoming release, Babli Bouncer, which will be released simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Avatar
Release Date – 23rd September (in Theatres)
Directed by – James Cameron
When they released Avatar in 2009 – we witnessed one of the well-made movies of the 21st century. However, for some reason, if you’ve missed watching it in the theatres, then you’ve got a chance to see the magic of Avatar on the big screen. The makers are re-releasing the iconic film in Indian theatres ahead of its highly anticipated sequel release.
Blonde
Release Date – 28th September (Netflix)
Directed by – Andrew Dominik
Ana De Armas is coming to prove everyone wrong who said, “no one can play the role of Marilyn on-screen better than Marilyn herself,” and to show the world how Marilyn was only watched by the world but seen by none with her upcoming Netflix flick ‘Blonde’. The movie depicts how the Hollywood sex symbol struggled in her flourishing life and what she had to face on the way.
Vikram Vedha (Hindi)
Release Date – 30th September (in Theatres)
Directed by – Pushkar–Gayathri
What happens when two of the most-anticipated and loved actors work together? We get to see a classic movie like Vikram Vedha, which starred R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. However, when it was released in 2017, most of us were unaware of what was happening down south. And to show the magic of Vikram Vedha again, the makers are all set to release the remake of it in Hindi, which stars Saif Ali Khan And Hrithik Roshan in the lead.
Don’t Worry Darling
Release Date – 30th September (in Theatres)
Directed by – Olivia Wilde
The pop sensation Harry Styles released his much-awaited album “Harry’s Home” a few months ago, and now the singer-turned-actor is all set to thrill us with his acting skills through his upcoming release “Don’t Worry Darling”. Along with Harry Styles, the psychological thriller stars Florence Pugh, Gemma Chan, Olivia Wilde, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine.
With the advancement of technology and the emergence of the digital era, on-demand video streaming services have snowballed in recent years. With the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing shutdown, OTT services among Indian customers has increased. Unlike most businesses, the Covid-19 outbreak changed the media and entertainment industry forever. If the previous decade saw the rise of movie theatres, 2020 proved to be the year of OTT culture, with cineplexes and movie theatres closing for most of the year. The pandemic caused widespread devastation throughout the world.
People were forced to stay home and enjoy entertainment and other media through over-the-top (OTT) services when sporting events, theatres, and other public places were closed. These service companies experienced tremendous growth during the lockdown. Despite the sluggish return to normalcy, this expansion will continue for many years. According to industry and internet search statistics, viewing on OTT platforms grew in April 2020, particularly in smaller towns and cities. Although net viewing has been significantly more significant than in the months preceding the epidemic, the initial effect has not been successfully sustained across all platforms.
People are drawn to social media and OTT services to keep themselves occupied. According to industry analysts, the lockdown has increased the viewing of OTT players like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Voot Select, Hotstar, and Eros Now. The number of new consumers has also risen. There are now over 30 OTT players and 10 music streaming applications available to meet various entertainment and media interests.
As the internet streaming viewership grew beyond millennials and urban centres, and homemakers and retirees became OTT consumers, regional streaming applications that cater to non-Hindi and non-English markets proliferated. Many regional portals, such as Oho Gujarati, Hoichoi, Aha, and NeeStream, have witnessed a significant increase in demand for regional content.
Dil Bechara, starring Sushant Singh Rajput, had the highest opening ever on Disney+ Hotstar in July. This was just one of several web platform success stories this year. Similarly, Kay Kay Menon’s Special OPS, Sushmita Sen’s Aarya, and Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Manoj Bajpayee’s Family Man were among the most popular web series on OTT. The Indian OTT market is estimated to reach Rs 237.86 billion (US$3.22 billion) by FY25, up from Rs 42.50 billion (US$576.73 million) in FY19.
Netflix’s dark, heavily dramatic, anti-hero lead show YOU recently returned for a third season with a bang, and like the previous two seasons, the third season quickly became one of the most discussed shows on Netflix. The show’s first two seasons featured the relentlessly creepy-stalker Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) and were packed with all the right ingredients required for a psychological thriller, but season 3 brings a new setting to the show.
Yes, season 3 of YOU takes us to an entirely new place called Madre Linda, a fictional town in the California suburb as Joe and his equally bloodthirsty wife Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti) decide to escape the hustle and bustle of New York and Los Angeles to deliver a better future to their newborn. However, in a nosy suburb, it gets hard for Joe and Love to stay unnoticed by the people, which puts the season’s suspense on the top tier.
In season three, Joe is not operating alone as he used to in the last two seasons. Now, he has a companion to help him with the aftermath of the killing, which shifts the fundamental geometry of how the show works. The stalker-narrated murder drama shows Love to be even more erratic than Joe, keeping up the thrill of the show. The third season features the continuation of Joe’s fraught relationship with Love and, of course, a lot of slayings in the neighbourhood.
The bizarre third season of the show manages to pull us into Joe and Love’s world of hatred, revenge and power politics by crafting an ironic take on a suburban murder mystery. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season as Joe is not satisfied with the love of his life and is going to look for ‘the one’ in the next one. So, until Mr Joe Goldberg shows up again with a new twisted murder story, watch these 5 breathtaking shows to feed your thrilling hunger.
Bates Motel
Platform – Peacock
Seasons – 5
In YOU, Joe Goldberg has created almost the same level of magic as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) but with multiple twists, misleads and surprises. The show depicts Joe having a tough life growing up but didn’t converge more on why he turned up as into a psychopath. Meanwhile, Bates Motel, which is based on the storyline of the iconic horror film Psycho, shows how Norman Bates grew up to become a serial killer. The show has a similar theme to YOU, and fans will see shades of Joe’s relationship with his mother in Norman (Freddie Highmore) and Norma’s (Vera Farmiga) connection, where Norman is dealing with constant manipulation that leaves him wanting independence and turns him into a serial killer.
Mindhunter
Platform – Netflix
Seasons – 2
David Fincher is a modern-day master filmmaker of dark, moody and disturbing films. He debuted on an OTT platform with a hit show, House of Cards, the first TV show produced by a studio for Netflix. Later on, he produced and directed a few episodes of a masterpiece called Mindhunter, a show based on a non-fiction crime book titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. Fans of YOU will enjoy the dark theme, unsettling characters and gripping suspense of Mindhunter that stars Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany in the lead. The show is set in the 70’s/80’s and revolves around two special agents of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit who try to get into and understand the brains of notorious serial killers, including Ed Kemper, Charles Manson, and the Son of Sam.
Dexter
Platform – Amazon Prime / Hulu
Seasons – 8
Dexter, one of the oldest crime thriller TV shows, is set to hit screens with a new season, Dexter: New Blood. The celebrated TV series’s titular character, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), acts and functions similar to YOU’s charming and brilliant Joe Goldberg. Like Joe, Dexter, too, believes in strategies and planning that always help him stay 10 steps ahead to protect himself and predict the worst. Dexter, who plays the role of a forensic technician by day and serial killer by night in the show, is very much senior to Joe. He has survived eight seasons dodging the law, defending his actions, and even successfully raising a family while still being a murderer. If you love YOU, you’re going to see a massive bit of Joe in every move of Dexter.
Hannibal
Platform – Amazon Prime / Hulu
Seasons – 3
The Silence of the Lambs is probably one of the best psychological horror films made in Hollywood, and its lead character, the cannibalistic serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter, is the scariest character we’ve ever witnessed in Hollywood movies. Hannibal is an American psychological horror-thriller television series that runs on NBC, and its lead, Dr Hannibal Lecter, has an ability to fool everyone around him, very relevant to Joe Goldberg. The NBC series focuses on the complex but emotional relationship between the brilliant psychiatrist Dr Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and the FBI criminal profiler and hunter of serial killers, Will Graham (Hugh Dancy). Together they trace complex serial killers by thinking like a serial killer, but Hannibal has something mysterious that Will is unaware of.
Killing Eve
Platform – Hulu
Seasons – 3
We have seen women playing the role of a psychopath in very few Hollywood films, but when they did, they did it with full passion. Kathy Bates and Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress by playing the roles of a psychopath in Misery (1990) and Monster (2003), respectively. The Emmy award-winning spy series, Killing Eve, is one such show that depicts similarities with Joe Goldberg’s YOU. The British spy thriller follows a wild game of cat and mouse between psychopathic assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) and badass British intelligence investigating officer Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh). The 3-season Hulu series is binge-worthy and will remind Joe’s obsessive love-hate relationship throughout YOU.
A few days back, we covered an article on the best Netflix shows you can watch to chill on your weekends. People do not get enough of the shows that they can enjoy to either kill their boredom or watch it with their friends and loved ones.
We are stuck in the age of binge-watching now more than ever. When you run out of shows on one platform, a list of another set of shows should be ready before you in order to not break the binge. Today, we are covering the five best Amazon Prime series that you should definitely give a watch if you haven’t already.
Mirzapur
Also referred to as AmazonPrime’s strong response to Netflix’s Sacred Games, Mirzapur has all the essential elements of a perfect crime thriller.
Though it is not an unknown fact that Mirzapur is arguably the best crime series that has been produced to date, I still included this series in my list since not everyone has given it a watch.
The show revolves around Kaleen Bhaiya, played by Pankaj Tripathi, who binds other multiple characters in the town of Mirzapur who have somewhat similar ambitions to command the city.
The beauty of this show lies in how the director manages to run parallelly multiple plots while coming up with occasional twists.
Laakhon Me Ek
This show has been written and directed by Biswa Kalyan Rath who brings us a gem of an Indian series focusing on the topic of parental pressure in choosing a profession that the child doesn’t likely want to pursue.
The show has two disconnected seasons played by two separate characters. Season one is about Aakash Gupta, played by Ritwik Sahore, who aspires to be an online content creator but faces resistance from his father who wants him to pursue Engineering.
This show goes deep into the hearts of millions of students who face somewhat similar situations sooner or later in their lives.
Invincible
Invincible is a superhero comedy based on a comic book of the same name written by Robert Kirkman, who is also the co-creator of The Walking Dead comic.
After Mark’s 17th birthday, he starts to develop his own powers – but his father is there to help him learn how to handle them. The ensemble voice cast also includes Sandra Oh, Mark Hamill, and Seth Rogen.
You can watch this on some days who want to watch some light comedy-superhero classic.
Paatal Lok
Paatal Lok is a crime suspense thriller show by MAazon Prime starring Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead role. This is a series about just another Delhi police inspector Hathiram Choudhary.
He stumbles upon a high profile case by accident, but as he uncovers the case, he gets to know the dark secrets of really powerful people. This is definitely a must-watch and has been rated quite highly and has also been praised by critics.
The Boys
The show is about the supervillains, or at least, villains who think of themselves as heroes. The Boys is set in a world where superheroes are revered as celebrities and work for a giant corporation, but outside of saving the world, most are abusing their powers and are pretty bad people.
Getting bored with the Work From Home scenario and looking for a gateway to entertainment? Then OTT platform is the most valid answer for you. Back then, OTT was considered as a second alternative for entertainment purposes due to theatres and several other outdoor activity options, but with the arrival of Covid-19, the whole concept of entertainment has changed in a moment.
Earlier, we used to see the same bunch of actors on OTT platforms, but today, the time has come where even Bollywood Superstars want to join the OTT parade to stay relevant. Content-driven stories backed by well-executed performances eased OTT platforms to reach the peak of the success, and in the coming days, we can expect a high-level competition here as well.
The OTT platforms are packed with great content and eagerly waiting to release their most-awaited shows to keep us entertained throughout 2021. To save your valuable time, we have compiled a list of the 10 most-awaited upcoming OTT releases on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee 5, Sony Liv and Disney+Hotstar in 2021.
1. The Family Man, Season 2: Amazon Prime Originals
The series is created-directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, the duo who entertained us previously with films like Go Goa Gone and Stree. The action-thriller series features Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer who struggles to balance his professional and personal life, the plot and the character itself was a breather from monotonous stories. The 10-episodic first season was so gripped, and the way it ended left the viewers in turmoil. Now, it’s been more than a year, and the viewers still can’t get enough of Shrikant’s life, though Season 2 was initially scheduled for release on 12th February but has been postponed until June, and the wait is still on.
2. Sex Education, Season 3: Netflix
The British comedy-drama follows the story of Otis Milburn, a socially awkward teenage son of the sex therapist mother. He starts his high school sex clinic along with Maeve Wiley, a social outcast and a classmate, to help fellow students out with their sex-related issues. Over the two seasons, a lot has happened between Otis and Maeve’s life, and after two heartbreaking season endings, Sex Education is renewed for the third season. The series has earned a lot of appreciation for their expert exploration and the way they handled sensitive topics like sexuality, family and relationships; there’s a lot to learn from the series; even adults could learn a thing or two from it. The third season is not yet officially scheduled to release, but it is rumoured to release in June or July of this year. Till then, keep your fingers crossed and buzz about the fate of Otis and Maeve’s relationship.
3. Rudra – The Edge of Darkness: Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar has done a decent job creating successful shows like Criminal Justice, Aarya, Special Ops, and now they’re venturing out with Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, starring one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood, the action-hero Ajay Devgn. The series is an official remake of English actor Idris Elba’s psychological crime drama television series Luther, which has five seasons. Ajay Devgn will be seen in a role of a city cop, and the series will be his grand entry into the digital space. The series is produced by Applause Entertainment, renowned for making mind-blowing shows like Criminal Justice, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Hostages and The Office.
4. Stranger Things, Season 4: Netflix
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is a popular American science-fiction horror television series set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, where the story helps us explore the concept of a parallel dimensional world, referred to as the upside-down. Stranger Things has attracted record viewership on Netflix and has a broad, active and international fan base. One of the main leads from the series, Millie Bobby Brown, who played the character of Eleven, emerged as a teenage sensation. The third season quite ended on a sad note, and ever since, fans have been waiting desperately for season 4 as it will showcase Jim Hopper’s fate and the forthcoming threat in Russia.
5. Kota Factory, Season 2: Netflix
Created by TVF Originals, Kota Factory is one of the most popular and celebrated web series in India, starring newbies Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan in the lead, along with TVF’s veteran-star Jitendra Kumar. The comedy-drama about IIT aspirants is set in Kota and follows the story of a 16-year-old Vaibhav, played by Mayur More and what happens ahead when he shifts to the Hostel in Kota. The first season was released on the TVF app and YouTube simultaneously and received a fantastic response from critics, complimenting the monochrome setting and the realistic portrayal of coaching centres in India. The series has been renewed for another season, but this time on Netflix.
6. Special Ops 1.5, Season 2: Disney+ Hotstar
Created and directed by acclaimed Bollywood director Neeraj Pandey, Special OPS is an espionage-thriller web series. The series stars Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh in the lead and follows his work in the Research and Analysis Wing. His task force team of five agents living in various parts of the world aims to catch the mastermind of several similar patterned terrorist attacks. The plot is inspired by several espionage missions undertaken by India in the last two decades. After the success of the first season, Disney+ Hotstar is developing a prequel of Special Ops that will follow the prior life of its lead, Himmat Singh.
7. Delhi Crime, Season 2: Netflix
The only Indian web series to win a precious International Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, Delhi Crime, is a Netflix Indian original series created by Richie Mehta. Starring Shefali Shah in the lead as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, the series is based on the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case that took place in South Delhi. The series follows the story in the aftermath of the gang rape, where Delhi Police strives to find out the culprits guilty for the attacks and death of the female victim. The new season is already in the production work, and it will be a distinct project, focussing on a new set of characters and a fresh story on a new crime.
8. Sunflower: Zee5
Sunflower is a Zee5 original, quirky black-comedy web series directed by Vikas Bahl and will feature actor-comedian Sunil Grover in the lead. Produced by Good Co and Reliance Entertainment, the story revolves around a middle-class housing society in Mumbai called “Sunflower”, where a murder occurs. The murder mystery is scheduled to be released on 11th June 2021.
9. Ray: Netflix
Directed by Ishqiya director Abhishek Chaubey along with Cannes nominee Vasan Bala and National Award winner Srijit Mukherji, Ray is an anthology web series that includes an adaptation of four short stories from celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray. The series features a mixed genre, where stories will take us through from a satire world to a psychological thriller. The series features a stellar cast, from Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Kay Kay Menon, Harshvardhan Kapoor to Ali Fazal and many more. Abhishek Chaubey has directed the part featuring Gajraj Rao and Manoj Bajpayee, while Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala have helmed other segments of the anthology.
10. Finding Anamika: Netflix
The upcoming thriller-drama web series is created by Bejoy Nambiar, and Karishma Kohli marks the debut of Madhuri Dixit-Nene into the OTT world. Along with Madhuri, the suspenseful family drama stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Lakshvir Saran, Suhasini Muley and Muskkaan Jafari in the lead. The story will follow the journey of a global superstar vanishing into a void.
