Ajay Devgn, Akshay on OTT In June – when and where to watch
Nonetheless, April wasn’t a month for his film to be successful films at the
box-office, but, one merely pin hopes that the situation is different when they arrive on OTT in June.
While not many original Web series or movies have been announced for June, quite a few films will have their digital premieres.
Gunaah, a thriller features Gashmeer Mahajani, Surbhi Jyoti and Zayn Ibad Khan.
Maidaan – Amazon Prime
Release date: June 5
One of the better films post the pandemic and certainly amongst the best of 2024, Maidaan deserved an audience in theatres.
Even though it was delayed for many years, the film was promoted quite well and saw a good release for itself despite the clash with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
The film was critically acclaimed, but surprisingly it didn’t get the kind of audience footfall that it deserved.
Now that the film has completed 50 days at the box office, its getting ready for its OTT premiere.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Netflix – Release date-June 6
The failed at the box office with hardly any collections coming in.
The film folded up under Rs 60 crores, but on the flipside, it a large volume of audiences hasn’t checked it out yet.
Considering the fact that this one is a biggie with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in lead roles, there is a captive fan base out there which may just prefer to watch them on the small screen now after having missed the big screen experience.
Gullak S4 – Sony LIV
Release date – June 7
One of the most loved Web series, Gullak is now arriving with its fourth season.
Each of its first three seasons has seen massive popularity coming its way and very importantly, they have been short, sweet and largely impactful.
It’s the story of a loveable family on display and the relatability factor is what keeps audiences attracted to it season after season.
Blackout – JioCinema
Release date – June 7
Blackout is a crime thriller featuring Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover.
The plot revolves around a blackout that hides a jewellery heist.
Crime reporter Lenny, played by Massey, stumbles upon the loot and sees it as an opportunity to start anew.
However, his plans take a dark and dangerous turn as the night progresses​.
Maharaj – Netflix
Release date – June 14
Though the film is ready for quite some time, it’s only now that Maharaj has been announced for OTT arrival.
The film currently being hyped for the debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan.
Given the kind of volatile subject that it boasts of and the fact that Jaideep Ahlawat is the antagonist here, one waits to see what has Director Siddharth P Malhotra created for YRF.
A period film, it also features Arjun Reddy leading lady Shalini Pandey as the female protagonist.
House Of The Dragon JioCinema – Release date
June 17
The second season of House Of The Dragon is all set to arrive in mid-June.
The first season had seen mixed reactions coming its way, but it was inevitable that the second season would come into action as well.
A prequel to Game of Thrones, comparisons with the legendary series were inevitable and that’s something that pulled away a few as well.
However, with the second season coming in, hopefully all comparisons would be set aside and the Web series would be seen for what it stands for.
Do Aur Do Pyaar Disney + Hotstar – Release date
To be decided
With Vidya Balan leading the show along with Pratik Gandhi and Ileana D’Cruz stepping in as well along with Sendhil Ramamurthy, this romcom has quite a few moments that resonate well with the urban couples.
Theatrically, it definitely deserved to do better but then it arrived at a time when audiences had just stopped going to theatres.
The reviews for the film and word of mouth from the select audiences who saw it were reasonably fine as well.
This means that once it arrives on the small screen, the target audience should grab it.
Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2
Netflix – Release date -TBD
Back in time Love Sex Aur Dhokha released in theatres and turned out to be a surprise success at the box office.
No wonder, Ekta Kapoor and Dibakar Banerjee decided to make a sequel and that too with a much bolder theme and a no bar approach of storytelling.
Yet again, an all new cast was brought together for this experimental film.
Unfortunately, there were no takers for it in theatres this time around and the film went unannounced.
One now waits to see how mature audiences grabs it on its digital premiere.
News Edit K.V.Raman
