Top Indian Web Series And Movies Slated To Release In June 2021
June is going to be a month of binge-watch as many OTT platforms are gearing up to release web series and movies to keep you hooked to your smartphones or TV screens. Well, entertainment has found a way to reach us; here are some titles that are worth watching!
The Family Man Season 2
Director: Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi
Release Date: 4th June 2021
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Image credits: Instagram/manojbajpayee
After a blockbuster season 1, the makers of The Family Man have released the 2nd season of the much-awaited series. The story involves around a TASC officer, Srikant Tiwari, who is torn between his responsibilities for his family and his duties towards his country. The series doesn’t Srikant as a superhero but as a regular family man like any of us. This time, Srikant faces a fierce and bold enemy, Raji. Will he be able to save the country from a suicide bomber? You need to watch the series to find that out!
Watch the trailer here:
Sherni
Director: Amit Masurkar
Cast: Vidya Balan, Vijay Raaz, Neeraj Kabi, Sharat Saxena
Release Date: 18th June 2021
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Image credits: Instagram/vidyabalan
Sherni is based in a world where man and animal are always in conflict, the vast area of dense forest. Vidya Balan essays the role of a fierce Indian Forest Officer who is trying to establish herself in a patriarchal world and constantly fighting the stereotype that women aren’t meant for a job like this. It will be refreshing to see Vidya Balan in and as Sherni, don’t y’all agree?
Watch the trailer here:
Sunflower
Director: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Sunil Grover, Ranvir Shorey, Mukul Chadha, Girish Kulkarni
Release Date: 11th June 2021
Streaming on: ZEE5
Image credits: Instagram/whosunilgrover
The thriller web series revolves around a regular cooperative housing society in Mumbai named Sunflower, where a murder has taken place. Not much has been revealed in the trailer, but it seems like every single resident of the society has some connection with the murder and is hiding something. Sunflower is a ride of mystery and dark humour! It will be intriguing to see whodunnit, right?
Watch the trailer here:
Skater Girl
Director: Manjari Makijany
Cast: Amy Maghera, Waheeda Rehman, Anurag Arora, Rachel Saanchita Gupta
Release Date: 11th June 2021
Streaming on: Netflix
Image credits: IMDb
Skater Girl is India’s first movie on skateboarding and follows the story of a teenage girl, Prerna, who belongs from a small village in Rajasthan. Bound by her parents and traditions, she founds a passion for skating and how she fights all odds to follow her dream and competes in the national championship is what forms the rest of the story.
Watch the trailer here:
Jagame Thandiram
Director: Karthik Subbaraj
Cast: Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi, James Cosmo, Joju George
Release Date: 18th June 2021
Streaming on: Netflix
Image credits: Twitter/Jaya TV
Jagame Thandiram is a dark comedy that takes on a journey of an Indian gangster who gives mafia bosses in America a run for their money. It’s an action-packed movie with a touch of comedy!
Watch the trailer here:
Ray
Director: Vasan Bala, Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherjee
Cast: Akshay Kapoor, Bidita Beg, Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal
Release Date: 25th June 2021
Streaming on: Netflix
Image credits: CinemaExpress
Ray is an anthology series based on the stories of renowned Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray. The four stories are titled Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Forget Me Not, Bahupriya and Spotlight. The theme of the series revolves around love, betrayal, lust and truth. The stories explore the vulnerabilities and multiple shades of each character.
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