`Saina' to `The Disciple': Here are OTT release dates of Hindi movies
Due to the pandemic, the theatrical release of many films has been kept on hold. The few that have been released couldn't find many audiences.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 18 April 2021 12:00 PM GMT
Hyderabad: Due to the pandemic, the theatrical release of many films has been kept on hold. The few that have been released couldn't find many audiences. So, they are all set to stream on digital platforms now. Here is the list of films releasing on OTT platforms:
Saina
The biopic on badminton player Saina Nehwal will see Parineeti Chopra in the titular role. Directed by Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj, and Rashesh Shah under the banner of T-Series and Front Foot Pictures, the film was initially set to release in September 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Finally, it was released on 26 March. It will stream on Amazon Prime Video from 23 April.
The Disciple
This Marathi film written, directed, and edited by Chaitanya Tamhane stars Aditya Modak, Arun David, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Alfonso Cuaron serves as an executive producer. It entered the main competition section at the 77th Venice International Film Festival becoming the first Indian film since Monsoon Wedding (2001) to compete at the festival. It was also screened at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival where it was named a winner of the Amplify Voices Award. Netflix acquired the distribution rights of the film and it will stream from 30 April.
Meel Patthar (Milestone)
The film is co-written, edited, and directed by Ivan Ayr and produced by Kimsi Singh. It stars Suvinder Vicky and Lakshvir Saran in major roles. The story follows a truck driver who tries to cope with the tragic death of his wife. The film premiered in the Orrizonti (Horizons) section of the 77th Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2020. It was also screened at the 25th Busan International Film Festival and the Pingyao International Film Festival. Meel Patthar won the 'best film' award while Vicky was given the 'best performer' award in the Asian feature film category at the Singapore International Film Festival. The film will stream on Netflix from 7 May.
Time to Dance
This 2021 dance film is directed by Stanley D'Costa and produced by Lizelle D'Souza. It features Sooraj Pancholi, Isabelle Kaif, and Waluscha De Sousa in the lead roles. The film was theatrically released in India on 12 March. It marks the acting debut of Isabelle and unfortunately. However, it couldn't win many hearts in theatres. Now, the film will stream on Netflix from 7 May.
