From 'Shakuntala Devi' to 'The Umbrella Academy': Here are some Friday releases to watch out for

Shakuntala Devi

Streaming on: Amazon Prime

'Shakuntala Devi' is an upcoming biographical drama directed and written by Anu Menon. The film stars Vidya Balan as Shakuntala Devi, who was also known as the 'human computer'. The film co-stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sanya Malhotra and Amit Sadh.

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Raat Akeli Hai

Streaming on: Netflix

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's upcoming crime drama 'Raat Akeli Hai' is helmed by Honey Trehan. Starring Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, the film follows a small-town cop who is summoned to investigate the death of a politician.

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Lootcase

Streaming on: Disney+Hotstar

Comedy-drama 'Lootcase' will premier on Disney+Hotstar. Rajesh Krishnan directorial revolves around a middle-aged man, who comes across a red-coloured suitcase full of money. The movie also stars Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal, Gajraj Rao and Ranvir Shorey. 

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Muppets Now

Streaming on:  Disney+Hotstar

Animated series 'Muppets Now' is an upcoming American comedy produced by The Muppets Studio and is directed by Kirk Thatcher. The series is an improvised situation comedy based on The Muppets franchise.

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The Umbrella Academy

Streaming on: Netflix

Season 2 of the super-hero series 'The Umbrella Academy', is based on the comic book series of the same name published by Dark Horse Comics, it revolves around a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and the threat of an impending apocalypse. 

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Black is King

Streaming on: Disney+Hotstar

Beyonce upcoming film and visual album 'Black Is King', the movie serves as a visual companion to the 2019 album 'The Lion King: The Gift'.

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Get Even

Streaming on: Netflx

Teen thriller 'Get Even' is adapted by Holly Phillips from the book series 'Don't Get Mad' by Gretchen McNeil. The series focuses on a group of schoolgirls who form a clan to expose bullies at their school

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Seriously Single

Streaming on: Netflix

'Seriously Single', the romantic comedy follows the story of two free-living bestie urges her to embrace singlehood, a commitment-craving social media expert can't stop following the life of a former love.

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Latte and the Magic Waterstone

Streaming on: Netflix

The upcoming Netflix animated movie, follows the journey of a young hedgehog who wants to save the forest and its inhabitants from a horrible drought by reclaim a magical waterstone from the bear king.

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Avrodh: The Seige Within

Streaming on: Sony Liv

Amit Sadh most-awaited project 'Avrodh The Seige Within', a fascinating story is based on Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh's book 'India's Most Fearless' whose narrative is set against the backdrop of the surgical strike that India conducted in 2016. The movie also stars Darshan Kumaar, Madhurima Tuli in prominent roles.  

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Yaara

Streaming on: Zee5
Release date: July 30

Vidyut Jamwal crime drama 'Yaara' is a remake of the French film 'A Gang Story'. The movie follows the story of 'Chaukdi Gang' and the two men who helped build this gang played by Vidyut and Amit Sadh. The movie also features Vijay Varma, Kenny Basumatary and Shruti Haasan in prominent roles.

 

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