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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kerala Crime Files Season 2 X review: Arjun Radhakrishnan and Aju Varghese-led crime thriller delivers an elevated experience
The highly anticipated second season of 'Kerala Crime Files' has officially released on OTT. The recent season, titled The Search for CPO Ambili Raju, made its way to OTT today (June 20), garnering positive reviews for a much better narrative than the first season. About 'Kerala Crime Files' season 2 The latest season introduces fresh twists and a brand-new mystery, with actors Arjun Radhakrishnan , Aju Varghese, Lal, Harisree Asokan and Indrans leading the cast. The plot revolves around the sudden vanishing of Civil Police Officer Ambili Raju—played with compelling restraint by Indrans—plunging the force into a crisis that seems to shake it from within. The story takes place in Thiruvananthapuram, a city in Kerala. Social media reviews Many on X (formerly Twitter) are taking to their social media handles to share reviews about the thrilling series. One of them wrote, '#KeralaCrimeFilesSeason2 is a solid upgrade on all aspects with an effectively poignant core. Bahul Ramesh's screenplay and visuals after the banger Kishkindha Kaandam! ❤🔥 While Arjun Radhakrishnan was impressive as always, it was Indrans & Harisree Ashokan who stole the show!' Another user reacted, '#KeralaCrimeFilesSeason2 – is a solid upgrade from S1 in plot to technical aspects. Decent performances, engaging screenplay, superb cinematography, neat execution & intense music work literally elevated the show. A perfect binge-watch for the weekend.' 'Kerala Crime Files' Season 2 Trailer: Arjun Radhakrishnan and Aju Varghese starrer 'Kerala Crime Files' Official Trailer A third viewer wrote, '#KeralaCrimeFilesSeason2 – VERY GOOD ONE 👏🏻 6 Episodes with Very Good Making & Writing. Performances from Each Cast were So Good. Ending Was a Cliché-Breaking One, But IMO should Specify More About The Incident & Felt Like They Left it Without Completing It. TOTALLY GOOD 3.8/5.' Finally, one shared, 'Binge-watched second season of Kerala Crime Files web series... Terrific crime thriller and intriguing. Lots of twists. Much better than first season. Keralites are known for best crime investigation movies now... come into web series also... available in all languages. Must watch." The series is now available on JioCinema for binge-watching. The first season of Kerala Crime Files had won hearts with its simple but intriguing narrative in 2023, and now the new season from director Ahammed Khabeer has lived up to expectations.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince and Family OTT release: 4 things to know about Dileep's Malayalam comedy before watching it on ZEE5
Prince and Family OTT release: Prince and Family, starring Dileep, has finally premiered on OTT after a successful run at the box office. It has created a buzz among fans as it features the seasoned Malayalam actor in a lively avatar that does justice to his abilities. It has also become the talk of the town as it promises to be just what the doctor ordered for those fond of light-hearted comedies. With that, here is everything you need to know about Prince and Family. Where and when to watch Prince and Family Prince and Family premiered on ZEE5 on June 20. Users need to subscribe to the streaming service to watch the films. A ZEE5 membership costs up to Rs 1299 per year, depending on the plan. Prince and Family plot and cast explored Prince and Family revolves around the chaos that prevails when a bachelor marries his polar opposite. It features Dileep in the lead. The veteran actor is best known to the audience for his work in films such CBI Moosa and Christian Brothers. He is paired opposite debutante Raniya Raana in the film. The cast of Prince and Family includes Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Johny Antony, Manju Pillai and Josekutty Jacob. Prince and Family is directed by Binto Stephen. Sanal Dev serves as the music director. Prince and Family box office collection: How much did it earn? Prince and Family, which hit the screens on May 9, did well at the box office. It grossed nearly Rs 26 crore in its full run to emerge as the sixth-highest-grossing Mollywood film of the year. Prince and Family review Prince and Family received largely positive reviews with critics lauding the performances and execution. Times of India gave it three stars out of five and described it as something meant for 'those who enjoy the typical Dileep brand of comedy'. F or more news and updates from the world of OTT and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: I realized the importance of writing with this film
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2, the latest Kannada courtroom drama, is now out on OTT after a fairly successful theatrical run. Produced by leading man Krishna Ajai Rao, who was hitherto widely known for his romantic hero image, the film was only the second directorial of Pavan Bhat, who'd made Cutting Shop earlier. During the pre-release promotions, Pavan was conspicuously absent, letting Ajai take the lead. 'I'm not a very known face, so even though I am the writer and director of the film, it made better sense to speak after the film speaks for itself. Then there's more value to what I have to say,' says Pavan, now that the film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Stream Krishna Ajai Rao's films like Excuse Me, Krishnan Love Story, Krishna Leela and more with OTTplay Premium For the most part, Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 is grounded in its depiction of legal procedures, but does have its share of cinematic drama and heroism, with the latter bit likely to divide audiences. Pavan's target audience, though, seems to have loved it, especially the melodrama in the climax. 'As a writer and filmmaker, my aim is not to cater to a 'target audience'; I want everyone to enjoy my work, irrespective of their socio-economic standing, city they live in, etc. But then, no film is perfect and there's always scope for improvement,' he says. The melodrama in the climax, is, presumably, for cinematic effect, but if Pavan had refrained from doing that and stuck to a more realistic approach, would the impact have been different? 'Honestly, that's a difficult question to answer. If I'd shot two versions and then chosen only one, I'd have clarity about why I stuck with this version. But now that I have shot and released only one version, in which Ajai's character has a dramatic monologue (and looks like he's holding a sudarshana chakra) that may not seem fit for a courtroom; going by the response to the film, there are people saying it gave them goosebumps,' says the filmmaker. Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 being his maiden attempt at a courtroom drama, what have been Pavan's learning's from the feedback he's got? 'It was a great learning. I realized how important writing is. In this script, nothing was changed once we went on floors. On the set, we just executed what was on paper. The kind of writing and the result it gave because of the honesty that the team had towards the written word was very good,' says Pavan. The director, who worked with his brother on his debut film, adds that Yuddhakaanda was also about how to work with seasoned artistes. 'I had stalwarts like Prakash Belawadi and TS Nagabharana on set and seeing how they surrender to a director, especially, one as new as me, was unbelievable," he says.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
28 Years Later OTT release: Danny Boyle's horror thriller may premiere on Netflix in October
28 Years Later OTT release: 28 Years Later, which hit the screens on June 20, has created a great deal of buzz among fans as it is directed by ace filmmaker Danny Boyle. It has also garnered a great deal of attention with its unnerving trailer. The film is currently playing in theatres only, which means it is not available on OTT. However, it will eventually drop on Netflix. 28 Years to premiere on OTT after four months? 28 Years Later, one of the biggest releases of the year, is backed by Sony Pictures. The studio has a deal with the streaming giant Netflix. As such, as part of this arrangement, the horror thriller will premiere on the OTT player after its theatrical run. While this is confirmed, the exact release date isn't. However, previous Sony movies such as The Garfield Movie and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, released on the platform four months after their theatrical release. Given the fact that the timeline has been consistent, one can expect it to land on OTT in October That said, there is a possibility of it landing there even later if it fares well at the box office. This is just what happened when Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse exceeded expectations at the box office and showed up on OTT five months later. About 28 Years later 28 Years Later centres on a new outbreak of the Rage virus nearly three decades after the original one, which takes humanity back into the darkness. A new generation must now withstand this ghost from, the past in its bid to survive. The film is directed by Danny Boyle and stars child actor Alfie Williams in the lead.
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
DYK: Not Aamir Khan, but Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for cult classic Rang De Basanti
Can you imagine Rang De Basanti (2006) without Aamir Khan? Well that was the original vision, before Aamir heard of this film in the making and got himself involved in the project. The same was revealed by Kamlesh Pandey, one of the screenwriters on the film during a chat with Ravya Sarda for her YouTube show. Rang De Basanti was initially supposed to be a "small film", and Manoj Bajpayee had already been signed on for the role of DJ/Chandrashekhar Azad. Kamlesh recalled, "We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn't have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it". The core issue on the film being consistently bypassed till it caught Aamir's eye, was that nobody was willing to put the time in to understand the script and the film's message. Kamlesh said, "Producers thought that this was a Sholay remake from the point of view of Basanti. They used to make fun of it and ask who was going to play her, and I used to tell them with a straight face that we were thinking of casting Esha Deol. They used to take it so seriously, and I didn't really know whether to slap these people or ignore them". While Manoj, given his acting prowess, would of course have done a stellar job of playing DJ in Rang De Basanti, given the film's legacy and the kind of cementing impact it has had on the audiences — over almost 2 decades now — it's tough to imagine anyone but Aamir leading the film. If reading about this switcheroo has got you feeling nostalgic, Rang De Basanti is available for streaming on OTT.
