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Ram Setu - The first Indian film Co-Produced by Amazon Prime Video

This Hindi film is based on the mythical bridge built by the God Rama to connect the ancient Indian coasts with Sri Lanka. This bridge was built to rescue his wife Sita who was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka.

The film revolves around the story of an archaeologist played by Akshay Kumar and is based on science, history, and mythology. Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Telugu superstar Satyadev are also part of the cast.

The film is directed by Abhishek Sharma. The creative producer is Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The co-producers are Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment, and Lyca Productions. It will have a theatrical release followed by its global streaming at Amazon Prime.

The muhurat shot was taken at Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama, in March 2021. To mark the beginning of this special film, the muhurat was followed by a Puja at Ayodhya. However, due to the pandemic restrictions, the shooting had to be cancelled. However, shooting has resumed now.

The sneak peek was released by Akshay Kumar on his social media handle. He asked for his fans’ opinions regarding it. However, no other teaser has been made public yet.

Vijay Subramanium, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India has been very enthusiastic about the venture of co-producing Ram Setu. According to him, Ram Setu is a mythical link that appeals not only to the Indian viewers but also to the global viewers as a whole.

The film is scheduled to be released on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, 2022.

Satyamev Jayate 2 to Release in Theatres

This time, it will be John vs John in Satyamev Jayate 2. This sequel to the 2018 film Satyamev Jayate will feature John Abraham in a double role. The film directed by Milap Zaveri includesDivya Khosla Kumar, Anup Soni, and others. The film was supposed to have been released on May 13, 2021. However, the release was postponed due to the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The film’s poster, released earlier, shows John Abraham in double roles. The slogan mentioned a fight between two sons of Mother India, Satya and Jay, both portrayed by John. Shot in Lucknow, this film is based on the crime scenes of the city. The poster shows one character, John, in a police uniform. Hence, the film is expected to be a cop drama and a struggle between evil and the right.

The makers of the film are firm in their decision to release the film in theatres. That is why the dates are yet to be decided. A producer of the film Nikkhil Advani said that the film Milap Zaveri needs to be screened in theatres with full capacity. As of now, the theatres have opened with 50% capacity. That is why he wants to wait for the situation to be better and release Satyamev Jayate 2 in theatres with 100% capacity.

Earlier, director Milap Zaveri, too, emphasized people’s safety and said that the preference would be to release the film after the situation is better. The viewers, especially the fans of John Abraham, are eagerly waiting for the release of this film so they can witness another victory of the virtuous.

Bell Bottom: The Story of an Undercover Agent Gets Critical Acclaim Mumbai Diaries 26/11: The Engaging Medical Drama on Amazon Prime Video

Bell Bottom is a film based on the story of an undercover agent of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) rescuing the passengers of a hijacked plane that landed in Amritsar. Bell Bottom is the code name of the agent, played by Akshay Kumar. Other members of the cast include Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, and Lara Dutta. The director of the film is Ranjit Tiwari, and it is produced by Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment.

The story of Bell Bottom is inspired by incidents of plane hijacking by Khalistani terrorists in India back in the 1970s and 1980s. It revolves around Bell Bottom’s rescue operations - a difficult task that seemed impossible to all, including the (then) Prime Minister Indira Gandhi - performed successfully by the agent. Mumbai Diaries 26/11, the new web series streaming in Amazon Prime Video, is indeed an engaging medical drama based on the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, a disaster that every Indian remembers with horror and pain. The 8-episode web series is based on the nuances of a government hospital that turns into a battleground between terrorists and doctors. Mohit Raina, playing the lead role of Dr Kaushik, gives an excellent performance. The other members of the cast, including Konkona Sen Sharma in the role of a social worker and Tina Desai as the doctor’s wife, deserve special mention. The web series portrays the horror-filled night with exceptionally good detailing that makes the viewers glued to the show. The credit goes to the writers Yash Chhhetija, Nikhil Gonsalves, and Anushka Mehrotra and the director duo Nikkhil Advani and Nikhil Gonsalves. The human side of the story has also been well portrayed, according to both the critics as well as the viewers. The ambience of the government hospital and the terror attacks have been shot with attention to detail. The shots portray reality and humanity. Director Nikkhil Advani, in an interview with the media, talked about how he wanted to show a real-life version of a medical drama in a government hospital where (unlike in a high-level private hospital) hundreds of patients would be coming

Critics highly praised the stellar performance by every day, Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The short role of his wife, played by Vaani Kapoor, was also appreciated. However, He also said that some of the characters from the web the surprise performance of Lara Dutta as the late Prime series, rather than being fictional, are actually based on Minister Indira Gandhi was applauded both by the viewers real-life characters. This perfect blend of reality and and by the critics. Lara the actress was unrecognizable, cinematic expertise has made Mumbai Diaries 26/11 an which made her portrayal of Indira unforgettable experience for the viewers. Gandhi more authentic. Huma Qureshi and Adil Hussain also gave excellent performances.

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The spirit of patriotism is a special attribute of this film, which has appealed to the viewers. According to the critics, this spy thriller is engaging and well deserves its theatrical release. The film can also be watched on Amazon Prime Video, where it also has a very good viewership.

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Shershaah, the biopic of Captain Vikram Batra, Receives Accolades from All Trailer of Rashmi Rocket: Taapsee Pannu Heightens and Excels Expectations

He was the hero of the Kargil War who sacrificed his life on the battlefield but only after ensuring victory for his motherland. He was none other than Captain Vikram Batra, the Param Veer Chakra awardee, our national pride. The film Shershaah depicts the biopic of this national hero with due respect and honorific treatment. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on 12 August 2021.

The story revolves around the life of Vikram Batra, beginning from his childhood. Director Vishnu Varadhan and his writer Sandeep Srivastava have done their jobs very well in describing the childhood and youth of Vikram Batra along with his finding his love, Dimple Cheema. The war scenes are made with extreme care and detail. This has made viewers feel the tough situations and challenges that our armed forces face to keep us safe and protected.

The brief love-life of Vikram and Dimple is shown with a beautiful portrayal of the love, dedication, and determination of both. The incomplete love that came to an end with Vikram’s sacrifice of life is emotionally heartrending. However, the true emotion and spirit of patriotism have been the dominant factor of the film. The story writer and director have been truly successful in presenting our armed forces’ true spirit of patriotism.

In portraying the role of Vikram Batra, Sidharth Malhotra’s acting prowess makes Vikram a truly loved and respected character. He has been the hero of the story, in all senses. Kiara Advani as Dimple Cheema, with her poise and emotional expression, shows herself to be the true Indian woman who is behind every successful man. This film can be a point of inspiration for Indian youth to join the armed forces and serve their motherland. With the 23 September release of the trailer of the film Rashmi Rocket, praises were showered on Taapsee Pannu for her portrayal of Rashmi the athlete. It was unbelievable but true how Pannu transformed herself into the appearance of an athlete. Rigorous training, and the dedication of an actress to become the character she plays, is evident from the trailer.

The film will be released on 15 October on the OTT Platform Zee5. Directed by Akarsh Khurana, Rashmi Rocket has a supporting cast of Supriya Pathak, Priyanshu Painyuli, Abhishek Banerjee, and others. The story revolves around the life and struggle of a sprinter from the Kutch area of Gujarat, who struggles through the ordeals of gender testing to prove her femininity followed by legal procedures. She ultimately comes out successful.

Supriya Pathak plays the role of Rashmi’s mother. Priyanshu Painyuli plays her lover, and Abhishek Banerjee plays a lawyer fighting her human rights violation case for her. The trailer has been highly acclaimed by viewers. Taapsee’s toned body has made her appear fully realistic as a powerful athlete. The film is based on a story by Nanda Periyasamy. Apart from the viewers, the trailer has been appreciated by Bollywood celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Anurag Kashyap, Milap Zaveri, and Prajakta Koli.

However, some netizens slammed the look of Taapsee, saying that only she could have such a man-like body. Instead of getting angry or taking exception, Taapsee took the comment as a compliment and thanked the netizen, saying that she had worked hard to get that appearance. Now, we have to wait till 15 October to see the audiences’ response to the film.

So, it’s Kangana Ranaut and not Kareena Kapoor Khan who is going to play the role of Sita. The four-time national award-winning actor is going to play an epic role of the all-time great epic character of Sita. Earlier, it had been reported that Kareena Kapoor Khan would play the role but that this had been cancelled due to her demand of Rs 12 Crores in fees.

The film, titled Sita: The Incarnation, is directed by Alaukik Desai. It is based on the story of eminent screenwriter KV Vijayendra Prasad. SS Films is the producer of the film. Director Alaukik Desai confirmed, via his social media, the news that Kangana Ranaut would be playing the role of Sita. According to him, the film is a pious journey and a path-breaking effort in our perception of mythology. He also expressed his ecstasy over having Kangana in the role of Sita.

Kangana, too, is extremely delighted to get such an epic role. She thanked the director for allowing her to play such an important role. Saloni Sharma, on behalf of the SS Films producer, profusely expressed her gratitude in welcoming Kangana to be a part of this film. According to Saloni, Kangana is a symbol of the true spirit of fearless Indian women. She also stressed the need to prove and celebrate gender equality.

Keeping in mind the acting genius and versatility of Kangana, viewers’ expectations are already high. They are eagerly waiting to watch the performance of this great actor take on the role of the ultimate symbol of Indian women: Sita!