DUBAI WATCH LIST

AUGUST IS SET TO BE A MONTH FOR MOVIE BUFFS WITH SOME OF THE MOST-AWAITED FILMS AND OTT SERIES HITTING SCREENS THIS MONTH. INTERESTINGLY, THERE ARE AS MANY AS 5 SEQUELS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN THE LIST. HERE’S WHAT WE ARE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO

Omg 2

Director: Amit Rai

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Pavan Malhotra, Arun Govil

Gadar 2

Director: Anil Sharma

Cast:Sunny

Deol, Ameesha

Patel, Utkarsh

Sharma, Gaurav Chopra, Luv Sinha, Mir Sarwar, Manish

Wadhwa

The beloved couple - Tara Singh and Sakeena are back in this sequel to the 2001 blockbuster hit Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The period action drama will see Tara Singh on a mission to save and bring home his son. Can’t wait to see Sunny and Ameesha recreate their magic on screen once again!

The satirical comedy-drama is a sequel to the 2012 hit OMG – Oh My God! The film revolves around Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a simple man, who is a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.

MEG 2: THE TRENCH

Director: Ben Wheatley

Cast: Jason Statham, Jing Wu, Sophia Cai, Sienna Guillory, Page Kennedy

This action-adventure sci-fi movie is a sequel to The Meg (2018) and like the previous film, it revolves around a group of scientists that find themselves in a battle for survival when they take on an exploratory mission in the ocean. And this time the ferocious Megadolons have equally dangerous company that threaten their very existence. A treat for family that enjoys some mega thrills on the big screen!

GRAN TURISMO

Director: Neill Blomkamp

Cast: Archie Madekwe, Djimon Hounsou, Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, Darren Barnet

A biographical sports drama, it tells the true story of Gran Turismo, a talented driver whose gaming skills lead to him becoming a professional race driver for a coveted race title. The inspiring and exciting journey has us rooting for this one as three underdogs team up to take the most elite sport of car racing!

Made In Heaven 2

Director: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti

Cast: Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Kalki Koechli

Made in Heaven Season 2 follows Tara and Karan running their wedding management agency in Delhi as successful wedding planners. Whilst overcoming challenges on the professional front as traditions and moral values clash with modern issues, they have to deal with deeper chaos in their respective personal lives too.

Ghoomer Dream Girl 2

Director: R Balki

Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana

Azmi, Angad Bedi

A young cricket prodigy loses her right hand in an unfortunate accident on the eve of her international cricket debut. A cynical and failed cricketer steps in as a coach to guide to her new dream using some innovative techniques like introducing Ghoomer!

Jailer

Director: Nelson

Cast: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia This Tamil black comedy – action thriller stars Rajinikanth in the titular role and promises to bring forth true Rajini style of action.

Heart Of Stone

Director: Tom Harper

Cast: Gal Gadot, Alia Bhatt, Jamie Dornan This action thriller that marks Alia’s international debut is set to premiere on Netflix. The plot revolves around a highly skilled spy Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) who works for a secret unit employing advanced technology to counter potential global threats.

ALSO WATCH OUT FOR:

GUNS AND GULAABS

SHELTER S1

THE SECRET KINGDOM

CRUEL SUMMER S2

THE LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART

Director: Raaj

Shaandilyaa

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Annu Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Seema Pahwa, Vijay Raaz Ayushmann Khurrana returns as Pooja in the highly anticipated sequel to the successful 2019 film Dream Girl.

AKELLI

Director: Pranay Meshram

Cast: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Nishant Dahiya, Rajesh Jis, Tsahi Halevi

An ordinary Indian girl gets trapped in a combat zone and struggles for survial