List of Movies and Web Series Releasing This Week: Ajay Devgn and Madhavan star in the supernatural thriller ‘Shaitaan’, arriving in theaters this week. Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Showtime’ also releases on theaters and OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
Shaitaan
A supernatural thriller featuring Ajay Devgn, Madhavan, Jyothika Saravanan, and Janki Bodiwala in lead roles. Directed by Vikram Bahl, ‘Shaitaan’ will be released in theaters on March 8th.
Showtime
Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, ‘Showtime’ is described as an epic story about legacy and ambition within the world of cinema. It offers viewers a glimpse into the multi-million dollar Bollywood industry, including nepotism and power struggles at the top. ‘Showtime’ stars Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Mouni Roy. You can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar starting today (March 8th).
HanuMan
Teja Sajja stars in the mythological superhero film ‘HanuMan’, releasing on Zee5. This Telugu-language superhero film is written and directed by Prashanth Varma. In a fictional place called Anjanadri, petty thief Hanumanthu (Sajja) gains the powers of Lord Hanuman. To save the people of Anjanadri, he takes on Michael, who wants to possess a power that would make him a formidable superhero.
Merry Christmas
After its theatrical run, the makers of ‘Merry Christmas’ are ready for their OTT release. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, ‘Merry Christmas’ features Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. Set in 1980s Bombay, Albert (Sethupathi) returns to the city and encounters lonely mother Maria (Kaif) and her child on Christmas Eve. Their night takes a turn when they discover a dead body in Maria’s flat. The film releases on Netflix today.
Maharani Season 3
This series stars Huma Qureshi as an accidental Chief Minister battling political rivals, her own husband, and caste and gender dynamics to retain power. It’s streaming on Sony LIV. In the new season, Qureshi’s Rani Bharti has been imprisoned for three years while her political rival, Navin (Amit Sial), is Chief Minister.
Remaining Titles
- Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda: Comedian Hannah Gadsby’s show is streaming on Netflix. It features Gadsby along with seven genderqueer performers: Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha, and Mx. Dahlia Belle. Gadsby’s previous Netflix specials include Nanette (2018) and Douglas (2021).
- Damsel: Spanish fantasy feature film from director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. Millie Bobby Brown plays a dutiful damsel chosen by her queen to marry a handsome prince. Her dreams turn nightmarish when she learns she’s being used by the royal family to pay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must fight for survival. ‘Damsel’ will stream on Netflix from March 8th.
- BlackBerry: The true story of the rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone. It’s streaming on Apple TV and will soon stream on Prime Video for Indian viewers.