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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dileep and Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'Prince and Family' receives overwhelming response after OTT release
Mollywood actor Dileep 's film 'Prince and Family' crossed 100 million streaming minutes after its premiere on OTT. The Malayalam comedy-drama hit theatres on May 9 and made its way to the OTT platform on June 20. According to Google trending data, this wholesome family entertainer has earned the label of 'Most Searched Movie' and is steadily rising in popularity. Within just a few hours of release, Prince and Family crossed 100 million streaming minutes and began trending on social media. It has already become the number one film on ZEE5. About 'Prince and Family' The movie features a stellar cast including Raniya, Dhyan Sreenivasan , Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Johny Antony, and Manju Pillai . Veteran actress Urvashi has a cameo role in the movie. Directed by Binto Stephen (in his directorial debut), Prince and Family collected a total of Rs 26.3 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk. ETimes reviewed the movie : 'It is a typical good guy marries 'bad girl' story. Dileep is the titular Prince, a small-town but very popular boutique owner and the oldest of three brothers. The bane of his life is that he, with his various conditions for what his wife must be like, remains unmarried, while his brothers are married and start families. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo The film looks at some important, pertinent issues of today, namely the use and abuse of social media, particularly in light of the recent suicide by influencer Misha Agarwal. It shows how tied youngsters are to public opinion and how this has a bigger hold over them than family, community, and even basic etiquette and morals.'
International Business Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025: Date, Time, Nominations, and Everything to Know
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 is almost here. The fourth annual star-studded ceremony will take place at the Paradise City, Incheon, on Friday (July 18). It will be packed with talent, performances, and other stunning moments. Organized by Sports Chosun since 2022, the glam event will recognize excellence in OTT and streaming television in South Korea. K-drama lovers and moviegoers wait for the annual award ceremony to enjoy live performances by their favorite artists. A star-studded lineup of celebrities will reveal the winners from original Korean dramas and variety shows invested in and produced by streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, seezn, Apple TV+, WATCHA, wavve, Kakao TV, Coupang Play, and TVING. With only a couple of weeks left to find out the winners, here is everything we know so far about the fourth annual award ceremony. When and Where Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Take Place? The fourth annual star-studded ceremony will take place at the Paradise City, Incheon, on Friday (July 18) at 8:30 PM KST. Who is Nominated for the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025? The nominees for the fourth annual award show were selected through online voting, evaluations by Sports Chosun entertainment news reporters, and industry expert surveys. The online voting took place between June 11 and June 24. When Life Gives You Tangerines and The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call are among the top nominees for the award show, taking place on Friday (July 18). Other nominees include Squid Game 2, Weak Hero Class 2, Gyeongseong Creature 2, and The Queen Who Crowns.
Mint
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this weekend; Panchayat, Squid Game 3, Raid 2 and more
OTT releases this week: A number of new movies and web series will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Z5. Let's have a look at the ones that are available to watch online. Plot: Honest income-tax officer Amay Patnaik, known for his daring raids, is transferred to Bhoj, Madhya Pradesh, for his 75th raid on corrupt politician Dada Manohar Bhai. Suspended during the raid, Amay returns later with his team's support. Cast: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Supriya Pathak Plot: As elections approach in Phulera, rival camps led by Pradhan and Bhushan engage in mind games, smear tactics and power struggles. Tensions rise from sabotage and emotional manipulation to family insults and power cuts. Both sides try hard to appear strong before the final vote. Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta OTT release: Amazon Prime Video Plot: The viral South Korean web series returns for one last time. In this season, Seong Gi-hun and other players struggle to survive dangerous games with deadly results. In-ho welcomes the rich VIPs watching the games. His brother Jun-ho secretly searches for the hidden island. But, Jun-ho doesn't know that someone close to him might be a traitor. Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon Plot: The web series follows Armaan Mistry, a smart but unusual detective with OCD. Suspended from Mumbai Police for unknown reasons, he still solves cases secretly. The web series slowly reveals the real reason behind his sudden suspension from duty. Cast: Ram Kapoor, Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania Plot: Set in the 1980s, the village of Viraatapalem suffers from a strange curse. Every bride dies on her wedding day. Because of this, no one has been married for years. When brave police constable Meena is posted there, she starts digging into the mystery. Cast: Abhignya Vuthaluru, Charan Lakkaraju, Lavanya Sahukara Genre: Supernatural/Thriller (Telugu) Plot: Sub-Inspector Bidhan Sen investigates strange cases in Birbhum: a theft, a missing person and a headless body. As he digs deeper, he finds the killer is someone he trusted. Cast: Soham Majumdar, Debchandrima Singha Roy, Amit Saha Genre: Crime/Thriller (Bengali)
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
5 best crime shows to watch on OTT if you liked Ram Kapoor's Mistry
Mistry, starring Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh, is a detective crime series that landed on JioHotstar on June 27. Directed by Rishab Seth, Mistry is a remake of the popular American show Monk. Ram Kapoor stars as Detective Armaan Mistry, a detective who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but uses his unique techniques to solve crimes. On the other hand, Mona Singh plays the role of his partner, ACP Sehmat Siddiqui. This series explores the complexities of a man struggling with OCD while solving crimes with a mix of mystery, wit, and emotional depth. Ram Kapoor in Mistry If you enjoyed watching Mistry, stream more crime shows on OTT! From Bade Achhe Lagte Hain to Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, stream Ram Kapoor's top shows only on OTTplay Premium! 5 crime shows like Mistry to watch on OTT Duranga Duranga is a Hindi adaptation of the popular K-drama Flower of Evil. The series, starring Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami, is the story of a man who hides a dark past from his wife, a police officer. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of identity, as the wife investigates a series of murders that lead her to her husband. Duranga is directed by Aijaz Khan and the late Pradeep Sarkar. Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti The series is based on the life of gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin. It revolves around the life of Haroon Shah Ali Baig, played by Vineet Kumar Singh, a gangster from Bihar who gains power and money through his exploits. However, he uses his wealth to help the needy, which leads to his Robin Hood-like reputation. The series, directed by Sachin Pathak, also features Aakanksha Singh, Vijay Maurya, Rajesh Tailang, Prashant Narayanan, and Geetanjali Kulkarni. Murshid Murshid is a popular crime drama web series directed by Shravan Tiwari. The plot revolves around Murshid Pathan (Kay Kay Menon), a former underworld don from Mumbai, who is forced to return to the world of crime to save his family from danger. The story highlights the themes of power, freedom, and how Murshid navigates his complex relationship with his adopted son Kumar Pratap Rana, who is now a police inspector. The series also features Tanuj Virwani, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, and others. Naxalbari Naxalbari, created by Partho Mitra, stars Rajeev Khandelwal as Raghav, an STF agent, who is tasked with suppressing a growing Naxal threat in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The series delves deep into the complexities of the Naxalite movement and the protagonist's struggle against it, while also exploring his connection to the region and the tragic events that shaped him. The cast members include Sreejita De, Satyadeep Misra, Tina Dutta, and many others. Expiry Date Another crime series, Expiry Date starring Tony Luke, Sneha Ullal, Madhu Shalini, and Ali Reza, revolves around a couple caught in a complex web of love, betrayal, and murder. The plot takes a sinister turn when Vishwa (Tony) comes to know about his wife Disha's (Sneha) affair with Sunny (Ali), which leads to a series of events that cause Disha's accidental death. This series explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the dark side of relationships.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan recalls what Ram Gopal Varma told him about award shows: 'How does that validate you?'
Abhishek Bachchan has worked with Ram Gopal Varma in 'Naach', 'Sarkar' and 'Sarkar Raj'. In a recent interview with ETimes, Abhishek recalled something that the director told him, which also gave him an all-new perspective about getting an award. He also spoke about how that made sense, which is why actors shouldn't ever be compared. The 'Guru' actor told ETimes, "Ramu told me something. We were shooting for 'Sarkar'. It happened funnily because there was an award function which I wanted to go to. I was nominated. I think I was nominated for Yuva and I wanted to go but I was shooting. Then, Ramu told me, 'I don't believe in awards and all'. I said why? Because in those days awards were a really big thing. Sadly today it's just fallen off, and it's sad because today we don't have anything genuine that celebrates our work. I said 'I want to go because I have a good chance to win.' He said, 'But why does that validate you?' I said, 'What do you mean?' He asked me, 'Who are the other people nominated for best supporting actor?' I said, 'so and so..'. Abhishek added further, "He told me, 'When you give a school exam everybody writes the same paper and you're judged on that. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo So, over here all of you do Lallan from 'Yuva' and then we'll see who's better.' I said, 'Wow'. So, for me, I feel, we should say who we prefer as an actor. We can't ever say who's a better actor." Giving an example of art and artists, Abhishek added that while as an audience, we can choose who we prefer to watch, but it's unfair to say 'so and so is a better actor than that one'. He added, "In Indian art, we have two wonderful Indian painters, some of my favourites include Subhash Awchat and Paresh Maity. I love both of their works. Who's the better painter? You can't say it. It's subjective. You can choose who appeals better to you but you can't say this guy is better than the other. You shouldn't say it for actors either. What I'm saying is, it's very unfair and wrong to say that about an artist. Oh, he's better. You can say, 'Oh I prefer him. But you can't say, 'Oh he's better'." Abhishek will be seen next in 'Kaalidhar Laapata', set to release on July 4 on OTT.
