Upcoming OTT releases in US: Happy Gilmore 2, The Nice Guy, and much more - Movies, web series to watch
Nearly three decades after his first Tour Championship victory, retired golfer Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to fund his daughter Vienna's ballet education.
Directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler, this sequel to the 1996 comedy sees Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and Dennis Dugan reprising their roles. Benny Safdie and Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio join the cast as new characters.
In the second volume of the fantasy epic's second season, Dream—the cosmic entity who governs all dreams—must travel across realms and timelines to repair the havoc wrought by his century-long imprisonment.
Set against the backdrop of Kashmir, this intense political and military thriller dives into the emotional and psychological costs of conflict. Sarzameen explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and identity, making it a powerful addition to this month's streaming line-up.
Directed by Kayoze Irani, the film will feature a star studded cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan.
Premiering on JTBC and available on Disney+ in select regions, this South Korean series stars Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, and Park Hoon. The drama follows Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson in a three-generation gangster family, as he struggles to balance protecting his loved ones with preserving his livelihood and romantic relationships.
This docudrama explores the inner workings of the American criminal justice system through compelling re-enactments drawn from real courtroom transcripts, delving into some of the country's most notable cases.
The second season of the provocative docuseries delves into the darker aspects of evangelical youth culture in the United States. Titled A Teenage Holy War, this instalment investigates how religious groups have used music, celebrity culture, and teen-targeted evangelism to draw adolescents into rigid belief systems.
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- India Today
Not India, Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom to first release in the US
The much-anticipated spy thriller 'Kingdom', directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and starring Vijay Deverakonda, Bhagyashri Borse, and Satyadev, is set for a staggered global release. The film will premiere in the United States on July 30, ahead of its official release in India on July 31 - giving American audiences a head start by several to Shloka Entertainments, the film's US distributor, over 15,000 tickets have already been sold for the premiere. The show timings were announced in a post on X that read, 'Before the world sees it... #Kingdom will storm into select USA electronic content enabled screens FIRST. Keep checking your local theater websites for early showtimes (sic)!' However, some fans expressed disappointment over the limited number of a look at the post here: The premiere is scheduled for 1:30 PM EST, 12:30 PM CST, and 10:30 AM PST across different US time zones on July 30. In India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the first shows will begin after 7 AM on July 31. This release strategy marks a shift from the traditional uniform launch timing typically followed for major Indian film releases.'Kingdom' is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Planned as the first instalment of a two-part series, 'Kingdom' introduces a high-stakes narrative centred on covert operations and identity a press interaction in Chennai, Vijay Deverakonda opened up about his role, revealing that he plays a constable who goes undercover. He also expressed his interest in taking on a full-fledged cop role in the its early international premiere, limited screenings, and impressive pre-release ticket sales, 'Kingdom' is already generating buzz. The film's unique release plan underscores its wide appeal and sets the stage for what promises to be an action-packed launch.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Vijay Deverakonda
India Today
2 hours ago
- India Today
Sarzameen reduces Indian Army to a prop and that's its biggest failure
When a film chooses to tell a story set against the backdrop of the Indian Army, expectations are naturally high. Audiences look forward to patriotism, action, and stories that show the courage and sacrifices of soldiers. Films like 'Shershaah' and 'Raazi' have raised the bar, with human emotion and gripping narratives rooted in real military and intelligence contexts. Unfortunately, 'Sarzameen', which promises to be an action thriller, delivers very little of the war and almost none of the drama that honours the Indian Kayoze Irani-directorial is less a tribute to the armed forces and more an emotionally fragmented family drama. The plot follows Vijay Menon (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran), a high-ranking Army officer determined to eradicate terrorism from Kashmir, even if it means losing his son, Harman (Ibrahim Ali Khan), in the process. But instead of presenting a layered exploration of national duty versus personal grief, the film dissolves into an undercooked tale of a strained father-son relationship, with the Army merely acting as a backdrop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar (@jiohotstar)The disconnected military context Despite branding itself as an action thriller, 'Sarzameen' barely shows the surface of Army life or operational warfare. Viewers expecting combat sequences, strategic missions, political undercurrents, or interdepartmental dynamics will find none of that here. There is little insight into the life of a soldier, no camaraderie among officers, and no exploration of the Indian Army's role in conflict zones. Vijay Menon, despite his rank, operates in isolation, chasing terrorists and confronting personal demons of the most confusing scenes in the film is when Harman gets kidnapped from a wedding - very easily. There's no Army security, no safety arrangements, no backup, nothing. What's stranger is that Vijay Menon, a senior Army officer, runs after the kidnappers alone, looking more like a helpless father than a powerful officer with full support and resources. The scene not only feels unrealistic but also shows the Indian Army in a careless and unprofessional light, which is far from the truth. An emotional core that lacks substanceThe emotional conflict at the centre of the film, Vijay Menon's coldness toward his sensitive, stammering son, is not inherently weak. Many war dramas and action thrillers, including '1917', 'Saving Private Ryan', and India's own 'Border', show personal stories along with the bigger war story. But 'Sarzameen' stays too focused on just the father-son issue. Harman's journey, from a boy who just wanted his father's approval to someone who stands against the country, feels unclear and overdramatic. His reasons are not well explained, and his change doesn't touch the heart the way it (played by Kajol), the mother, is the only emotional support in the film. But sadly, even her role is limited to the same kind of emotional scenes and crying moments. This is very different from the strong and inspiring characters people usually expect from this with 'Shershaah', where even the love story served to highlight Vikram Batra's courage and conviction as a soldier. The romance was a complement to the narrative. Similarly, 'Raazi' thrived not just on Alia Bhatt's performance but on its suspenseful depiction of espionage during wartime, showing the character's bravery within a tightly-wound political the Sidharth Malhotra-starrer, even the love story in that film made Vikram Batra's bravery stand out more. The romance added to the main story, it didn't distract from it. Similarly, 'Raazi' was not just about Alia Bhatt's strong acting, but also about how well the film showed her character's courage during a tense wartime mission. Both films had solid stories that balanced emotion with action. 'Sarzameen' lacks all of that. There's no music that lingers, no standout performances that elevate weak writing, and no strong supporting cast to build a world around the protagonists. For a film set in a region as politically volatile and emotionally charged as Kashmir, the storytelling remains curiously Indian Army has been portrayed on screen with dignity, complexity, and power in several successful films. 'Sarzameen' had a great chance to show the emotional pain between generations, the sense of duty towards the nation, and the bond within a military family. But the film wasted that chance by hardly showing anything about the Army or its real of honouring the uniform, the film reduces the soldier's journey to a fractured fatherhood story with questionable realism. The Army becomes a symbolic device rather than an active the name of showing the Indian Army, it ends up being just a weak family drama, missing the strength, respect, and discipline that truly represent our soldiers.- EndsTrending Reel
Hindustan Times
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Bakaiti actor Rajesh Tailang: Audiences had appetite for new content but weren't served that
There was a time when visiting movie theatres was considered to be the ultimate viewing experience. A few years into it, OTT became the next big thing. Back when theatres thrived, there was superstar culture, where people would spend money to watch superstars the most on the big screen. Although other actors got recognition, nobody quite reached the level that superstars did. During his exclusive chat with OTTplay, Rajesh Tailang, who achieved fame with OTT shows (soon to be seen as the male lead in Bakaiti), discussed how the game changed for him, along with many of his peers, with the introduction of OTT. Rajesh Tailang in Bakaiti 'OTT opened up a lot of opportunities, not just for actors' When asked if OTT opened up a lot of opportunities for many actors to be recognized as versatile characters nonetheless, Rajesh simply agreed and said that it served as a major place of recognition beyond just actors. 'OTT opened up a lot of opportunities, not only for actors but every department of filmmaking. A lot of DOPs didn't find good work, and that held true for directors, writers and producers too,' he shared. For the uninitiated, Rajesh is a director and writer apart from being an actor. Although he has worked majorly in theatre, and confessed to going back to his roots when the going got tough, he has also written and directed various short films, along with writing for the TV series, Chand Pe Chai. Ask him how he earned a living when not acting, Rajesh said, 'I actually went back to theatre. I chose not to act because I kept getting offered the same kind of role and wanted to do something different. So, it was my choice to not work in the industry. I came back when I got good roles again.' 'We talk about actors because they appear in front of us, but everybody got a good opportunity thanks to OTT' Even though OTT might not be in the best place now with various seasons getting scrapped, there was a time when it provided a platform to everyone. Rajesh agrees about the same, while referring to how only actors get noticed because they are in front of the screen, but OTT provided everyone an equal opportunity and brought the best of talent to the fore. 'People from every department got various opportunities because of OTT, not just actors. We can talk about actors because they appear in front of us. You are talking to me about actors because I am predominantly an actor, but everyone has got good opportunities,' the Bakaiti's lead actor said. 'Audiences had an appetite for good content but were not served that' One also cannot deny how thanks to the rise of OTT, especially at the peak of COVID-19 and its imminent lockdown, the audiences were exposed to world cinema. They got an opportunity to explore content from different states within India and across the globe. This, Rajesh points out, helped the audiences find hidden gems and talented artists they might have otherwise not known about. 'The audiences also got an opportunity to watch different kinds of content. They were also limited to the same kind of films and TV serials. Even if the audiences would want to, and there was an appetite for new content but they were not served that,' Rajesh said. The actor, who has worked on OTT shows like Mirzapur, Rangbaaz and Delhi Crime, will be back for Bakaiti. Before the release of Delhi Crime season 2, one can watch Rajesh Tailang in Bakaiti that will stream on Zee5 via OTTplay Premium from August 1, 2025.
