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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bazooka OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam film online
Bazooka OTT Release Date: This Mammootty's latest cinematic outing received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences, but is highly anticipated for streaming. Released theatrically on 10th April this year, this Malayalam thriller is now gearing up for its digital debut. According to an Asianet report, Bazooka will be streaming on ZEE5 starting June 5, 2025. An official confirmation is awaited! Bazooka's cast and crew Written and directed by Deeno Dennis in his directorial debut, Bazooka is produced by Yoodlee Films and Theatre of Dreams. Other than Mammootty, the actioner also stars Gautham Vasudev Menon, Divya Pillai, Sidharth Bharathan, Iswarya Menon, Dynamite, Sumith Naval, Hakkim Shah, Sneha Ajith, Bhama Arun, Joemon Jyothir, Abin Bino, Zena Shankar, Vasisht Umesh, Binu Pappu, Meenakshi Raveendran and Joe John Chacko among others. Bazooka's plot overview Bazooka follows Sunny Varghese, a young gamer who boards a bus from Kochi to Bengaluru, unknowingly stepping into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. On the journey, he meets John Caesar (Mammootty), a mysterious and intelligent man who reveals a shocking story involving a series of elaborate heists and a psychopathic criminal mastermind. These crimes aren't ordinary but are intricately planned like levels in a video game, with clues and traps left behind that challenge even the most brilliant minds. As John narrates his connection to these events, it becomes clear that Sunny's involvement is no coincidence. John, a former forensic expert, is helping ACP Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) track down the mastermind behind these crimes, known only through symbolic clues and game references. As they dive deeper, layers of deception unravel, including a mysterious painting and a device called 'Bazooka,' both of which hold key secrets to stopping the killer. The film builds toward a tense showdown where logic, strategy, and courage are tested, blending action and suspense with a tech-driven, mind-game narrative. The lines blur between reality and play, as every move could lead to salvation or death.
Mint
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Independent producers, boutique studios veer towards regional cinema for big gains
Small and medium-scale boutique studios and independent film producers who primarily churned out low-budget Hindi movies are now turning to regional languages for bigger gains. Producers Anand Pandit and Vinod Bhanushali and Saregama-owned Yoodlee Films are among those betting on Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi films, where the star fee is lower and the movie-going culture is robust. Actor John Abraham, who produced the Marathi film Savita Damodar Paranjpe, has expressed interest in backing more films in regional languages. This translates into more reasonable investments and predictable returns at the box office than in Bollywood, which many of these names had first tapped. 'Regional crews by and large manage their time and resources very well. There is frugality and also sensible spending where needed. Because production budgets and marketing spends are cost-effective, the RoI (return on investment) is higher as well," Pandit said. Also Read | Bollywood fables: Hindi filmmakers take a fancy to folklore for mass connect with audiences He recently backed three Gujarati films – Tron Ekka, Fakt Mahilao Maate and Fakt Purusho Maate – all of which managed an RoI of more than 400%, which is unheard of in Hindi cinema. Pandit referred to regional cinema's rooted, audience-first approach to filmmaking. Franchises such as Baahubali, Pushpa and KGF have clicked big time not because of their big budgets but their storytelling. 'This model obviously makes more business sense," Pandit said, adding that he's also working with Punjabi and Kannada talent. Hindi films had a 40% share of India's box-office collections in 2024, followed by Telugu films at 20%, according to a report by Ormax Media Pvt Ltd. Experts including Pandit pointed out that there are various distinct flavours and characteristic styles and post the OTT boom, every language has found its audience. Streaming platforms have reported audiences in the Hindi-speaking belt watching Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali and other language content with subtitles or dubs over the pandemic. Global potential While the challenge to tell stories that resonate with diverse demographics remains, the more local the content is, the more global it can potentially be. On the other hand, the Hindi film business remains fraught with uncertainty. Even big star films such as Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar find limited appeal. Streaming platforms face pressure on profitability, impacting their bullishness and spending in the country, which has led to a slowdown in commissioning content. Also Read | The rise of Hollywood-style cinematic universes in southern films On the music front, a decline in listenership on audio streaming platforms and falling revenue for Hindi movie tracks have led to hard negotiations between producers and music labels. All of this while regional cinema remains limited in scale but robust in returns. 'More filmmakers are realising that mass-market cinema is big business and regional language audiences are more loyal compared to Bollywood, which is primarily focused on multiplex cinema," said Yusuf Shaikh, business head of feature films at production and distribution firm Percept Pictures. Shaikh was quick to point out that streaming platforms are not as keen to acquire films in regional languages like Punjabi and Marathi after their theatrical release. 'A lot of smaller studios and producers try to bundle a few films together, including regional titles, to offer a larger bouquet to streaming platforms. While some are only dipping their toes to test how regional films fare, it has to be seen if this is a strategy sustainable over a long period despite the low costs and need for experimentation," film producer Shariq Patel said. Also Read | Southern stars turn to OTT as medium gains strength
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Hunter Season 2 OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Suniel Shetty's Show
Last Updated: The first season of the show was released in 2023 and garnered appreciation from the audience. Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega, the Suneil Shetty and Jackie Shroff starrer action thriller show is all set to return with its second season soon. The official announcement of the forthcoming season was made earlier this year, and now the makers have dropped a new intriguing motion poster of the lead cast, raising fans' excitement. Though the final release date of the series is yet to be announced by the team, here's a quick brief on what we know about Hunter Season 2 so far. Backed by Yoodlee Films, the show will premiere on the OTT platform Amazon MX Player. The digital platform took to its official Instagram handle and dropped a new motion poster of Hunter Season 2 featuring close-up shots of Suniel and Jackie. We can also see Anusha Dandekar's look, implying her pivotal role in the series. Interestingly, the poster was attached to the recreated version of the song Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai from the film Guide. Sharing the poster, they wrote in the caption, 'Jis faceoff ka intezaar tha, woh aa gaya hai! #TootegaNahiTodega #Hunter Season 2 Coming Soon on Amazon MX Player!" In no time, the comment section was swamped with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user wrote, 'Mindblowing." Another one commented, 'Best noir action thriller web series." A person shared, 'Mind-blowing can't wait. Best of luck to the entire team of Hunter 2." Recently, at the Goafest 2025, Shetty shared an exclusive look at Hunter Season 2, calling it a fast-paced thriller steeped in emotional storytelling. 'It's a father's journey to reunite with his daughter—filled with pain, love, sacrifice, and redemption," he told me. Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega marks the actor's return as ACP Vikram Chauhan, as he navigates a complex web of crime, corruption and personal struggles while trying to prove his innocence in a murder accusation. The series explores his journey through Mumbai's underworld and his efforts to expose hidden secrets. The first season of the show was released in 2023 and garnered appreciation from the audience. Helmed by Alok Batra and Prince Dhiman, the show also featured Esha Deol, Barkha Bisht, Rahul Dev, Karanvir Sharma and Teena Singh in the lead roles. Apart from this, Suneil is also a part of the historical drama film, Kesari Veer, which hit the theatres today, May 23. First Published:
