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Crime and action take center stage in a new Yrf thrilling series Mandala Murders set to release on Netflix. Starring Vaani Kapoor, Surveen Chawla, and Vaibhav Raj Gupta, the gritty crime drama weaves mystical undertones into a gripping mystery.

In the quaint, mysterious town of Charandaspur, where fate, myth, and murder entwine, detectives Rea Thomas and Vikram Singh unravel a chilling conspiracy of ritualistic killings tied to a centuries-old secret society. A land of dark prophecies blurs the lines between victims, survivors, and truth-seekers in a haunting game of destiny.

Star Vaani Kapoor wrote on social media, “Going in for the Kill (literally) for my debut Ott show!! Thrilled to be helming @YRFEnt’s new series #MandalaMurders – a gritty crime thriller that will keep you guessing! ”

Director Gopi Puthran of Mardaani 2 fame said earlier, “Be prepared to enter the thrilling world of Mandala Murders, where the villain, victims, survivors,...

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The Ott streaming platform Netflix announced its exciting lineup for the year 2025. Needless to say, it has gotten your binge list covered for this year. Here are 3 reasons why Netflix’s list of offerings will leave you spoilt for choices and redefines the digital sphere like never before

3 Reasons Why Netflix Has Gotten Your 2025 Binge List Sorted

1- Exciting Lineup Of Thrillers, Action & Romance

When it comes to romances, the Ott streaming platform offers movies like Aap Jaisa Koi, starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Naadaniyan, which marks the debut of Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan opposite Khushi Kapoor. Then there is the Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi starrer romantic flick Dhoom Dhaam which marks a romantic story in the backdrop of an adventure. While the Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar starrer...

Are you ready for Netflix India 2025, we don’t think you are, because they are bringing all the stars to shine!

Monica Sherigill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, says, “With a focus on telling homegrown stories and pushing creative boundaries, our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality entertainment remains steadfast. Each series and film is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the cultural richness and authenticity that resonate deeply with audiences at home while also engaging global viewers with universal themes.”

Netflix’s 2025 slate promises a rich and varied lineup, from gripping dramas and thrilling heists to heartwarming rom-coms and adrenaline-pumping action, and we have some highlights!

The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bads of Bollywood)

One of the biggest reveals was the teaser for Aryan Khan’s grand Bollywood-themed series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bads of Bollywood). An ambitious outsider and his friends navigate the larger-than-life yet uncertain world of Bollywood.

Netflix has unveiled six upcoming features from India as part of a wide-ranging slate for 2025 as the streamer looks to strengthen its foothold in the country.

A total of 25 titles from India were revealed today, comprising films, series, unscripted shows and live events – part of Netflix’s international roll out of plans for the year ahead.

The features include Aap Jaisa Koi, a romantic drama starring R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the story of two opposites who find love. Directed by Vivek Soni, the producers include Karan Johar for Dharmatic Entertainment.

Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins, produced by Siddharth Anand,...

Netflix has unveiled new Indian originals today for 2025, after releasing teasers of previously-announced projects over the last few weeks.

New tentpole projects include Aryan Khan’s Bollywood-themed series The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bads of Bollywood) as well as Akka, written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty under Yrf Entertainment.

The Ba***ds of Bollywood tells the story of an ambitious outsider and his friends as they navigate the larger-than-life yet uncertain world of Bollywood.

Akka is set in the 1980s matriarchal society of a fictional city of Pernuru, South India, and will star Keerty Suresh, Radhika Apte and Tanvi Azmi.

The streamer also unveiled its first Telugu comedy-drama series Super Subbu, which will star Sundeep Kishan, Mithila Palkar, Murali Sharma and Maanasa Choudhary.

Another Indian series is Glory, which follows a legendary boxing coach named Raghubir Singh, who is forced to reunite with his estranged sons, Dev and Ravi...

Netflix has revealed its Indian content slate yet for 2025, spanning over 25 titles across films, series, and unscripted programming, featuring major Bollywood stars and marking several significant debuts.

In the romantic drama “Aap Jaisa Koi,” R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh star in what’s described as a heartwarming tale from Dharmatic Entertainment. Another romance, “Dhoom Dhaam,” follows a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child on their wedding night, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi, alongside Eijaz Khan and Prateik Babbar.

The slate brings Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan) and Khushi Kapoor together in “Nadaaniyan,” a modern love story about a South Delhi diva hiring a middle-class boy as her fake boyfriend. The cast includes veterans Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, and Dia Mirza.

Saif Ali Khan headlines “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” joining forces with Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor in a high-stakes heist...

Netflix has unveiled its 2025 content slate targeting India’s expanding streaming market. The company’s latest India lineup, shared Monday in Mumbai, is both sizable and diverse, spanning a plethora of genres across six feature films, 14 series and five unscripted titles — but it’s also more targeted than in recent years (Netflix released as many as 40 original Indian titles in 2021).

“Our 2025 slate promises a rich and varied lineup, from gripping dramas and thrilling heists

to heartwarming rom-coms and adrenaline-pumping action,” says Monika Shergill, Netflix’s VP of content in India. On the movie front, Shergill highlights tentpole projects like Aryan Khan’s grand Bollywood-themed series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bads of Bollywood), and Siddharth Anand’s high-stakes drama, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, which “bring scale and excitement: to the slate. The regional content chief also highlights the slate’s strong rom-com offering — “Aap Jaisa Koi, The Royals,...

Pakistan superstar Fawad Khan and Bollywood star Vaani Kapoor have started shooting romantic comedy “Abir Gulaal” at locations in and around London.

The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi (“Chalti Rahe Zindagi”) and produced by Indian Stories, A Richer Lens and Aarjay Pictures. Producers include Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy. It will be shot in the U.K. over October and November.

Bagdi said: “The film explores the journey of two individuals who unintentionally help each other heal, with love blossoming as an unexpected consequence.”

Since 2016, there has been an unofficial ban on Pakistani artists working in Indian films, following political disputes between the two countries. However, in 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking to officially ban Pakistani artists from working in India. “Arts, music, sports, culture, dance, and so on are the activities which rise above nationalities, cultures, and nations and truly bring about peace,...

Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ streaming division, Yrf Entertainment, is taking stock of its recent successes in the digital space while looking to the future.

The company’s series, “The Railway Men,” emerged as a standout performer on Netflix, marking a significant milestone for Indian content on the platform. The four-part mini-series, which made its debut on Nov. 18, 2023, maintained its position in Netflix’s Top 10 series list for an impressive 100 consecutive days. This achievement set a new benchmark for Indian series on the streaming platform. The show’s wider appeal was evident as it also secured a spot in the Top 3 on Netflix’s Global Top Shows, holding its ground for several months.

Yrf Entertainment’s first movie collaboration with Netflix, “Maharaj,” also made its mark. The Siddharth P. Malhotra-directed period piece, released on June 21 this year, quickly ascended to the second position on Netflix’s non-English film category top ten list.

Most Anticipated Indian Ott Releases 2024: Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress To Ananya Pandey’s Web Series Debut! ( Photo Credit – IMDb; YouTube )

With new platforms and new avenues, there has been a surge in great and diverse storytelling. Even Bollywood movies are finding their second innings on Ott, with Laapata Ladies and Shaitaan & Crew dominating the Ott charts, and digital streaming is still winning. While there is an appreciation for theatrical releases, the buzz around original Ott shows and movies, like Panchayat, Mirzapur, Farzi, and many more, leads the conversation for more fresh pieces. As we prepare for returning seasons of popular shows, we see a new slate of movies and shows starring our favorite Bollywood and Ott stars. From Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress, Returning Season Of Yeh Kaali Kaali Raatein To Ananya Pandey’s Call Me Bae. Check out the most anticipated upcoming release on Indian Ott.

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Rising Indian star, Vaani Kapoor will headline coming-of-age Bollywood drama-comedy “Badtameez Gill,” where she plays the titular character.

Aparshakti Khurrana (Prime Video series “Jubilee”) plays Kapoor’s character’s brother in the film and veteran Paresh Rawal (Busan title “The Storyteller”), her father. The film, which is set across Bareilly, northern India, and London, is being directed by Navjot Gulati, whose writing credits include “Running Shaadi,” “Ginny Weds Sunny” with “Jai Mummy Di” and the upcoming “Pooja Meri Jaan” among his directing credits.

Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films (“Nikita Roy”) is producing. The film’s producers include Nickky Bhagnani and Viicky Bhagnani, Vinay Agarwal, Ankur Takrani and Akshad Ghone.

Vaani Kapoor, who won critical acclaim playing a transgender character in film “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui,” is also the lead in upcoming Netflix crime thriller series “Mandala Murders.”

Nickky Bhagnani and Viicky Bhagnani said: “Vaani Kapoor is headlining our ambitious project ‘Badtameez Gill...

2023 was a monumental year for Netflix in India. The platform saw huge audiences for the movies and series and unprecedented recognition for the creators and talent. So, in 2024, they are excited to raise the bar even further – Blockbuster Entertainment Ka Next Level!

Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, said, “2023 was our most successful year, and it has been hugely rewarding to see our members and critics love stories across genres and emotions from India – and around the world. In 2024, we’re taking this thrill to the next level. The biggest names and freshest voices in Indian entertainment are bringing their most special films, series, and documentaries to Netflix, and we can’t wait for you to watch them.”

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Netflix India 2024 Slate: Amar Singh Chamkila & The Great Indian Kapil Show (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The highly-anticipated Netflix India 2024 Slate is now out. There is a wide variety of content to suit everyone’s taste, from controversial reality series to riveting crime thrillers to romantic dramas. The list is quite long. An exciting year of remarkable films and television series is promised by the star-studded celebs, which include Kajol, Kapil Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, and others.

Netflix is bringing the finest of Indian movies and shows straight to your screens, so be ready to plunge into an entertainment universe like none before!

Netflix India 2024 Slate For Movies Amar Singh Chamkila

The Imtiaz Ali directorial is a musical and biographical drama based on the life of Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Ar Rahman has worked as a music composer. The film is scheduled to...

Netflix’s Indian slate for this year includes a feature film about a group of drunk young men who crash a wedding, and a series about a plane hijacking.

Toplining the new titles is Wild Wild Punjab, a Luv Films feature from Simarpreet Singh written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain. According to the longline, it follows “a group of drunk boys” who “avenge a friend’s breakup by crashing his ex’s wedding and achieve closure.”

Cast includes Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, Jassie Gill, Patralekhaa and Ishita Raj.

Other new films include Akshay Roy’s Vijay 69, a “quirky, slice-of-life film about a man who decides to compete in a triathlon” nearly the age of 70, from Try Entertainment; heist thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar from Neeraj Pandey; and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, from director Jayprad Desai, writer Kanika Dhillon and co-producers T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions.

Murder Mubarak,...

2023 was a monumental year for Netflix in India. It saw huge fandom for their movies and series, and unprecedented recognition for their creators and talent. So in 2024, they’re excited to raise the bar even further. Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, said, “2023 was our most successful year, and it has been hugely rewarding to see our members and critics love stories across genres and emotions from India – and around the world. In 2024, we’re taking this thrill to the next level. The biggest names and freshest voices in Indian entertainment are bringing their most special films, series and documentaries to Netflix, and we can’t wait for you to watch them.”

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Our goal is best-in-class, original stories from across India, straddling multiple languages and genres, crafted by our country’s finest creators, and made available to audiences all around the world. Filmmaker extraordinaire Sanjay Leela Bhansali...

Netflix has revealed a string of features and TV series from India that are set to debut on the platform in 2024, including anticipated drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar from award-winning filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

A release date has not seen set for the first streaming project from Bhansali, who is known for historical epics such Gangubai Kathiawadi, which screened at the Berlinale in 2022, Sony-backed Saawariya and Devdas, which screened at Cannes in 2002. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will follow the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India and stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari, among others.

The slate comprises eight features,...

Netflix unveiled its 2024 content slate targeting India’s expanding streaming market at a talent-packed gala event Tuesday in Mumbai. The company’s latest India lineup is notably diverse, spanning an array of genres across eight feature films and 14 series, but it’s also a slight step down in terms of volume compared to recent years (Netflix released as many as 40 original Indian titles in 2021).

Dubbed “Next on Netflix: Blockbuster Entertainment Ka Next Level,” the Mumbai gathering was hosted by Netflix’s top executive in the country, Monika Shergill, vp of content for Netflix India.

“2023 was our most successful year, and it has been hugely rewarding to see our members and critics love stories across genres and emotions from India — and around the world,” Shergill said. “In 2024, we’re taking this thrill to the next level. The biggest names and freshest voices in Indian entertainment are bringing their most special films,...

Netflix has unveiled an eclectic, star-studded India slate for 2024.

New films on the slate include comedy “Wild Wild Punjab” from producers Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg and director Simarpreet Singh, where a group of drunk boys decide to avenge a friend’s breakup by crashing his ex’s wedding and achieve closure. Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, Jassie Gill Patralekhaa and Ishita Raj star. Neeraj Pandey’s heist thriller “Sikandar Ka Muqaddar” spans 18 years and will be shot across multiple locations in India and internationally.

New scripted series include Anubhav Sinha and Trishant Srivastava’s thriller “Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack.” On Dec. 24, 1999, Indian Airlines flight Ic 814, en route from Kathmandu to New Delhi, was hijacked and taken to Kandahar in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The series tells the story of the hijack that lasted seven days. The massive cast includes Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami and Dia Mirza.

Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment has green-lit its next tentpole project, an edgy revenge thriller that pits two of the most acclaimed female actors in India today against each other! It is going to be Keerthy Suresh vs Radhika Apte in this deliciously devilish period thriller.

“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.

“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...

Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment has green-lit its next tentpole project, an edgy revenge thriller that pits two of the most acclaimed female actors in India today against each other! It is going to be Keerthy Suresh vs Radhika Apte in this deliciously devilish period thriller.

“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.

“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...

Radhika Apte (“Andhadhun”) and Keerthy Suresh (“Maamannan”) will lead leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment’s new series “Akka,” Variety has learned.

The period thriller will be directed by Dharmaraj Shetty. “Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes [who] are hailed as sheer tours de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project. So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes ‘Akka’ one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently,” a trade source told Variety.

“The project is being directed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind who has been recently found by [Yash Raj Films chair and MD] Aditya Chopra. His vision for ‘Akka’ grabbed Aditya’s attention and the project was greenlit...

Actress Vaani Kapoor will be working through the festival as she is shooting for an upcoming film in London. Vaani will miss being with her parents and celebrating an intimate Diwali with family and close friends.

She said: “I will be spending Diwali in London this year! Every year I really look forward to celebrating it in Delhi with my family by being a part of the puja, lighting diyas with my folks and indulging in some home made delicacies.”

She cherishes the warmth and love that comes along with spending a joyful time and enjoying traditional ways of celebrating. But as her work commitments keep her away from home, Vaani will be ringing in Diwali in spirit.

The actress added: ‘Whenever I have celebrated the festival in Mumbai my friends have always made it special for me. However this year I am away from the cheerful festive spirit of...

Actress Vaani Kapoor will be working through the festival as she is shooting for an upcoming film in London. Vaani will miss being with her parents and celebrating an intimate Diwali with family and close friends.

She said: “I will be spending Diwali in London this year! Every year I really look forward to celebrating it in Delhi with my family by being a part of the puja, lighting diyas with my folks and indulging in some home made delicacies.”

She cherishes the warmth and love that comes along with spending a joyful time and enjoying traditional ways of celebrating. But as her work commitments keep her away from home, Vaani will be ringing in Diwali in spirit.

The actress added: ‘Whenever I have celebrated the festival in Mumbai my friends have always made it special for me. However this year I am away from the cheerful festive spirit of...

Mumbai, July 14 (Ians) Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor will now be seen in two diversely different projects ‘Sarvagunn Sampanna’ and Ott show ‘Mandala Murders’.

She says it will give her the space to experiment with two very “different interesting genres”.

Vaani says, “There are two back-to-back acting pieces that I’m headlining – Sarvagunn Sampanna and Mandala Murders. My attempt in films has been to always showcase diversity in performances first. These two projects give me the space to experiment with two very different interesting genres.”

She adds, “It’s at the end a leap, one being a thriller which allows room for action and the other being a complete light drama/slice of life movie in a small time frame. I’m hugely excited and looking forward to these films being presented soon.”

“Also grateful to be working with good talents behind the camera that help me find a better footing for my performance.

New film announcement! Noted actor Anupam Kher has a new film coming out, his 537th, yes 537th! Titled Vijay 69 and produced under the banner Yrf Entertainment, the film is a slice-of-life film for Ott.

Vijay 69 will narrate the life of a sexagenarian man, played by Anupam, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69! It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed Meri Pyaari Bindu with Yrf. He has also worked on acclaimed films like Mira Nair’s The Namesake, Aamir Khan’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par and Deepa Mehta’s Water as an Assistant Director.

Vijay 69 is being produced by Yrf’s homegrown Maneesh Sharma, who has previously directed Band Baaja Baarat and produced Dum Laga Ke Haisha & Sui Dhaaga: Made In India. He is currently directing Yrf Spy Universe’s next offering, Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif.

Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher will headline made-for-streaming film “Vijay 69” from leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment.

“Vijay 69” will tell the story of a man, played by Kher, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69. It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed “Meri Pyaari Bindu” for Yash Raj Films and who previously worked as an assistant director on Mira Nair’s “The Namesake,” Aamir Khan’s “Taare Zameen Par” and Deepa Mehta’s “Water.”

It is being produced by Maneesh Sharma, who previously directed “Band Baaja Baaraat” and produced “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and “Sui Dhaaga: Made In India,” all for Yash Raj Films. Sharma is currently directing “Tiger 3,” the next film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.

“Vijay 69” is the third project from Yrf Entertainment. The first is “The Railway Men,...

A gritty crime thriller titled Mandala Murders is the newest digital series from Yash Raj Entertainment! Created & directed by Gopi Puthran of Mardaani 2 fame, the edge-of-the-seat series will star Vaani Kapoor as the lead, along with Vaibhav Raj Gupta (of the hugely acclaimed show Gullak fame).

Vaani Kapoor, who won hearts for her brilliant and sensitive performance as a transgender girl in Abhishek Kapoor’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, is set to once again get fully into character in the show, which marks her foray into Ott. About her excitement to be the star of the show, she wrote on social media, “Going in for the Kill (literally) for my debut Ott show!! Thrilled to be helming @YRFEnt’s new series #MandalaMurders – a gritty crime thriller that will keep you guessing! ”

The big-budget show will encompass a vast canvas filmed on a grand scale across five different cities in India.