<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{db12f05c-c232-4fa7-98ad-b8ad500a2045}{28}" paraid="2108753034" >The Indian film industry has seen a shift in the popularity of ensemble casts over the years. During the retro period, movies featuring multiple stars, such as Sholay (1975) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), were major box office draws. This trend continued into the early 2000s with hits like Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). However, in recent times, big-budget ensemble films have become less common in theatres.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{db12f05c-c232-4fa7-98ad-b8ad500a2045}{37}" paraid="1164747368" >Interestingly, the concept of ensemble casts has found new life on digital streaming platforms. Shows like Delhi Crime, Jubilee, City Of Dreams, Heeramandi, and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack have achieved significant success by featuring talented ensembles. While audiences enjoy seeing multiple skilled actors on screen together, it raises the question of what motivates actors to participate in these ensemble projects. &nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{103b130a-0bee-4f76-b7f0-240067508a86}{151}" paraid="777471230" ><strong>Why do actors choose ensembles?&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{db12f05c-c232-4fa7-98ad-b8ad500a2045}{136}" paraid="759796412" >The massive takeaway for any actor in an ensemble is the opportunity of getting to learn from the talent around them. “Because of the give and take, the stories become livelier. It helps an artiste as everyone comes from a different background and culture and it makes the environment more interesting,” said actor&nbsp;Geetanjali Kulkarni&nbsp;who has worked in&nbsp;Gullak.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d53ce77c-561f-4676-9cb6-b13577b9a85f}{243}" paraid="1832566173" >Actor&nbsp;Kritika Kamra&nbsp;states that ensembles keep her on her toes. She said that it brings the challenge of keeping up and creating something that sets you apart. At the same, it allows you to be a part of something bigger in scale and ambition. It also requires you to be secure and confident and always prioritise the story above your arc.</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77d517ba-6848-4e75-9019-d8a9f79228c6}{152}" paraid="951535951" ><strong>Growth and development&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{35ee49cd-c8f9-4fdd-98b0-8c71a970f59a}{182}" paraid="592919256" >Akshay Oberoi believes the luxury of time on the web also adds to the appeal. “OTT is not limited by time, so there is room for character arcs to develop. That’s why you see so many ensembles in the OTT space. It has character-driven subplots for everyone, and it entices good actors. And when amazing talents get together on OTT, it also challenges the film world and pushes them to improve,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77d517ba-6848-4e75-9019-d8a9f79228c6}{155}" paraid="617926716" >Oberoi’s&nbsp;Inside Edge&nbsp;co-star&nbsp;Tanuj Virwani, who has also done ensemble shows like Cartel and Murshid,&nbsp;amplifies his opinion saying, “In a film, the structure is very different as it has a beginning, an interval and a climax. You have your quintessential hero, an antagonist and a heroine. But in a long format, you get eight-nine hours of screen time to portray a fully fleshed-out story. If you have only two to three characters for that long, no matter how interesting your story is, it will start to get redundant. But having different colours through more characters makes your show bingeworthy. Every character gets to be the hero of their own story.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77d517ba-6848-4e75-9019-d8a9f79228c6}{158}" paraid="1205288455" >Further adding, “You’d have a&nbsp;Vijay Varma&nbsp;or a&nbsp;Siddhant Chaturvedi&nbsp;break out once in a while from OTT to films, but the opportunities are very limited as the hierarchy system there is very different. You still need to have the typical male lead image, but that’s not there in OTT. So, this is an area where (the)&nbsp;web triumphs big screen.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ebccbcd1-fe4b-4b88-8e5a-3beeb55fb361}{108}" paraid="996093755" >Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-kate-middleton-met-girl-with-aggressive-cancer-who-shares-her-passion-for-photography-764075">Kate Middleton meets girl with aggressive cancer who shares her passion for photography</a></p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{17bd26dc-f513-4fb4-81be-c18039d997ee}{30}" paraid="805921209" ><strong>A director’s point of view&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ca72954-49b7-4256-8ff2-9823b96902d2}{240}" paraid="923755312" >But bringing ensembles together has its own set of challenges.&nbsp;Heeramandi&nbsp;casting director, Shruti Mahajan, shared, “The challenge often lies in addressing the natural hesitations some actors may have about being part of an ensemble. Unlike films where a single actor often carries the narrative, ensemble casts require each actor to understand that the story is shared. Every actor wants the story to focus on them but ensuring that every actor feels their role is significant while contributing to the chemistry and dynamics of the group is crucial.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


The Indian film industry has seen a shift in the popularity of ensemble casts over the years. During the retro period, movies featuring multiple stars, such as Sholay (1975) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), were major box office draws.

The Indian film industry has seen a shift in the popularity of ensemble casts over the years. During the retro period, movies featuring multiple stars, such as Sholay (1975) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), were major box office draws. This trend continued into the early 2000s with hits like Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). However, in recent times, big-budget ensemble films have become less common in theatres. Interestingly, the concept of ensemble casts has found new life on digital streaming platforms. Shows like Delhi Crime, Jubilee, City Of Dreams, Heeramandi, and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack have achieved significant success by featuring talented ensembles. While audiences enjoy seeing multiple skilled actors on screen together, it raises the question of what motivates actors to participate in these ensemble projects. Why do actors choose ensembles? The massive takeaway for any actor in an ensemble is the opportunity of getting to learn from the talent around them. “Because of the give and take, the stories become livelier. It helps an artiste as everyone comes from a different background and culture and it makes the environment more interesting,” said actor Geetanjali Kulkarni who has worked in Gullak. Actor Kritika Kamra states that ensembles keep her on her toes. She said that it brings the challenge of keeping up and creating something that sets you apart. At the same, it allows you to be a part of something bigger in scale and ambition. It also requires you to be secure and confident and always prioritise the story above your arc. Growth and development Akshay Oberoi believes the luxury of time on the web also adds to the appeal. “OTT is not limited by time, so there is room for character arcs to develop. That’s why you see so many ensembles in the OTT space. It has character-driven subplots for everyone, and it entices good actors. And when amazing talents get together on OTT, it also challenges the film world and pushes them to improve,” he said. Oberoi’s Inside Edge co-star Tanuj Virwani, who has also done ensemble shows like Cartel and Murshid, amplifies his opinion saying, “In a film, the structure is very different as it has a beginning, an interval and a climax. You have your quintessential hero, an antagonist and a heroine. But in a long format, you get eight-nine hours of screen time to portray a fully fleshed-out story. If you have only two to three characters for that long, no matter how interesting your story is, it will start to get redundant. But having different colours through more characters makes your show bingeworthy. Every character gets to be the hero of their own story.” Further adding, “You’d have a Vijay Varma or a Siddhant Chaturvedi break out once in a while from OTT to films, but the opportunities are very limited as the hierarchy system there is very different. You still need to have the typical male lead image, but that’s not there in OTT. So, this is an area where (the) web triumphs big screen.” Also read: Kate Middleton meets girl with aggressive cancer who shares her passion for photography A director’s point of view But bringing ensembles together has its own set of challenges. Heeramandi casting director, Shruti Mahajan, shared, “The challenge often lies in addressing the natural hesitations some actors may have about being part of an ensemble. Unlike films where a single actor often carries the narrative, ensemble casts require each actor to understand that the story is shared. Every actor wants the story to focus on them but ensuring that every actor feels their role is significant while contributing to the chemistry and dynamics of the group is crucial.”

The art of ensembles on OTT: What is the takeaway for actors?

<p>After making her OTT debut with Netflix 'Fame Game', Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to star in yet another OTT&nbsp;project but this time she's teamed up with Amazon Prime video.&nbsp;<br />
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Madhuri is all set to star in a quirky drama titled 'Maja Maa' in which she will play the role of a doting mom.&nbsp;</p>

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Apart from Madhuri, the upcoming movie will also star 'Badhai Do' star Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajit Kapur and Simone Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the poster, Madhuri is posing happily alongside other cast members.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amazon-prime-videos-new-slate-of-movies-shows-from-shahid-kapoors-farzi-mirzapur-new-season-474681" hreflang="en">Amazon Prime's new slate of movies, shows: From Shahid Kapoor's 'Farzi' to 'Mirzapur' &amp; more</a><br />
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Amazon shared the details about the upcoming project in the caption of the post, ''MajaMaaOnPrime: M se Maa, M se Madhuri. A warm, funny story about a loving mother and her son’s marriage plans.#PrimeVideoPresentsIndia #SeeWhereItTakesYou. Production Company: Leo Media Collective, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Director: Anand Tiwari, Writer: Sumit Batheja.''<br />
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The movie is helmed by Anand Tiwari and is penned by Sumit Batheja.&nbsp;</p>


After making her OTT debut with Netflix 'Fame Game', Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to star in yet another OTT project but this time she's teamed up with Amazon Prime video.

After making her OTT debut with Netflix 'Fame Game', Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to star in yet another OTT project but this time she's teamed up with Amazon Prime video. Madhuri is all set to star in a quirky drama titled 'Maja Maa' in which she will play the role of a doting mom. Ram Setu: Akshay Kumar's' new poster is intriguing, movie to release in Diwali Apart from Madhuri, the upcoming movie will also star 'Badhai Do' star Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajit Kapur and Simone Singh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by amazon prime video IN (@primevideoin) × In the poster, Madhuri is posing happily alongside other cast members. Amazon Prime's new slate of movies, shows: From Shahid Kapoor's 'Farzi' to 'Mirzapur' & more Amazon shared the details about the upcoming project in the caption of the post, ''MajaMaaOnPrime: M se Maa, M se Madhuri. A warm, funny story about a loving mother and her son’s marriage plans.#PrimeVideoPresentsIndia #SeeWhereItTakesYou. Production Company: Leo Media Collective, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Director: Anand Tiwari, Writer: Sumit Batheja.'' The movie is helmed by Anand Tiwari and is penned by Sumit Batheja.

Madhuri Dixit Nene to star in a quirky family drama 'Maja Maa', first look out!

<p>A good suspense thriller series is usually one that keeps you hooked from the first frame of the show to the last. But what if you understand the entire series within 30 minutes of the first episode?</p>

<p>This week, Prime Video's latest offering is Mukul Abhyankar's 'Bestseller' which gives us a lesson on why one should never judge a book by its cover.</p>

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<p>The series follows the story of a writer Tahir Wazir (Arjan Bajwa), who's going through a rough patch in his career, and meets a small-town girl Mithu Mathur (Shruti Haasan). Mithu claims she is his biggest fan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two strike a friendship where Wazir finds Mithu's troubled past story interesting and decides to write a sequel of his first hit novel based on her tale. Wazir has a lot going on in his life, his publisher is after his life to finish the book, he is being consistently trolled by a user on social media -who threatens to destroy him and the story is his only saving grace.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-season-4-review-midge-is-wittier-bolder-but-a-bit-dreary-454211" hreflang="en">The Marvelous Mrs Maisel season 4 review: Midge is wittier, bolder but a bit dreary</a></p>

<p>With a very cold start, makers try to present the series, which is adapted from Ravi Subramaniam's 'The Bestseller She Wrote', in a very serious and mysterious way. Unfortunately, the revelation of many big plot points and twist so early in the series, makes it very predictable.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first four episodes of the show spill too much. The murky plot is not sketched out well -- and feels like an old story is served on a new plate with the new dressing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mithya-review-a-thriller-that-actually-thrills-debutante-avantika-dassani-kills-it-454217" hreflang="en">'Mithya' review: A thriller that actually thrills, debutante Avantika Dassani kills it</a></p>

<p>Among the actors, Shruti Hasaan tries her best but gives us a faded performance and so does the other cast members. Only Gauhar Khan and Mithun Chakraborty are worthy of praise for their performance.&nbsp;The show also stars Satyajeet Dubey and Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni who are wasted in a show that doesn't even try to engage the viewers with an intelligent story.</p>

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<p>The mystery in Mukul Abhyankar's show vanishes in the first four episodes and reveals everything halfway through. It's not a 'Bestseller' that one expects it to be and definitely not a gripping story that keeps you hooked. Watch it only if you are doing nothing this weekend.</p>


A good suspense thriller series is usually one that keeps you hooked from the first frame of the show to the last. But what if you understand the entire series within 30 minutes of the first episode?

A good suspense thriller series is usually one that keeps you hooked from the first frame of the show to the last. But what if you understand the entire series within 30 minutes of the first episode? This week, Prime Video's latest offering is Mukul Abhyankar's 'Bestseller' which gives us a lesson on why one should never judge a book by its cover. Exclusive interview | An average day in the life of Soha Ali Khan The series follows the story of a writer Tahir Wazir (Arjan Bajwa), who's going through a rough patch in his career, and meets a small-town girl Mithu Mathur (Shruti Haasan). Mithu claims she is his biggest fan. The two strike a friendship where Wazir finds Mithu's troubled past story interesting and decides to write a sequel of his first hit novel based on her tale. Wazir has a lot going on in his life, his publisher is after his life to finish the book, he is being consistently trolled by a user on social media -who threatens to destroy him and the story is his only saving grace. The Marvelous Mrs Maisel season 4 review: Midge is wittier, bolder but a bit dreary With a very cold start, makers try to present the series, which is adapted from Ravi Subramaniam's 'The Bestseller She Wrote', in a very serious and mysterious way. Unfortunately, the revelation of many big plot points and twist so early in the series, makes it very predictable. The first four episodes of the show spill too much. The murky plot is not sketched out well -- and feels like an old story is served on a new plate with the new dressing. 'Mithya' review: A thriller that actually thrills, debutante Avantika Dassani kills it Among the actors, Shruti Hasaan tries her best but gives us a faded performance and so does the other cast members. Only Gauhar Khan and Mithun Chakraborty are worthy of praise for their performance. The show also stars Satyajeet Dubey and Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni who are wasted in a show that doesn't even try to engage the viewers with an intelligent story. The mystery in Mukul Abhyankar's show vanishes in the first four episodes and reveals everything halfway through. It's not a 'Bestseller' that one expects it to be and definitely not a gripping story that keeps you hooked. Watch it only if you are doing nothing this weekend.

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<p>Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina.<br />
&nbsp;With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The biopic highlights the people who have been an integral part of Saina’s professional journey and contributed to building her resilience and unbreakable spirit. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba) and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia(Amole Gupte Cinema) and Front Foot Pictures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starting April 23rd, Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream Saina from the comforts of their homes.<br />
The film chronicles Saina's childhood, her growing interest in badminton and her move from Haryana to Hyderabad, where she meets the coach who changed her life. The story speaks of her struggles and achievements and the journey to earn a leading position in the world of sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie is an inspiring tale of a sports personality, featuring aspects of personal and professional life, aimed to encourage, inform and entertain the audiences.&nbsp;<br />
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"I am extremely thrilled with the film having a global digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing such an inspirational story to audiences across the world,” said Parineeti Chopra about the film’s digital release, and continued further, “With this film, I have learnt that a biographical film comes with many challenges; my biggest challenge as an actor was to get into Saina Nehwal’s shoes, literally and figuratively, to stay true to the story and recreate her accomplishments and hardships. As an actor, I embraced each challenge, and I do think that I learnt a lot as a professional in the process. I worked on the physical appearance and the right body language, and I am glad it worked out in my favour. I had a great time working on this film."</p>


Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country.

Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country. The biopic highlights the people who have been an integral part of Saina’s professional journey and contributed to building her resilience and unbreakable spirit. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba) and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia(Amole Gupte Cinema) and Front Foot Pictures. Starting April 23rd, Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream Saina from the comforts of their homes. The film chronicles Saina's childhood, her growing interest in badminton and her move from Haryana to Hyderabad, where she meets the coach who changed her life. The story speaks of her struggles and achievements and the journey to earn a leading position in the world of sports. The movie is an inspiring tale of a sports personality, featuring aspects of personal and professional life, aimed to encourage, inform and entertain the audiences. "I am extremely thrilled with the film having a global digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing such an inspirational story to audiences across the world,” said Parineeti Chopra about the film’s digital release, and continued further, “With this film, I have learnt that a biographical film comes with many challenges; my biggest challenge as an actor was to get into Saina Nehwal’s shoes, literally and figuratively, to stay true to the story and recreate her accomplishments and hardships. As an actor, I embraced each challenge, and I do think that I learnt a lot as a professional in the process. I worked on the physical appearance and the right body language, and I am glad it worked out in my favour. I had a great time working on this film."

Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Saina' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

<p>British actor Naomi Watts is set to play the lead in Amazon`s remake of cult hit Austrian psychological thriller `Goodnight Mommy`.According to Variety, the online streamer giant will create the remake with indie prestige label Animal Kingdom and production company Playtime.<br />
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The original film, which was released in 2014, became a cult classic and was selected as the Austrian entry for the best foreign-language film at the Academy Awards.`Goodnight Mommy` is based on a tale of twin brothers who, when sent to stay with their mother, are surprised to find her swathed in bandages from a recent procedure.<br />
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As her behaviour grows increasingly erratic and unusual, the twins become convinced she is an imposter. Their suspicion sets off a roller-coaster of emotional mind games and misunderstandings between mother and her children, that eventually explodes with irreparable and heartbreaking consequences.<br />
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Matt Sobel who is known for his works in `Take Me To The River` is directing the flick from a script by Kyle Warren. David Kaplan, Joshua Astrachan, Valery Guibal and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert are producing. Watts will executively produce the film with the original film`s directors Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz.<br />
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Playtime acquired the remake rights and developed the new film with Playtime. Amazon is financing and releasing worldwide.In an interview with Variety, Sobel told, "My favourite films are those that invite the audience to step inside their protagonist`s journey. In our re-imagining of Goodnight Mommy, fear of abandonment -- and the dreadful realisation that those close to us may not be who they seem -- create an immersive nightmare, with visceral sensations front and centre.<br />
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I can`t wait to create this heart-stopping story with Amazon and the peerless Naomi Watts."The `King Kong` star, who is a two-time Academy Award nominee, can currently be seen in the TIFF-selected family drama titled `Penguin Bloom`, the Netflix original based on the true story and best-selling book about a mom coping with the aftermath of a harrowing accident.<br />
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She also has Phillip Noyce`s `Lakewood` in her kitty and is currently filming the thriller `Infinite Storm` for `Bleecker Street`. She is also serving as a producer of both films.</p>


British actor Naomi Watts is set to play the lead in Amazon`s remake of cult hit Austrian psychological thriller `Goodnight Mommy`.According to Variety, the online streamer giant will create the remake with indie prestige label Animal Kingdom and production company Playtime.

British actor Naomi Watts is set to play the lead in Amazon`s remake of cult hit Austrian psychological thriller `Goodnight Mommy`.According to Variety, the online streamer giant will create the remake with indie prestige label Animal Kingdom and production company Playtime. The original film, which was released in 2014, became a cult classic and was selected as the Austrian entry for the best foreign-language film at the Academy Awards.`Goodnight Mommy` is based on a tale of twin brothers who, when sent to stay with their mother, are surprised to find her swathed in bandages from a recent procedure. As her behaviour grows increasingly erratic and unusual, the twins become convinced she is an imposter. Their suspicion sets off a roller-coaster of emotional mind games and misunderstandings between mother and her children, that eventually explodes with irreparable and heartbreaking consequences. Matt Sobel who is known for his works in `Take Me To The River` is directing the flick from a script by Kyle Warren. David Kaplan, Joshua Astrachan, Valery Guibal and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert are producing. Watts will executively produce the film with the original film`s directors Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz. Playtime acquired the remake rights and developed the new film with Playtime. Amazon is financing and releasing worldwide.In an interview with Variety, Sobel told, "My favourite films are those that invite the audience to step inside their protagonist`s journey. In our re-imagining of Goodnight Mommy, fear of abandonment -- and the dreadful realisation that those close to us may not be who they seem -- create an immersive nightmare, with visceral sensations front and centre. I can`t wait to create this heart-stopping story with Amazon and the peerless Naomi Watts."The `King Kong` star, who is a two-time Academy Award nominee, can currently be seen in the TIFF-selected family drama titled `Penguin Bloom`, the Netflix original based on the true story and best-selling book about a mom coping with the aftermath of a harrowing accident. She also has Phillip Noyce`s `Lakewood` in her kitty and is currently filming the thriller `Infinite Storm` for `Bleecker Street`. She is also serving as a producer of both films.

Naomi Watts to play lead in Amazon's 'Goodnight Mommy'

<p>As the New Year's treat for fans, the filmmakers finally released the much-awaited teaser of Mohanlal-starrer 'Drishyam 2'. The sequel of the hit 2013 thriller will skip the theatrical release and will be directly coming on Amazon Prime Video.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-white-tiger-to-wandavision-january-guide-for-everything-new-to-watch-353566" hreflang="en">'The White Tiger' to 'WandaVision': January guide for everything new to watch</a><br />
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The gripping teaser begins right from where the first part ended, and by looking at the short clip, it seems like his family little secret will be out this time. The release date of the movie has not been revealed yet.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2020-6-film-moments-that-warmed-our-hearts-this-year-353597" hreflang="en">6 film moments that warmed our hearts this year</a></p>

<p>Mohanlal who played Georgekutty shared the teaser and wrote, ''Drishyam 2 Official TeaserGeorgekutty and his family are coming soon on @primevideoin #Drishyam2OnPrime''.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Written and directed by Jeetu Joseph, who helmed the first part also. The movie stars Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba, Esther, and Saikumar in pivotal roles. The film has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.<br />
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Speaking about the movie, actor Mohanlal said, ''Drishyam was one-of-a-kind thriller, way ahead of its time, that was loved by all. With Drishyam 2, we are taking the story of Georgekutty and his family ahead from where we left it off. I am delighted to associate with Amazon Prime Video to release one of the most-awaited movies of the year. Prime Video has helped take some of the best stories of South Indian cinema to avid cinephiles not just in India, but across the world. We know viewers have waited patiently for the sequel - Drishyam 2 is a labour of love, we hope to rise to the expectations of our die-hard fans. So sit back and enjoy from the safety of your homes with your family and loved ones.''</p>


As the New Year's treat for fans, the filmmakers finally released the much-awaited teaser of Mohanlal-starrer 'Drishyam 2'. The sequel of the hit 2013 thriller will skip the theatrical release and will be directly coming on Amazon Prime Video.

As the New Year's treat for fans, the filmmakers finally released the much-awaited teaser of Mohanlal-starrer 'Drishyam 2'. The sequel of the hit 2013 thriller will skip the theatrical release and will be directly coming on Amazon Prime Video. 'The White Tiger' to 'WandaVision': January guide for everything new to watch The gripping teaser begins right from where the first part ended, and by looking at the short clip, it seems like his family little secret will be out this time. The release date of the movie has not been revealed yet. 6 film moments that warmed our hearts this year Mohanlal who played Georgekutty shared the teaser and wrote, ''Drishyam 2 Official TeaserGeorgekutty and his family are coming soon on @primevideoin #Drishyam2OnPrime''. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) × Written and directed by Jeetu Joseph, who helmed the first part also. The movie stars Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba, Esther, and Saikumar in pivotal roles. The film has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Speaking about the movie, actor Mohanlal said, ''Drishyam was one-of-a-kind thriller, way ahead of its time, that was loved by all. With Drishyam 2, we are taking the story of Georgekutty and his family ahead from where we left it off. I am delighted to associate with Amazon Prime Video to release one of the most-awaited movies of the year. Prime Video has helped take some of the best stories of South Indian cinema to avid cinephiles not just in India, but across the world. We know viewers have waited patiently for the sequel - Drishyam 2 is a labour of love, we hope to rise to the expectations of our die-hard fans. So sit back and enjoy from the safety of your homes with your family and loved ones.''

'Drishyam 2': Mohanlal drops gripping teaser, movie to release on Amazon Prime