The South Indian film industry has several major updates. Director Karthik Subbaraj has officially announced his 10th feature film, Dorothy, which is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film stars National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh, features music by Ilaiyaraaja, and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 25.
Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking to block the AI-enhanced re-release of Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan, allowing the film to return to theatres despite an ongoing financial dispute linked to its original production.

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Selected for Toronto International Film Festival Premiere

For those who have missed out on watching The Boy and the Heron, there is good news. The Academy award-winning film is soon going to be available on Netflix.&nbsp;Created by the iconic Hayao Miyazaki, the film earned the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscar Awards 2024.&nbsp; 
 
The film was earlier on the streaming platform Max. The growing popularity of the film has now reportedly prompted makers to expand its availability.&nbsp;

Also known as Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru Ka, the animated movie will now stream beyond the US and Japan where it had its initial release.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier, Netflix had announced the global expansion of its exclusive deal with Studio Ghibli. The OTT platform has added 22 new films to its global library, all of which will be available on the streaming platform across countries, except the US and Japan.&nbsp; 
 
In the United States, Max recently acquired the streaming rights for the half-a-biographical fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki thereby becoming the exclusive streaming home for Studio Ghibli films.&nbsp; 
 
The actual release date of&nbsp;The Boy and the Heron on Netflix has not been announced yet.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-at-83-filmmaker-hayao-miyazaki-earns-historic-oscar-for-the-boy-and-the-heron-698925">At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for The Boy and the Heron</a>

About The Boy and the Heron 
 
The critically acclaimed film first had its release in 2023 in Japan. The story follows Mahito Maki, a young boy, during the time of the Pacific War. Mahito's mother passes away, and he moves to the countryside. There, he comes across a deserted tower.&nbsp; 
 
The film is reportedly one of the most expensive animated productions to date in Japan.&nbsp; 
 
This was Miyazaki's first film in a decade and one that brought him back to direction after a long hiatus. He has both directed and written the film. In Japan alone, the film grossed over $85 million while in North America the film raked in an impressive $12.8 million in its opening weekend.&nbsp;

For those who have missed out on watching The Boy and the Heron, there is good news. The Academy award-winning film is soon going to be available on Netflix. Created by the iconic Hayao Miyazaki, the film earned the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscar Awards 2024.

For those who have missed out on watching The Boy and the Heron, there is good news. The Academy award-winning film is soon going to be available on Netflix. Created by the iconic Hayao Miyazaki, the film earned the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscar Awards 2024. The film was earlier on the streaming platform Max. The growing popularity of the film has now reportedly prompted makers to expand its availability. Also known as Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru Ka, the animated movie will now stream beyond the US and Japan where it had its initial release. Earlier, Netflix had announced the global expansion of its exclusive deal with Studio Ghibli. The OTT platform has added 22 new films to its global library, all of which will be available on the streaming platform across countries, except the US and Japan. In the United States, Max recently acquired the streaming rights for the half-a-biographical fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki thereby becoming the exclusive streaming home for Studio Ghibli films. The actual release date of The Boy and the Heron on Netflix has not been announced yet. At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for The Boy and the Heron About The Boy and the Heron The critically acclaimed film first had its release in 2023 in Japan. The story follows Mahito Maki, a young boy, during the time of the Pacific War. Mahito's mother passes away, and he moves to the countryside. There, he comes across a deserted tower. The film is reportedly one of the most expensive animated productions to date in Japan. This was Miyazaki's first film in a decade and one that brought him back to direction after a long hiatus. He has both directed and written the film. In Japan alone, the film grossed over $85 million while in North America the film raked in an impressive $12.8 million in its opening weekend.

Oscar-winning film The Boy and the Heron to release on this OTT platform

Since the advent of OTT in our lives, audiences have become choosy with the type of content they want to watch — both on the big screen as well as the small screen. They also now are clear on which films they are going to spend big bucks on. As I watched Jogira Sara Ra Ra, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, I couldn't help but wonder: "Why would people spend their money to watch an old-school comedy-drama that has been served plenty of times before?"

Not only this, the film raises the question of why the decision was made to release the film on the big screen at a time when Bollywood is witnessing more misses at the box office than hits. However, keeping all these thoughts aside, let's discuss the movie and whether the audience should pay for the ticket or simply wait for the film to land on the OTT platform.

<h3>What's the story?</h3>

Helmed by Kushan Nandy, Jogira Sara Ra Ra revolves around a jogi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a wedding planner, matchmaker, and total&nbsp;jugaadu — a word used to refer to someone excelling at&nbsp;frugal innovation. His business is successful, but his personal life is chaotic, and the blame goes to his ladies' clan, comprising his&nbsp;mother, a bunch of sisters, and an aunt, who are always on his head. Jogi, who is single and has no plans to get married, meets Dimple Chaubey (Neha Sharma), whose infamous eloping habits have made life terrible for her family. 
 
Jogi and Dimple reunite after a brief encounter in&nbsp;Bareilly, a small town in North India, but this time it's for Dimple's wedding.

Jogi is well aware of Dimple's wild side. As he signs up as a wedding planner, Dimple made it clear that she has no intention of getting married and urges him to help her ditch the wedding. How Jogi plans silly tricks to fulfil Dimple's demands makes for the rest of the story.

<h3>Jogira Sara Ra Ra – A hit or a miss ?</h3>

What are the key features that make for a good rom-com? It should be full of entertainment with funny dialogues, a decent story, a cast that suits the vibe of the characters, and a plot that keeps the viewer hooked with endless laughs till the end. If the film ticks all these boxes, the movie is a hit. But, in the case of Jogira Sara Ra Ra, it tries to tick most of the boxes but fails miserably and leaves everything halfway through.&nbsp;

Written by Ghalib Asad Arora, the film doesn't explore much and remains tangled in many unnecessary things that only stretch the film. The narrative of the film is baffling and makes you wonder about the maker's motive. At some points, the film goes haywire with some unnecessary plot points, preachy dialogues, and character additions.

Despite so many flaws, the makers attempt to give the film a humorous touch which brings in some laughs momentarily.

<h3>How's the cast&nbsp;</h3>

Nawaz has proven his acting prowess in many critically acclaimed shows and movies, but he seems like a misfit in this film. To be honest, this is not a character meant for him. Nawaz as a flirty Jogi, wearing a blingy jeans jacket and speaking preachy dialogues, doesn't blend well. On the other hand, Neha's performance as a free-spirited brat child is credible. She has tried to do justice to her character but what holds her back is the lazy writing.

Like always, Sanjay Mishra manages to win the hearts of the audience as Chaudhary. His comic timing is perfect and his scenes light up an otherwise dull film. Other actors like Mahaakshay Chakraborty&nbsp;as Lallu, Suman Patel, Rohit Chaudhary, Vishwanath Chatterjee, Ghanshyam Garg, Zarina Wahab, and others have done a decent job in their limited screen time.

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<h3>Final verdict:</h3>

The shows and films set in the small town have always had a loyal fan base, but to match the vibe of the audience, you have to put in stuff that seem realistic to make it relatable. However, that's not the case for Jogira Sara Ra Ra.&nbsp;

The cast, dialogues, and comic timing may be perfect at one point, but the excessive amount of drama takes the charm away. It seems that the makers have tried to bring the early 2000s vibe when films like Hungama, Chup Chup Ke, and Hulchul won the hearts of the audience with their perplexing funny plots.

To sum it up, the two-hour-long film only has two unnecessary kidnappings, over-the-top drama, a fight scenario, twists and turns that have no connection with the plot, and a set of songs that are just extra additions. 
 
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Since the advent of OTT in our lives, audiences have become choosy with the type of content they want to watch — both on the big screen as well as the small screen.

Since the advent of OTT in our lives, audiences have become choosy with the type of content they want to watch — both on the big screen as well as the small screen. They also now are clear on which films they are going to spend big bucks on. As I watched Jogira Sara Ra Ra, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, I couldn't help but wonder: "Why would people spend their money to watch an old-school comedy-drama that has been served plenty of times before?" Not only this, the film raises the question of why the decision was made to release the film on the big screen at a time when Bollywood is witnessing more misses at the box office than hits. However, keeping all these thoughts aside, let's discuss the movie and whether the audience should pay for the ticket or simply wait for the film to land on the OTT platform. What's the story? Helmed by Kushan Nandy, Jogira Sara Ra Ra revolves around a jogi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a wedding planner, matchmaker, and total jugaadu — a word used to refer to someone excelling at frugal innovation. His business is successful, but his personal life is chaotic, and the blame goes to his ladies' clan, comprising his mother, a bunch of sisters, and an aunt, who are always on his head. Jogi, who is single and has no plans to get married, meets Dimple Chaubey (Neha Sharma), whose infamous eloping habits have made life terrible for her family. Jogi and Dimple reunite after a brief encounter in Bareilly, a small town in North India, but this time it's for Dimple's wedding. Jogi is well aware of Dimple's wild side. As he signs up as a wedding planner, Dimple made it clear that she has no intention of getting married and urges him to help her ditch the wedding. How Jogi plans silly tricks to fulfil Dimple's demands makes for the rest of the story. Jogira Sara Ra Ra – A hit or a miss ? What are the key features that make for a good rom-com? It should be full of entertainment with funny dialogues, a decent story, a cast that suits the vibe of the characters, and a plot that keeps the viewer hooked with endless laughs till the end. If the film ticks all these boxes, the movie is a hit. But, in the case of Jogira Sara Ra Ra, it tries to tick most of the boxes but fails miserably and leaves everything halfway through. Written by Ghalib Asad Arora, the film doesn't explore much and remains tangled in many unnecessary things that only stretch the film. The narrative of the film is baffling and makes you wonder about the maker's motive. At some points, the film goes haywire with some unnecessary plot points, preachy dialogues, and character additions. Despite so many flaws, the makers attempt to give the film a humorous touch which brings in some laughs momentarily. How's the cast Nawaz has proven his acting prowess in many critically acclaimed shows and movies, but he seems like a misfit in this film. To be honest, this is not a character meant for him. Nawaz as a flirty Jogi, wearing a blingy jeans jacket and speaking preachy dialogues, doesn't blend well. On the other hand, Neha's performance as a free-spirited brat child is credible. She has tried to do justice to her character but what holds her back is the lazy writing. Like always, Sanjay Mishra manages to win the hearts of the audience as Chaudhary. His comic timing is perfect and his scenes light up an otherwise dull film. Other actors like Mahaakshay Chakraborty as Lallu, Suman Patel, Rohit Chaudhary, Vishwanath Chatterjee, Ghanshyam Garg, Zarina Wahab, and others have done a decent job in their limited screen time. Final verdict: The shows and films set in the small town have always had a loyal fan base, but to match the vibe of the audience, you have to put in stuff that seem realistic to make it relatable. However, that's not the case for Jogira Sara Ra Ra. The cast, dialogues, and comic timing may be perfect at one point, but the excessive amount of drama takes the charm away. It seems that the makers have tried to bring the early 2000s vibe when films like Hungama, Chup Chup Ke, and Hulchul won the hearts of the audience with their perplexing funny plots. To sum it up, the two-hour-long film only has two unnecessary kidnappings, over-the-top drama, a fight scenario, twists and turns that have no connection with the plot, and a set of songs that are just extra additions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Avatar: The Way of Water: After many months of its release in theatres, the sequel of Avatar will finally make its OTT debut. Avatar: The Way of Water was an epic science fiction movie directed by James Cameron.

Avatar: The Way of Water: After many months of its release in theatres, the sequel of Avatar will finally make its OTT debut. Avatar: The Way of Water was an epic science fiction movie directed by James Cameron. It was the sequel to the blockbuster Avatar, released in 2009. Avatar 2 was released in theatres on December 16, 2022, and became the sixth movie in cinema history to cross the benchmark of $2 billion in sales worldwide. However, the OTT debut of Avatar: The Way of Water was delayed several months from its release in the theatres. Also Read: Avatar The Way of Water movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes Here's everything you need to know about the OTT release of Avatar: The Way of Water, including the release date and platform. Avatar: The Way of Water OTT Release Date Avatar's official social media handles have announced the release date of Avatar: The Way of Water. The good news for fans is the sequel of Avatar will not release on one but multiple OTT platforms. According to Avatar's Twitter handle, the movie was supposed to release on various OTT platforms on March 28, 2023. Earlier in January, there were rumours about the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, but the production did not make any official announcement about the OTT release date or platform. However, it will be releasing on Disney+ and Max for viewers in the US on June 7. In India, Avatar 2 will be available on Disney+ Hotstar on June 7. Avatar: The Way of Water OTT Platform Fans can access Avatar: The Way of Water on OTT platforms, including Amazon Prime, Vudu, Apple TV and movie anywhere. If you wish to watch the sequel of Avatar online in June, you can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar. Avatar: The Way of Water can be rented or purchased on Apple for $7.16. In India, you can rent or buy the movie for ₹600 (around $8) on Google Play. Fans can watch the original Avatar (the first sequel) on Disney+ Hotstar. ALSO READ | Succession star Matthew Macfadyen joins Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 3

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