From Haseen Dillruba, Pagglait to Penthouse- Netflix India unveils film slate for 2021

Streaming giant Netflix India announced its highly anticipated slate of original films, series, documentaries and comedy specials for 2021. The OTT platform unveiled over 41 titles of varied genres and languages.

Around 13 new films are part of this slate. From Dhamaka, Pagglait, Penthouse to Sardar Ka Grandson, the cinephiles are in for a vast range of films to choose from. Wondering which all films feature on this list? Well, read on to find out.

Amidst the pandemic, streaming platforms came to the audience’s rescue as theatres were shut down owing to the lockdown restrictions. Netflix is now all set to enthral the audience with its long list of original films, series and documentaries.

https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia/status/1367044577752940547?s=20

Here is the list of Indian films that will release on Netflix in 2021:

Haseen Dillruba

Directed by Vinil Mathew, the film features Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane.

Fiction can be a little stranger than reality. Haseen Dillruba is coming soon only on @NetflixIndia #AbMenuMeinSabNew#VinilMathew @KanikaDhillon @taapsee @masseysahib @harsha_actor #AnandLRai @TSeries #BhushanKumar pic.twitter.com/TGwAGlV6Pl

— Colour Yellow Productions (@cypplOfficial) March 3, 2021

Ajeeb Daastaans

This anthology consists of segments helmed by Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoze Irani. The anthology features actors like Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Armaan Ralhan, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Abhishek Banerjee, Inayat Verma, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Tota Roy Chowdhury.

https://twitter.com/ghaywan/status/1367045093513854982?s=20

Bulbul Tarang

Helmed by Shree Narayan Singh, the romantic drama features Tahir Raj Bhasin and Sonakshi Sinha.

https://twitter.com/TahirRajBhasin/status/1367047466189643779?s=20

Dhamaka

Ram Madhvani’s Dhamaka stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead. The film also stars Amrut Subhash.

Ab hoga ek bada #Dhamaka. Coming soon, only on @NetflixIndia@TheAaryanKartik @amrutasubhash @strictlyvikas @vishfulfilled @RamKMadhvani @RonnieScrewvala @amita_madhvani @OfficialRMFilms pic.twitter.com/Uo1ApIHjDy

— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) March 3, 2021

Sardar Ka Grandson

Director Kaashvie Nair’s cross-border family drama features Arjun Kapoor, Neena Gupta, Rakul Preet Singh and Soni Razdan.

This summer, stream this lovely family entertainer which will make you smile wide! Sardar Ka Grandson – releasing soon on @NetflixIndia #AbMenuMeinSabNew@kaachua @anujachauhan @amitoshnagpal @Neenagupta001 @arjunk26 @rakulpreet @aditiraohydari pic.twitter.com/XhkmPhXxoN

— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) March 3, 2021

Pagglait

Umesh Bist’s Pagglait stars Sanya Malhotra in the lead role. The film also features Sayani Gupta, Ashutosh Rana and Raghubir Yadav.

Meet Sandhya, ya fir jaisa rishtedar bulaate hain – 'Pagglait'. Streaming soon on @NetflixIndia #AbMenuMeinSabNew@umeshbist @sayanigupta #AshutoshRana #RaghubirYadav @Shrutiisharma_ #SheebaChadha @rajeshtailang #ShobhaKapoor @ektarkapoor @guneetm pic.twitter.com/q0f0NfMIdp

— Sanya Malhotra (@sanyamalhotra07) March 3, 2021

Penthouse

Director duo Abbas-Mustan are back with a thriller Penthouse starring Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal, Sharman Joshi, Mouni Roy, Cyrus Broacha, Tisca Chopra, Abrar Zahoor.

5 friends. 1 unknown dead boy in their penthouse. Can't wait to share this thriller with you, streaming soon on @NetflixIndia #AbMenuMeinSabNew@thedeol @rampalarjun @TheSharmanJoshi @Broacha_Cyrus @Theabrarzahoor @Roymouni @tiscatime @Iamwaluscha @larissabonesi @SunirKheterpal pic.twitter.com/Uss5WJGTeo

— Abbas Mustan (@theabbasmustan) March 3, 2021

Jaadugar

Jitendra Kumar and Arushi Sharma come together for the first time for Sameer Saxena’s Jaadugar

#Jaadugar by @EightyPackAbs, feat. @jitendrajk06 and #AarushiSharma. @PoshamPa_P pic.twitter.com/qrq9lB5Tdw

— CinemaRare (@CinemaRareIN) March 3, 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar

Vivek Soni’s rom-com features Sanya Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani.

Married for a strange reason, separated for a stranger reason. Can a long distance arranged marriage work? Meenakshi Sundareshwar – streaming soon on @NetflixIndia #AbMenuMeinSabNew#VivekSoni @Abhimannyu_D @apoorvamehta18 @karanjohar @somenmishra0 @Dharmatic_ pic.twitter.com/SEpzTZR0IY

— Sanya Malhotra (@sanyamalhotra07) March 3, 2021

Jagame Thandhiram

Starring Dhanush, James Cosmo, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Kalaiyarasan, Joju George, Jagame Thandiram is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj.

Navarasa

Nine directors have come together for this one film. Produced by Mani Ratnam, Jayendra Panchapakesan, the anthology features Revathy, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Anjali, Aditi Balan, Remya Nambeesan, Poorna and several others.

#Navarasa: 9 Films, 9 Emotions, 9 Notable Directors, 1 Noble Cause. pic.twitter.com/u6WSWyGgpz

— LetsCinema (@letscinema) March 3, 2021

Milestone

The poignant film follows the story of a recently bereaved, middle-aged truck driver, Ghalib, who is coping with a personal tragedy and the consequences thereafter, while facing the existential threat of losing his job to a young recruit. The film is helmed by Ivan Ayr and stars Suvinder Vicky and Lakshvir Saran.

#Milestone: The poignant film follows the story of a recently bereaved, middle-aged truck driver, Ghalib, who is coping with a personal tragedy and the consequences thereafter, while facing the existential threat of losing his job to a young recruit. pic.twitter.com/oHxDhLpXum

— LetsCinema (@letscinema) March 3, 2021

The Disciple

Chaitanya Tamhane’s award-winning film The Disciple is also lined up for OTT release.

#TheDisciple: Sharad Nerulkar has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist, diligently following the traditions and discipline of the old masters, his guru, and his father.

Starring Aditya Modak and Dr. Arun Dravid. pic.twitter.com/YqNOUPdpyU

— LetsCinema (@letscinema) March 3, 2021

So which of these films you guys are excited about?

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