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Exclusive | SAMUK: Akshay Kumar brings India’s first alien-thriller, says ‘It’s a totally new genre for me, our films..’

Exclusive | SAMUK: Akshay Kumar brings India’s first alien-thriller, says ‘It’s a totally new genre for me, our films..’

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At a time when Al is rapidly taking over various departments of filmmaking, an upcoming Indian sci-fi thriller appears to be taking a far more ambitious route: building a terrifying alien world with the help of two Hollywood veterans associated with franchises such as Mission: Impossible -The Final Reckoning (2025), Venom (2018), the Alien franchise and the Predator franchise. Headlining the film is one of India’s biggest action action stars. Akshay Kumar HT City has exclusively learnt that the project is titled Samuk, with Akshay Kumar playing the lead role. The film is being directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Akshay Kumar, Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Ashin Shah. It also marks Akshay and Vipul’s reunion after 12 years. Also read: Welcome To The Jungle teaser: No animals harmed, just the actors Among the biggest international names attached to Samuk is Hollywood stunt coordinator Luke Tumber, a former Royal Marines Commando whose credits include Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning, Venom, No Time To Die (2021) and Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Speaking about joining …

Anomie Twitter Review: 9 tweets to read if you are planning to watch Bhavana, Rahman starrer sci-fi thriller

Anomie Twitter Review: 9 tweets to read if you are planning to watch Bhavana, Rahman starrer sci-fi thriller

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Anomie: The Equation of Death, starring Bhavana and Rahman in the lead roles, was released in theatres on February 6, 2026. The sci-fi thriller is directed by Riyas Marath in his directorial debut. If you’re planning to watch the film in theatres this week, here’s what netizens have to say about it. Anomie Twitter Review Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user said that while the first half of the film was average, the second half was absolutely pathetic. The user criticised it as a terrible mess resulting from poor performances layered over a ridiculous script and questioned whether it could even be called a film, adding that the sci-fi elements were nothing but a complete joke. Another netizen commented that Anomie confuses chaos with depth, describing the story as messy and saying it never built tension or clarity. They added that the writing was weak, the characters felt empty, and the long scenes killed the momentum. The user noted that the film focused more on style than substance, with no payoff or impact, and …

Avatar Fire and Ash sells 2.25 lakh tickets at national chains in India

Avatar Fire and Ash sells 2.25 lakh tickets at national chains in India

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Avatar: Fire and Ash pre-sales in India are looking for momentum. The James Cameron-directed threequel has sold nearly 100K tickets at the national chains for the first day. If the film doesn’t breach it tonight, it should get there by tomorrow morning update. The sales are spread well over the weekend, with nearly 225K tickets sold. Although these numbers are big, they kinda pale in comparison with Avatar: The Way of Water. At the same point before release, Avatar 2 has sold 230K tickets at the national chains for the opening day. It eventually finished at 330K tickets. Avatar 3 seemed to have gotten some momentum during the weekend, from where 200K final sales appeared to be achievable. However, since then, it hasn’t gone that way, and now looking more likely to close around 150-165K tickets, depending on what sort of pick it gets tomorrow. Avatar 3 was expected to drop from Avatar 2, but not to this degree. For first-day sales, the film is trailing behind The Conjuring 4 this year, which sold over …

Mickey 17 to Caught Stealing: 5 new films now streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and HBO Max

Mickey 17 to Caught Stealing: 5 new films now streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and HBO Max

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Leftover meals, long weekends, and a new batch of films arriving on major platforms – that’s the mix heading into this weekend. Several titles dropped across Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Hulu, but only a handful are drawing early attention. Here’s a look at five releases now streaming, each landing on a different service and covering everything from holiday crime to sci-fi. What to watch this weekend(Prime Video) Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix) Netflix added a Christmas-set caper this week with Jingle Bell Heist, a light crime story built around two people pushed into a holiday-eve scheme. Sophia (Olivia Holt) works in retail while taking care of her mother; Nick (Connor Swindells) is a repairman trying to manage housing for his daughter. Their plan to hit a high-end London store on Christmas Eve forms the core of the film. The setup stays simple – two struggling workers, one robbery idea, and a holiday backdrop that drives the pace. The Ugly Stepsister (Hulu) Hulu released The Ugly Stepsister, a darker take on the Cinderella outline. The …

Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 7 Plaything Explained: Throng’s Take Over, Detective Kano’s Fall, And More

Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 7 Plaything Explained: Throng’s Take Over, Detective Kano’s Fall, And More

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Black Mirror’s Season 4, Episode 7 delivers high-intensity drama as it marks the end of Plaything. The Netflix show has been topping the charts and receiving praise from both viewers and critics for its compelling storyline and strong performances. The series follows the narrative of Cameron, a video game journalist who has a fascination with the Thronglets. During his investigations and gameplay, the Throng begins to communicate with Cameron. Years later, they send him on a mysterious mission. By the end of Season 4, Episode 7 of Black Mirror, the Throng takes control. It’s the year 2034, and Cameron is arrested on suspicion of his friend’s murder. During his interrogation with Detective Kano, Cameron requests a piece of paper and a marker to deliver a message from the Throng. However, the trick doesn’t work. Irritated by Cameron, Detective Kano begins to beat him. Suddenly, a high-pitched noise fills the room. Everyone falls unconscious—except for Cameron. The journalist is the only human unaffected by the Throng. As he stands tall, he smirks at the others lying …

Black Mirror Season 7 Now Streaming on Netflix: Everything You Need to Know

Black Mirror Season 7 Now Streaming on Netflix: Everything You Need to Know

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One of the most anticipated series, Black Mirror, is back with its seventh season. Created by Charlie Brooker, this series of anthologies has six episodes that promise to keep you on the edge throughout. The stories are extremely thought-provoking and connected to real-life obsession with technology. This season will feature a variety of genres in different stories where some episodes will give an emotional boost, whereas some may raise anxiety. Black Mirror Season 7 will start streaming on Netflix from April 10th, 2025. The series is available in English and Hindi Languages. When and Where to Watch Black Mirror Season 7 The seventh season of Black Mirror is now streamin on Netflix from April 10, 2025. It is available in multiple languages, including Hindi and English. You will need a Netflix subscription to watch the series. Official Trailer and Plot of Black Mirror Season 7 With six different stories, this anthology series by Charlie Booker takes you on a journey of its own. For the first time in history, Black Mirror is coming with a sequel …

The Electric State OTT Release Date: Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt Starrer Coming to Netflix

The Electric State OTT Release Date: Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt Starrer Coming to Netflix

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The upcoming Netflix film, The Electric State, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is set to captivate audiences worldwide. Starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, this sci-fi action film will be available for streaming on March 14, 2025. Adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel, the story unfolds in a dystopian version of the 1990s. The narrative follows a young woman who embarks on a perilous journey across a robot-infested landscape in search of her missing brother. When and Where to Watch The Electric State The Electric State will be released globally on Netflix. Subscribers can stream the film starting March 14, 2025. The platform continues to expand its collection of original films, adding to its impressive lineup of science fiction releases. Official Trailer and Plot of The Electric State The official trailer of The Electric State teases an intense journey filled with suspense and emotion. The plot centres around Michelle, a teenager portrayed by Millie Bobby Brown, who navigates a retro-futuristic America with a robot companion. The story is set in the aftermath of …

Gaganachari OTT Release: When and where to watch Gokul Suresh and Anarkali Marikar’s Malayalam dystopian sci-fi comedy online

Gaganachari OTT Release: When and where to watch Gokul Suresh and Anarkali Marikar’s Malayalam dystopian sci-fi comedy online

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The Malayalam language sci-fi comedy film Gaganachari is making its debut online after having a limited release back on June 21, 2024. The movie directed by Arun Chandu features Gokul Suresh and Anarkali Marikar in leading roles. Now, the film has been silently released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video and is able to be streamed from October 26, 2024. The notification of the same was made by Arun Chandu via his Instagram handle. Check out the official notification of Gaganachari’s OTT release: The Malayalam language sci-fi comedy movie Gaganachari is made in a mockumentary format. The film, which is a dystopian tale, takes place in the year 2043 in Kerala, where the lives of people have significantly changed. However, things take an interesting turn when three problematic bachelors inhabit an extraterrestrial female fugitive alien with them in their apartment. The rest of the movie follows what happens in their lives and what happens to the alien. The film also dives into the themes of love and superstition prevalent in the future, which is …

Atlas Review: Feels Like a Sci-Fi Movie You’ve Already Seen

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With filmmakers churning out science fiction cinema more frequently than ever, it has become relatively rare to find a good sci-fi flick that offers something the viewers aren’t already familiar with — and Jennifer Lopez’s latest Netflix original “Atlas” is a living testament to it. Makers nowadays have become so obsessed with the idea of duplicating the success of blockbuster franchises of the genre like Star Wars that they seem to have forgotten the key ingredients of a good film, which should resonate with the viewers instead of being just a compilation of high-tech scenes with overused dialogues. In Lopez’s Atlas, you’ll find similar flaws — unimaginative concept, high predictability, and superficial portrayal of beaten themes.  Atlas Review: Another one about AI Jennifer Lopez plays an analyst in the movie The film introduces us to the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) terrorist, Harlan, who has corrupted AI bots globally and convinced them to destroy humanity. As the dance of death goes on for days and humanity retaliates, he leaves the planet with a promise to return someday and …

Top OTT Releases This Week: Murder in Mahim, Doctor Who Season 14, and More

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This week’s OTT releases have thriller elements at the very core. Whether it is JioCinema’s crime mystery Murder in Mahim – based on the plight of homosexuals in India – or Apple TV’s sci-fi series Dark Matter, you’ll be glued to your screens in anticipation of what follows next. The former carefully dissects the homophobia-ridden social fabric of our society, and the latter delves deep into the endless possibilities of how our lives could have turned out. Hotstars’ Doctor Who Season 14 serves wit, humour, suspense, and mystery. With decades of material to compare with, this nascent instalment has a lot to prove. Another big pick is SonyLiv’s Undekhi, returning for a third season. It explores the dark underbelly of being drunk on wealth and power, with an influential family at focus. The first two seasons were quite a hit amongst the audience, making this revival much anticipated. If you are looking for something in non-fiction, you can go for Netflix’s newest true crime documentary, Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román, which …