By SAT News Desk
MELBOURNE, 10 November 2021: A thriller series in Hindi and a superhero film in Malayalam are slated for streaming on Netflix in December 2021. Both are quite different in content but are likely to entertain in the post-lockout year-end atmosphere.
ARANYAK (Hindi): Get ready to embark on a journey packed with thrill and mystery, that’s bound to get your heart racing. The queen of 90’s Bollywood -Raveena Tandon, is all set to make her entry into the streaming world as a tough pahadi cop Kasturi Dogra in Netflix’s upcoming crime thriller ‘Aranyak’. Translating to a forest or a dweller of the forest, Aranyak brings to you a dark and gritty tale from the midst of an eerie jungle and a mysterious town that will leave you hooked. The show will take you on a ride that touches folklore, murder, and a plethora of unanswered questions. Aranyak is set to release on December 10, 2021, exclusively on Netflix!
ARANYAK OFFICIAL TEASER
ARANYAK IN A NUTSHELL: After a foreign teenage tourist disappears in a misty town, a harried, local cop Kasturi must join hands with her city-bred replacement Angad, on a big-ticket case that digs up skeletons and revives a forgotten myth of a bloodthirsty, serial killing entity in the forest
Aranyak releases on Netflix on December 10, 2021!
Producer: Roy Kapur Films, Ramesh Sippy Entertainment
Showrunner: Rohan Sippy
Director: Vinay Waikul
Writer: Charudutt Acharya
Cast: Raveena Tandon, Parambrata Chatterjee, Ashutosh Rana, Zakir Hussain, Megna Malik
MINNAL MURALI (Malayalam): Are you ready to witness the power of lightning and superhuman strength unleashed to defeat evil and save the world? Netflix today launched the trailer of its much-awaited superhero film, Minnal Murali. Set in the ’90s, the film unfolds the tale of an ordinary man who becomes a superhuman after being struck by lightning. The film promises to touch on various human emotions and grip the audience with action-packed performances, making this family entertainer a must-watch for the holiday season.
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The film will see Malayalam heartthrob, Tovino Thomas in a never seen before avatar of a superhero. Joining him will be an ensemble of versatile actors in pivotal roles, including Guru Somasundaram, Harisree Ashokan, and Aju Varghese… Produced by Weekend Blockbusters (Sophia Paul) and directed by Basil Joseph, Minnal Murali will premiere worldwide on December 24, 2021, exclusively on Netflix. In addition to Malayalam, the film will also premiere in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English.
Director, Minnal Murali, Basil Joseph shared, “I have always been a huge fan of superhero fiction, right from the comic books to the early noir superhero movies. I wanted to find the best superhero origin stories that would appeal to a wide set of audience and with Minnal Murali, that dream has come to life. Thanks to Weekend Blockbusters for the opportunity, Tovino for his dedication, and having Netflix as a partner to complete our vision.”
Sharing his excitement about Minnal Murali, Tovino Thomas said, “Minnal Murali is the kind of story that will engross and captivate everyone until the very end. I play the enigmatic character, Jaison a.k.a Minnal Murali, who is hit by a bolt of lightning and gets supernatural powers. Taking on the role of Minnal Murali has been a challenging experience for me. Basil Joseph’s vision is truly unparalleled and I can’t wait for audiences around the world to watch it”
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Talking about the production of the film, Sophia Paul from Weekend Blockbusters said, “We knew we were embarking on something special and challenging, and something we had not done before. It was a remarkable journey during these unprecedented times. The biggest achievement of this project is the team that made Minnal Murali possible. It was a two-year-long adventure and the entire team worked day and night so that Minnal Murali could be that superhero we all wanted him to be!”
Catch the tale of good versus evil on your screens on December 24, 2021, exclusively on Netflix.
Director: Basil Joseph
Actors: Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram, Harisree Ashokan, Aju Varghese
Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue: Arun A.R, Justin Matthews
Lyrics: Manu Manjith
Music: Shaan Rahman, Sushin Shyam
MINNAL MURALI OFFICIAL TRAILER
