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News Topical, Digital Desk : Friday New Releases: The third Friday of April is set to bring great entertainment to audiences. While Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy "Bhoot Bangla" is hitting theaters to counter the box office momentum of "Dhurandhar 2," OTT is also set to be a storm of excellent films and web series.
From theaters to OTT platforms, what special releases are in store for audiences this Friday, April 17th? Let's take a quick look at the full list:
Assi
Taapsee Pannu's courtroom drama "Assi" may not have been able to establish a strong hold in theaters, but now it's set to hit the OTT platform. With this film, director Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu are aiming for a hat-trick. The story revolves around a school teacher who is raped by her own college students. After this, she decides to fight a legal battle against them. Lawyer Ravi (Taapsee Pannu) fights her case, but she faces many serious challenges along the way.
Release Date: April 17
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Courtroom Drama
Bhooth Bangla
The blockbuster pairing of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan is returning to the big screen after 16 years. After delivering several successful comedy films like "Hera Pheri," "Bhagam Bhaag," and "Garam Masala," the duo is now returning to theaters with "Bhoot Bangla." The film had a paid preview on April 16th, and will be released to audiences on Friday. The film stars Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal roles, along with Akshay Kumar.
Paid Preview: April 16th
Release Date: April 17th
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Horror Comedy
Roommates
Every week, Netflix brings something new that the young generation can relate to. In this vein, a coming-of-age comedy-drama series called "Roommates" is coming. The series explores the complexities of the lives of young college students. The story revolves around a simple-minded student named Devon, who develops a close friendship with her roommate upon arriving at college. However, this friendship soon turns into a tense feud.
Release Date: April 17
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Comedy Drama
Alpha Males Season 5
Netflix is returning with season 5 of its popular comedy series "Alpha Males." The fifth season follows Pedro, Luis, Raul, and Santi as they grapple with the challenges of divorce and child custody battles. They also attempt to redefine their masculinity through a community living arrangement.
Release Date: April 17
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Matka King
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Vijay Varma's crime drama series "Matka King." Directed by Nagraj Manjule, the series stars Vijay Varma as "Brij Bhati," an ambitious cotton trader. He starts his own betting system called "Matka," which connects the wealthy and the common man. However, Brij becomes entangled in the dark world of crime.
Release Date: April 17
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Crime Drama
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela starrer "Ustad Bhagat Singh," which gave Ranveer Singh's "Dhurandhar 2" a tough competition at the South box office, has now been released on the OTT platform. Those who missed its theatrical release can now watch it at home. The film is available on OTT in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Release Date: April 16
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Action Drama
The Mummy
"Evil Dead Rise" director Lee Cronin has reimagined the horror franchise "The Mummy." The film has no connection to the 2017 Tom Cruise film. The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and Veronica Falcón. The horror film is releasing in India on April 17th. It will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Release Date: April 17
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Horror
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