After a dull period in April and May due to the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL), June 2024 promises a variety of new films and shows releasing across OTT platforms and in theatres. From Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Kalki 2898 AD to Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion, June offers a variety of films and shows across different genres, catering to a wide range of moviegoers across different age groups. Here's a complete list of films and shows releasing across theatres and OTT platforms in the month: (Image: Shutterstock)
Kalki 2898 AD | Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, which is said to be the most expensive Indian film ever made, features an ensemble cast of big names like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. The science fiction film is reportedly set in a post-apocalyptic world. The makers of the film are expected to release its trailer in the coming days. Kalki 2898 AD is set to hit theatres around the world on June 27. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. (Image: Prabhas Twitter)
Chandu Champion | Directed by Kabir Khan of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame, Chandu Champion is a biographical sports drama film and stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead role. The film is based on the life of the country's first Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. The film, also featuring Bhuvan Arora, Rajpal Yadav, Yashpal Sharma and Vijay Raaz among others, has been co-produced by Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala. The trailer of Chandu Champion was released on May 18, while the film is set to hit screens on June 14. (Image: Kartik Aaryan/Instagram)
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die | Written and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die has been eagerly awaited by fans of Will Smith. Besides the Hollywood star, the film also features Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and Eric Dane among others. The film is distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing and produced by Columbia Pictures in collaboration with Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, and 2.0 Entertainment. It is set to release in theatres on June 7. (Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube screengrab)
The Watchers | Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of The Sixth Sense fame director M Night Shyamalan, is making her debut as a director with the upcoming American supernatural horror film The Watchers. She has also written the film, which is based on the compelling novel of the same name by AM Shine. The Watchers sets the stage for an incredible journey into the unknown with a cast that includes Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouéré among others. The movie is set to hit the silver screen worldwide on June 14. (Image: Warner Bros Pictures YouTube screengrab)
Blackout | Written and directed by Devang Shashin Bhavsar, Blackout is a crime thriller comedy film starring Vikrant Massey, Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, Jisshu Sengupta and Ruhani Sharma. A one-and-a-half-minute teaser of the film was released earlier on May 21 and garnered a lot of appreciation on social media. Blackout will be streaming on Jio Cinema on June 7. (Image: Vikrant Massey/Instagram)
Maharaj | Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, is making his acting debut with Yash Raj Films' ambitious project Maharaj. Set against the historical backdrop of the 1862 Maharaja Libel Case, the film is expected to premiere exclusively on Netflix in June. However, no official announcement has been made yet. (Image: Netflix India/X)
Maidaan | Ajay Devgn's biographical sports drama film Maidaan was released in theatres on April 10 after multiple delays. It is now all set for its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video. The film features Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach. Directed by Amit Sharma, was accessible on the OTT platform for rent on May 22, but will now be available for free from June 5 onwards.