'Ulajh,' 'Stree 2,' 'Vedaa': Hindi films to watch in August
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Bollywood is preparing for an exciting August, with a range of Hindi films set to hit theaters and OTT platforms.
The lineup promises a blend of genres, including thrillers, romances, comedies, and dramas.
With holidays like Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan promising leisure time in August, mark your calendars for a month filled with entertainment like never before!
#1
'Ulajh': August 2
Ulajh, produced by Junglee Pictures and directed by Sudhanshu Saria, is scheduled for release in theaters on August 2.
The film features Janhvi Kapoor as a young woman embroiled in a dangerous diplomatic situation.
Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew co-star in this suspenseful thriller, which also stars Adil Hussain, Meiyang Chang, Rajesh Tailang, and Rajendra Gupta, among others.
#2
'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha': Augsut 2
Also premiering on August 2 is the musical love story Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, starring Tabu and Ajay Devgn as star-crossed lovers.
The film, set against a backdrop of social and cultural changes, explores themes of love, loss, and second chances.
Shantanu Maheshwari and Saiee Manjrekar portray younger versions of the characters in this anticipated release.
It is directed by Neeraj Pandey.
#3
'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba': August 9
The crime drama Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, directed by Jayprad Desai and written by Kanika Dhillon, will be available on Netflix starting August 9.
The film features a star-studded cast including Vikrant Massey, Taapsee Pannu, Jimmy Shergill, and Sunny Kaushal.
This digital release adds another layer of diversity to the month's Bollywood offerings.
#4
'Ghudchadi': August 9
On August 9, viewers can look forward to the romantic comedy Ghudchadi on JioCinema.
The film, written and directed by Binoy Gandhi, features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar, and Aruna Irani.
"It is an out-and-out comedy and a family film. I loved it as soon as I heard the first narration, and I feel lucky to have worked with the entire team," Tandon said about the movie.
#5
'Aliya Basu Gayab Hai': August 9
The thrilling mystery Aliya Basu Gayab Hai is set to hit theaters on August 9.
The film, produced by Rehab Pictures Pvt. Ltd and released by Cinepolis India, stars Vinay Pathak, Raima Sen, and Salim Diwan as ex-convicts who abduct a rich man's daughter for a large ransom.
The Lovers and Innocent Criminals fame Preeti Singh has helmed it.
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'Khel Khel Mein,' 'Stree 2,' 'Vedaa': August 15
Khel Khel Mein, a comedy thriller starring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, and Taapsee Pannu, is set to release in theaters on August 15.
The film is an official remake of the 2016 Italian film Perfect Strangers.
Also releasing on August 15 is Vedaa, starring John Abraham, Sharvari, and Abhishek Banerjee, and directed by Nikkhil Advani; and Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao-Pankaj Tripathi's Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan.
#9
'Quotation Gang': August 30
Sunny Leone's Quotation Gang, which will feature her as a ruthless assassin, is set to hit theaters on August 30.
In the movie, Leone will be sharing the screen with Jackie Shroff, Priya Mani, and Sara Arjun.
The movie also features Ashraf Mallissery, Jaya Prakash, Akshaya, Pradeep Kumar, Vishno Warrior, and Sonal Khilwani.
It is directed by Vivek Kumar Kannan.