Netflix has unveiled an impressive lineup of Indian content for the year 2024, promising a diverse array of films, series, and documentaries featuring top-tier talent from the industry.
Among the notable additions to the slate is the comedy film “Wild Wild Punjab,” produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, and directed by Simarpreet Singh. The story follows a group of inebriated friends on a mission to seek revenge for a breakup by crashing their friend’s ex-girlfriend’s wedding. Starring Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, Jassie Gill, Patralekhaa, and Ishita Raj, the film promises laughter and closure in equal measure.
Neeraj Pandey’s heist thriller “Sikandar Ka Muqaddar” spans 18 years and promises to take audiences on a gripping ride across multiple locations in India and beyond.
The scripted series lineup includes the highly anticipated thriller “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,” co-created by Anubhav Sinha and Trishant Srivastava. The series recounts the harrowing events of the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 en route from Kathmandu to New Delhi in 1999. With a stellar ensemble cast featuring Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, and Dia Mirza, the series promises intense drama and suspense.
Adding to the excitement is “The Great Indian Kapil Show,” marking Kapil Sharma’s debut in the unscripted comedy series format on streaming platforms. The show, featuring Sharma along with regulars Sunil Grover, Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Rajiv Thakur, is expected to be a treat for comedy enthusiasts.
Sports enthusiasts are in for a treat with the documentary series “The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan,” featuring legendary cricketers from both nations, including Virender Sehwag, Saurav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar, Shoaib Akhtar, and Inzamam-ul-Haq, among others.
In addition to these exciting new offerings, Netflix will also bring back a host of previously announced films and series across various genres. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated period drama “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” set in pre-independent India, boasts an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, and others.
Other notable entries include Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila,” Shashanka Chaturvedi’s “Do Patti,” and Homi Adajania’s “Murder Mubarak,” based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel.
With an impressive lineup that spans across genres and formats, Netflix’s 2024 India slate promises to captivate audiences and deliver top-notch entertainment throughout the year.
