Because of the dearth of quality films in theatres, movie buffs are increasingly using online streaming services. While shows like Indian Matchmaking and Never Have I Ever premiered in the first half of August, crime dramas dominated the schedule in the second half. In the latter half of this month, some highly anticipated crime dramas will debut on over-the-top services. Take a peek here:
Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: August 26
On August 26th, new episodes of the hit Hoststar legal criminal drama will begin airing. Everyone’s favorite Madhav Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, has returned. Season 3 finds Madhav Mishra taking on a fresh quest on behalf of a young kid who has been falsely convicted of brutally murdering a little girl.
TamilRockerz
Release Date: August 19
There’s a brand new web series in Tamil, and it’s all about the notorious movie-piracy site TamilRockerz. New releases of movies and TV series are quickly leaked on known piracy sites. The entertainment business is in danger. The show, which stars Arun Vijay, explores the question, “How does this website work?” How do you guys update the site with fresh movies? Why does it exist, exactly?
Delhi Crime Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 26
Shefali Shah (Vartika Chaturvedi) will be leading the investigation of a new case alongside her team, consisting of Neeti Singh (Rasika Duggal) and Bhupendra Singh (aka Bhupi) in the upcoming second season of the popular Netflix crime thriller Delhi Crime (Rajesh Tailang). The events shown in Season 2 are likewise grounded in reality.
Maharani Season 2
Platform: Sony LIV
Release Date: August 25
Season 2 of Sony LIV’s political drama series Maharani will follow Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi) as she takes on fresh challenges in Bihar’s political arena.
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Highway
Language: Telugu
Release Date: Aug 19
Platform: Aha Video
Crime thriller Highway stars Anand Deverakonda, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Abhishek Banerjee, and Saiyami Kher. Vishnu, played by Devarakonda, is a photojournalist who falls in love with Tulasi (Manasa). Tulasi is abducted by a serial killer from a highway just as she and the killer’s love is beginning to blossom. The film centers on the question of whether or not Vishnu will be able to save her.
Heaven
Language: Malayalam
Release date: Aug 19
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
The criminal drama Highway features Anand Deverakonda, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Abhishek Banerjee, and Saiyami Kher. Vishnu, played by Devarakonda, is a photographer who develops feelings for Tulasi (Manasa). Tulasi is abducted by a serial killer while the couple’s love is at its peak. The movie centers on the question, “Can Vishnu rescue her?”
