The year which just passed, 2022, has marked the revival of the entertainment industry after the pandemic. The next 12 months looks equally delightful, with the filmmakers all set to release some of the most anticipated movies. The first week of January is all set for many films which have already been released or released now.
1. Phone Bhoot
Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the movie Phone Bhoot is a Hindi horror comedy which has Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishan Khattar in main roles. Two friends become ghostbusters and assume fake identity as professionals to make a living and then they meet Katrina, who is too beautiful to appear like a ghost but she is not visible to others, except these two.
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Released on 2 January 2023
2. Uunchai
The film directed by Sooraj Barjatya features great actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, along with Parineeti Chopra. The film is based on the story of three friends who reach the Mount Everest Base Camp to fulfill the last wish of their fourth friend.
OTT platform: Zee5
Releasing on 6 January 2023
3. Saudi Vellakka
The film helmed by Tharun Moorthy is a Malayalam drama featuring Lukuman Avaran, Binu Pappu, Devi Varma, Sujith Shankar, and other actors in important roles. The film revolves around various aspects of the Indian Legal System related to a 14-year-old case where the reason for conflict is a coconut.
OTT platform: SonyLIV
Releasing on: 6 January 2023
4. Gatta Kusthi (Matti Kusthi in Telugu)
Gatta Kusthi is a Tamil language sports comedy-drama. The film has been written and directed by Chella Ayyavu. The movie is based in the backdrop of wrestling, male chauvinism and independent ambitions of a young woman. Gatta Kusthi stars Vishnu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi and others in key roles.
OTT platform: Netflix
Released on: 1 January 2023
5. Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld
The Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld is an upcoming docufilm based on true cases and has been directed by Francis Longhurst and Raaghav Dar. This is an investigative film based on a crime boss who shook the city of Mumbai in the 1990s and how he is dealt with by the cops.
OTT platform: Netflix
Releasing on: 6 January 2023
6. The Menu
The American dark comedy horror film is directed by Mark Mylod. The Menu is based on a story written by Will Tracy. Ralph Fiennes features in the lead role and the story deals with a celebrity chef who has his own restaurant on a private island and diners realize the chef is about to kill them.
OTT platform: Disney Plus Hotstar
Released on: 4 January 2023
