Movies in August 2021: Movie buffs have been eagerly waiting to watch their favorite stars on the big screen ever since the theaters were shut to combat the further spread of COVID-19 during the second wave in India. Strict lockdown has been instrumental in reducing the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Several state governments have decided to allow cinema halls to operate with fifty per cent capacity.
August will be a blockbuster month as several films including Akshay Kumar’s Bell Bottom and Ranveer Singh’s 83 will hit the silver screens. Have a look at the films which are expected to release next month.
83
The film 83, based on India’s victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, was twice delayed due to coronavirus. The shooting of the sports drama was completed last year. Contrary to the rumours, the makers decided to skip an OTT release and instead reach the cinema halls. Since the reopening of theatres, speculations are rife that the film will hit the silver screens next month. According to media reports, the film is likely to release soon.
Atrangi Re
Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush starrer Atrangi Re was scheduled to release on August 6, 2021. Considering the COVID-19 crisis, trade pundits expected the film to be delayed. While gossip mills suggest that the romantic drama will come soon, the makers are yet to announce a new release date.
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is also expected to entertain the audience in the month of August. Based on a real life story, the film stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role. The teaser of the film was unveiled in February and received an amazing response from fans.
Jayeshbhai Jordar
Ranveer Singh will tickle the awkward bones of his audience with a comedy drama titled Jayeshbhai Jordaar. Trade sources say that the film is likely to hit the theaters on August 27. Ranveer will reportedly be seen as a Gujarati man who talks about equal rights for men and women. ‘Kabir Singh’ fame Shalini Pandey is romancing the energetic B-town star in the film, which is produced by YRF Films.
Bell bottom
Earlier in the day, Akshay Kumar announced that Bellbottom will finally hit the theaters on August 19. Akshay will be seen in the role of a detective in the action thriller, which also stars Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Lara Dutta.
Watch this space for more updates!
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