Uunchai
Amitabh Bachchan’s upcoming film Uunchai’s trailer is out. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the Rajshri Productions movie, which also stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa, is billed as an ode to friendship.
Produced jointly by Rajshri Productions, Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media, Uunchai marks Barjatya’s return to the big screen after Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).
The trailer shows four childhood friends reunited in their old age. One of them suggests that they should trek to the Everest base camp. However, that person suddenly passes away and the rest vow to take his ashes to the vase camp. The film also features Neena Gupta, Sarika, Parineeti Chopra and Nafisa Ali Sodhi in important roles.
Uunchai will hit the theatres on November 11.
Mammals
Prime Video has dropped the teaser of comedian and late-night television host James Corden’s dark comedy-drama series Mammals. Penned by two-time Olivier and Tony Award-winning writer Jez Butterworth, the show will explore the complexities of modern marriage. The series is directed by Stephanie Laing, who is known for Made for Love and Physical.
The one-minute-long teaser shows Cordon’s character in various situations as he describes his life through a sharp monologue. Cordon plays Jamie, a chef whose world implodes when he discovers shocking secrets about his pregnant wife. The series also features Melia Kreiling, Colin Morgan and Sally Hawkins in pivotal roles.
Mammals is set to premiere worldwide exclusively on Prime Video on November 11.
A Christmas Story Christmas
The teaser of upcoming HBO Max film A Christmas Story Christmas, a sequel to the 1983 classic holiday movie A Christmas Story, has come out. Peter Billingsley is returning as Ralphie in the film, while Ian Petrella, Zack Ward, Scott Schwartz and R.D. Robb will also reprise their roles from the original alongside newcomers cast Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, Julianna Layne and Julie Hagerty.
Opening with a panoramic look of the living room of the Parkers, an exact replica of the way it appeared in the original movie, the teaser ends with Ralphie as an adult slipping on his signature plastic-rimmed glasses.
A Christmas Story Christmas will arrive on HBO Max on November 17.
Five Six Seven Eight
Zee5 has dropped the official teaser of its upcoming Tamil-language web series, which is directed by filmmaker A. L. Vijay. The series stars Ditya Bhande, Shreya, Vivek Jogdande and Hunar Sharma.
Chronicling a conflict between two dance groups coming from different socio-economic backgrounds, the trailer gives a glimpse of the journey of young and talented teenagers who are passionate about dancing.
Five Six Seven Eight will premiere on Zee5 on November 18.
