Top movies and web series to watch out for in 2024 on Amazon Prime Video

After Netflix's recent content line-up announcement for the year, Prime Video has piqued binge-watchers' interest with its list of upcoming series and movies scheduled to premiere on the platform over the next two years. The line-up includes 69 titles, comprising 40 original series and movies along with 29 films set to stream post-theatrical release across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. Among the highly anticipated upcoming shows are new seasons of Mirzapur, Panchayat, and Paatal Lok; the Indian version of Citadel, titled Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu; and Matka King among others.

Here are some of the shows from the list that we’re keeping our eyes peeled for.

Citadel: Honey Bunny

The Indian version of Citadel, the espionage action series crafted by Russo Brothers starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, has Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead roles. Titled Citadel: Honey Bunny, the series is set in the 1990s and matches the high-octane action sequences in the original, promising to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Directed by Raj & DK, the series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher.

Call Me Bae

Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic, the series follows Bae, played by Ananya Panday, as she transitions from heiress to hustler. During the journey, she realises that her most valuable assets aren’t her diamonds but her street-smart demeanour and style. Despite her financial constraints, Bae maintains her spirit as she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, behens, and her better self. Will she survive and reclaim her status as a heiress? We can’t wait to find out. The series also stars Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur.Mirzapur

Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer, the much-awaited third season of Mirzapur will be out this year. According to the official synopsis, “Guddu and Golu are pitted against a new contender as they stake their claim to the throne. Will they pass the baptism of fire or will external forces seek to destroy the seat of power forever?” The show stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Harshita Gaur, Anjumm Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, and Manu Rishi Chadha. 

Paatal Lok

The four-year-long wait for the second season of Paatal Lok is finally over. The show stars Jahnu Barua, Gul Panag, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Anurag Arora along with a new addition, Tilotamma Shone. Having solved the case of a lifetime—the arrest of four suspects involved in a botched assassination attempt on a journalist—the upright Hathi Ram Chaudhary teams up with his sidekick, Ansari (Ishwak Singh) as two seemingly unrelated cases intertwine, sending them down the track of a nebulous conspiracy.

Panchayat

Set in the small Indian town of Phulera, the story revolves around Brij Bhushan Dubey, also known as Pradhan ji (Raghubir Yadav), his wife Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), and Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), the secretary of the Gram Panchayat. Abhishek, an engineering graduate, assumes the role of Gram Panchayat secretary and develops an attachment to the village and its residents. In the new season, the narrative focuses on the Panchayat elections, with Pradhan ji and Manju Devi's factions engaging in a fierce battle to enhance their public image. Amid the chaos, it’s up to Abhishek to navigate these murky waters and do his best to maintain objectivity. 

Matka King

Starring Vijay Varma in the lead role, the series presents a fictional narrative set in 1960s Mumbai. Varma portrays an ambitious cotton trader striving for legitimacy and respect. His aspirations drive him to introduce a new gambling game called ‘Matka’, which takes the city by storm, democratising a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite. The series is directed by Nagraj Manjule, who made the cult Marathi film Sairat.

Daldal

Actor Bhumi Pednekar is all set to make her web series debut in this thriller drama. She takes on the role of Rita Ferreira, a cop hot on the heels of a serial killer in Mumbai. As the newly appointed DCP of Mumbai, she is haunted by the guilt of her past while being forced to confront her present demons. “She must embark on an investigation of a series of murders that puts her on a collision course with a cold-blooded serial killer, even as she has to save her life from falling apart,” the official synopsis reads.

Follow Kar Lo Yaar

Uorfi Javed has a new show revolving around her fashion, priorities, and much more. “Uorfi Javed is India’s biggest viral sensation—where she goes, drama follows! Her fame, like her clothes, are self-made but now she’s taking it all to the next level. Get to know the real Uorfi as she ups her game and her fame, while also keeping her fully dysfunctional family together,” read the description.

Subedaar

Anil Kapoor is back with another thrilling performance in this Suresh Triveni directorial. The story follows Subedaar Arjun Singh as he grapples with civilian life, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter and social dysfunction. Once a defender of the nation, he is left battling his inner demons to safeguard his home and family.

Supermen of Malegaon 

Supermen of Malegaon chronicles the journey of an aspiring filmmaker, rallying his friends to create a film for his small town of Malegaon. Featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, this heart-warming tale beautifully captures the bonds of friendship and the profound impact of filmmaking.

The Tribe

The Tribe, an unscripted series, chronicles the lives of a group of young, ambitious social media influencers as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. While they attempt to crack the code to global fame, viewers get to vote whether or not they’re moving in the right direction.
 

All eyes will be glued on the internet sensation, Alaviaa Jaaferi, (Javed Jaaferi’s daughter), alongside Alanna Panday, Srushti Porey, Alfia Jafry, Aryaana Gandhi, and Hardik Zaveri. Omkar Potdar is the director, while Manu Maharshi and Naomi Datta serve as creative producers.

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