Diverse and engaging International and Indian titles across various genres and languages on APV!

This week, #AmazonPrimeVideo (#APV) presents diverse and engaging International and Indian titles across various genres and languages. Hold onto your seats! Starting 14th May #AmazonOriginalSeries #TheLastHour, the first-ever Indian supernatural crime thriller by Amazon Prime Video will be available to stream. Set up in a small Himalayan town, the series explores the story of a Shaman (Healer), who joins a newly transferred cop to track down a mysterious killer. Created, written and produced by Amit Kumar and Anupama Minz, and executive produced by Amit Kumar and Academy Award and four-time BAFTA award winner, Asif Kapadia, The Last Hour features a stellar cast including Sanjay Kapoor, Shahana Goswami, Karma Takapa, Shaylee Krishen, Raima Sen, Robin Tamang and Mandakini Goswami in pivotal roles.

Viewers can catch the much-awaited digital premier of Superstar Dhanush’s Tamil action drama, Karnan on the streaming platform starting 13th May. The film is packed with action sequences and will keep viewers glued to their screens. Alongside Superstar Dhanush, the movie stars talented and loved actors Lal, Yogi Babu, Azhagam Perumal, Natarajan Subramaniam, Rajisha Vijayan, Gouri G. Kishan, and Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli. Karnan is written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, and features music by the acclaimed composer Santhosh Narayanan.

The funniest ‘Baniya’, comedian Gaurav Gupta is back with his new stand-up special, Market Down Hai, the latest addition to the exciting line-up of Amazon Funnies. With his witty humour, Gaurav Gupta is all set to take us on a hilarious ride where he will be sharing his hilarious experiences as a parent, husband, son, a Delhiite, and above all a Baniya! The show premieres on 14th May.

Starting 11th May, prime members can enjoy streaming recently released and Oscar award winning Korean film Minari on the streaming service. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, Minari is a semi-autobiographical drama about a family of Korean immigrants trying to realise their American dream in the 1980s. The film made buzz at Oscars 2021 after it was nominated in six different categories including the Best Picture and Best Director. Out of all Youn Yuh-jung who plays Soon-ja, the warm grandmother, bagged the trophy for the Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first Korean actress to receive the honour.

Starting 14th May, audiences can tune into riveting historical drama – International Amazon Original The Underground Railroad, based on author Colson Whitehead’s novel. Directed by Barry Jenkins, it features talented actors Thuso Mbedu, Chase Dillon and Joel Edgerton. A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.

Amazon Prime Video brings a promising dose of comedy and laughter with the entertaining and hilarious International Amazon Original Series starlight from the streets of Spain LOL: Si te ríes, pierdes. The show is available on the streaming platform starting 14th May. This unscripted show revolves around the concept of ten professional comedians locked down in one house for six consecutive hours and there are only two goals – to make the house laugh and to not laugh or even smile themselves. The last one standing with a straight face, wins the battle!

Get ready to dive into the DC universe with Wonder Woman 1984 starting 15th May. The action adventure features Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and is directed by Patty Jenkins. This 2020 American fantasy flick is based on the DC comic character Wonder Woman. It is the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman and the ninth instalment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Find out how the mighty Wonder Woman will save humankind once again with Wonder Woman 84 premiering in English as well as in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu dubs on Amazon Prime Video!

Horror feature film Host will be making its India debut on Amazon Prime Video on 7th May. The English-language film, which is being brought to the country by PictureWorks, will release across four languages, including a subsequent release later in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. This spine-chiller is directed by Rob Savage and is shot completely during the lockdown in 2020 with all the actors operating their own cameras.

Starting 12th May, audiences can binge watch all the seasons of the highly successful American superhero television series The Flash. Developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns, the series is based on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character The Flash. Watch how Barry Allen aka Grant Gustin fights criminals with his superhuman abilities in the latest seasons of The Flash premiering on Amazon Prime Video.

The Last Hour S1 (Hindi) – 14th May – Set up in a small Himalayan town, the series goes on to explore the story of a Shaman (Healer), who joins a newly transferred cop to track down a mysterious killer. Directed by Amit Kumar and produced by Asif Kapadia, the series features Sanjay Kapoor, Shahana Goswami, Karma Takapa, Shaylee Krishen, Robin Tamang and Raima Sen in prominent roles.

Karnan (Tamil) – 13th May – Inspired by the 1995 Kodiyankulam caste violence that happened in the Thoothukudi district, The film centres on the life of Karnan, a brave youngster who is fighting for the rights of the people of his village. The story chronicles their struggles, unfairness, and their rise against casteism and police brutality in their village . Watch out how the angry young man aka Karnan fights for the rights of his oppressed people and saves them from those who wield power and weapons.

Market Down Hai(Hindi)- 14th May – The stand-up show involves funny incidents and tales about all the emotional blackmail lines given by papa log, mummy log, and other relatives. With his witty humour, Gaurav Gupta is all set to take us on a hilarious ride where he will be sharing his hilarious experiences as a parent, husband, son, a Delhiite, and above all a Baniya!

The Underground Railroad S1 (English) – 14th May – In an alternate timeline, the Underground Railroad, in reality a network of abolitionists, hidden routes, and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the early to mid-1800s, is an actual railroad complete with engineers, conductors, tracks, and tunnels. Cora, an enslaved Black person in Georgia, joins newcomer Caesar in an effort to ride the subterranean train to freedom.

LOL: Si Te Ríes Pierdes (Spanish) S1 – 14th May – Hosted by Santiago Segura, the show features ten professional comedians from Spain as they engage in a six hour war of wits in an attempt to keep a straight face while attempting to make their competitors laugh. As the contestants give into their funny bones, the last one with a straight face is crowned ‘Last One Laughing’.

Minari – 11th May – The film is a semi-autobiographical drama that revolves around a South Korean immigrant family, trying to make it in the rural United States in the 1980s. This film stars Steven Yeun and Academy Award-winner Youn Yuh-Jung and is written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

Wonder Woman 1984 (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) – 15th May – Wonder Woman or Amazonian Warrior Diana must contend with a work colleague and businessman, whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing.

Host(English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu)- 7th May – The film follows six friends who hire a medium to hold a seance via Zoom during lockdown, but they get far more than they bargained for as things quickly go wrong. When an evil spirit starts invading their homes, they begin to realize they might not survive the night.

The Flash Season 1-Season 7 (English)- 12th May – After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he’s been given the power of super speed, becoming the next Flash, fighting crime in Central City.