Streamer Netflix yesterday unveiled its upcoming slate for India that features over 22 projects, including a series on the 1999 Kandahar hijack, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web show ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ and Oscar-nominated documentary ‘To Kill A Tiger’, in an event aptly titled ‘Next on Netflix’ with the sub-theme being ‘entertainment ka next level’.

The programmes include a mix of movies, web series, unscripted shows and documentaries.

Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content at Netflix India, said  “2023 was our most successful year, and it has been hugely rewarding to see our members and critics love stories across genres and emotions from India – and around the world. In 2024, we’re taking this thrill to the next level.”

The biggest names and freshest voices in Indian entertainment are bringing their most special films, series and documentaries to Netflix, and “we can’t wait for you to watch them,” Shergill added.

Filmmaker extraordinaire Sanjay Leela Bhansali, according to a press release from Netflix, makes his much-anticipated streaming debut this year with ‘Heeramandi:The Diamond Bazaar’. Known for his signature style of majestic storytelling, Bhansali unveils an epic saga of love, power, freedom, betrayal and revenge, featuring a stellar cast.

Audiences can brace for impact with ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ as director Anubhav Sinha deftly recreates the longest hijack in Indian history. It’s a limited series on an ill-fated flight that forever altered the lives of the people onboard.

Then there is the drama series, ‘Dabba Cartel’, a high-octane Excel Entertainment production about five unassuming housewives, who come together under unlikely circumstances to form a drug cartel.

The courtroom comedy ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ is a delightful blend of humour and heart. Headlined by Ravi Kishan, the series showcases the world of law through the eyes of its eccentric lawyers.

Bringing a bouquet of blockbusters is the Netflix and Yash Raj Films partnership — the streamer’s statement said— with one series and two films this year — ‘Mandala Murders’ is a gripping crime thriller, where the villain, victims, survivors and detectives are all intricately connected. A period film, ‘Maharaj’, starring Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, is an ode to mankind’s spirit to do good, to pursue the truth at any cost, and to fight for humanity.

Anupam Kher’s ‘Vijay 69’, on the other hand, is a quirky slice-of-life film about a sexagenarian, who takes on a triathlon.

Also coming soon are two special projects with creator Neeraj Pandey: ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ doubles the excitement with more cops, more criminals and more action-packed drama than ever before and ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ is a heist thriller film that spans 18 years.

Taking suspense to the next level is ‘Murder Mubarak’, backed by Maddock Films. A buzzy, entertaining whodunnit directed by Homi Adajania that follows a death at a posh recreational club, and an investigation that gets murkier by the minute.

Headlined by two powerhouse actors, Kajol and Kriti Sanon, ‘Do Patti’ is an edge-of-your-seat saucy drama set in the hills of north India. Get set to witness the showdown of the year as two ideologies collide head-on in this thriller.

Imtiaz Ali marks his streaming directorial debut with ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, an untold true story of Punjab’s “highest-selling artist”. Featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, the film promises to leave audiences with a story to remember and a memorable soundtrack composed by maestro AR Rahman.

The gripping saga of love, betrayal and mystery returns with ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’. Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey’s twisted tale of love takes a new turn with the addition of Sunny Kaushal.

Making a sharp turn from love to laughter is director Luv Ranjan’s ‘Wild Wild Punjab’, where a group of drunk friends embark on a bold “break-up trip” that leads to hilarious and heartwarming adventures, as they navigate a series of unforeseen situations.

Director Nisha Pahuja’s Oscar-nominated documentary ‘To Kill a Tiger’ has found its home on Netflix. The documentary is a father’s story of hope and resilience as he fights for justice following the sexual assault of his 13-year-old daughter.

Netflix will return with several highly anticipated fan favorites, which have hit Netflix’s Top 10 lists for weeks at a time. ‘Kota Factory Season 3’, ‘Mismatched Season 3’, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2’ and ‘Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives’ are back, with fresh characters, unrivalled drama, and brand new story arcs.