New on Amazon Prime Video: ‘My Policeman’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, ‘Flames’ Season 3, and more
The Hindu
Other highlights that are coming to Amazon Prime Video this week include ‘Overdose’ and ‘Manhãs de Setembro’
Here is the full list of new titles on the platform:
FLAMES S3- Streaming Now
In the third season of FLAMES, Rajat and Ishita are seen dealing with new and bigger challenges and obstacles as they navigate their way through the relationship while also dealing with the anxieties of the upcoming board exams and the uncertainty of the future. The TVF series stars Ritvik Sahore and Tanya Maniktala as the lead pair along with Shivam Kakar and Sunakshi Grover.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I - Streaming Now
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is a historical drama based on the eponymous novel by Kalki Krishnamoorthy. It takes place in the 10th Century Thanjavur and revolves around the Chola kingdom and the internal and external threats looming over it. As crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor Sundara Cholar get separated by situations, it is up to a messenger Vandiyathevan to ensure the safety of the kingdom as unrest grips the land as a long-tailed comet arrives, signalling a time of turmoil. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Jayaram Ravi, Shobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Sarath Kumar and Parthiban in key roles, the film is directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam.
My Policeman - 4th November
My Policeman is a gay romance set in 1950s Britain that follows three young people — policeman Tom (Harry Styles), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin), and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson). Flash forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee), and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance to repair the damage of the past. Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, director Michael Grandage carves a visually transporting, heart-stopping portrait of three people caught up in the shifting tides of history, liberty, and forgiveness.
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