There are some great new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video releasing in April that you cannot miss out on. And due to this lockdown, there’s a fair chance that you are going to burn through this list. While some regional films will be releasing this month, we’ll also get English as well as Hindi original series from Amazon Studios. The much-awaited second season of Four More Shots along with a new series called Tales From the Loop are all in store for April 2020. Here’s a list of the best new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video that you shouldn’t miss out on.
10 new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video that you should watch in April 2020
1. TRANCE (MALAYALAM)
This Malayalam film features superstar Fahadh Faasil in the lead. He plays the role of a motivational speaker who moves to Mumbai following the suicide of his mentally-ill brother. Once in Maximum City, he is hired by a pseudo-corporate duo who plan on making money off of people’s faith in religion. This film is a must-watch among all the new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video.
Release Date: April 1, 2020
2. HIT (TELUGU)
Just like the name suggests, this film is a hit with anyone who watches it. It tells the story of a 30-year-old cop, Vikram, who is struggling with his traumatic past. However, when he is assigned the case of a young girl gone missing in Hyderabad, he must try and solve it at any cost.
3. ROCKETMAN
This Golden Globe-winning movie is based on the life of English-superstar Elton John. It traces his life story right from the days of him being an aspiring musician to being a global icon. It has a fantastic soundtrack and an incredible cast. This critically acclaimed film should be on top of your new shows and movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Release Date: April 2, 2020
4. TALES FROM THE LOOP SEASON 1
A brand new original is releasing on Amazon Prime Video later this week. In this Sci-Fi series, the townspeople live above a machine called ‘The Loop’, which is built to unlock all the secrets of the universe. The trailer of this series will make you at least want to check out the first episode and soon enough, you will be hooked.
Release Date: April 3, 2020
5. PANCHAYAT SEASON 1
The Viral Fever aka TVF is once again joining hands with Amazon Prime Video for yet another web series featuring Jitendra Kumar. Titled Panchayat, this show revolves around an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option, becomes a secretary to a panchayat office located in one of Uttar Pradesh’s remote villages. Jitendra is a brilliant actor and TVF content always has very strong storylines. And so, Panchayat is a great addition to all the new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video.
Release Date: April 3, 2020
6. SHIKARA
This film, produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1990s genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus when terrorism was at its peak in the Valley. This film features two new actors, Sadia and Aadil Khan.
Release Date: April 4, 2020
7. FOUR MORE SHOTS PLEASE! SEASON 2
The four unapologetic women are back for more adventures. While Damini chases her dream of being a published writer, Anjana is fighting a case against her ex-husband. Siddhi learns to explore her sexuality and Umang finally has her fairytale come true. But among all this, the women must manage their relationships, their work and every curveball that life throws at them. Four More Shots Please! is among the most awaited titles in all the new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video.
Release Date: April 17, 2020
8. SHUBH MANGAL ZYAADA SAAVDHAN
While this is not confirmed, it is rumoured that Ayushmann Khurrana’s film based on homosexuality is all set to join the roster of the new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video that are releasing in April 2020. The movie aims to remove the stigma around gay relationships. In case you missed it in the theatres or want to simply re-watch it, you may have your chance now.
Release Date: Not confirmed
9. MAYA BAZAAR 2016 (KANNADA)
This Kannada film tells the story of an honest cop, a conman and a hopeless romantic. The trio comes together to form an unusual team during the days of demonetisation in order to pull off a huge scam. This film featuring Prakash Raj in the lead is the latest South Indian offering among all the new shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: Later this week
10. GIDARH SINGHI (PUNJABI)
This Punjabi film revolves around a successful family-run dhaba. Their life, however, is turned upside down after an omen symbolic for good luck gets stolen one day. Now, one after the other, everything starts falling downhill and places the family in a major family crisis. It earned a decent score on IMDb.
10 upcoming shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video that you should watch in April 2020
Trance (Malayalam)
Featuring: Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, Gautham Menon Release Date: April 1, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
HIT (Telugu)
Featuring: Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma, Murli Sharma Release Date: February 28, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Rocketman
Featuring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden Release Date:August 14, 2019 Platform: Youtube
Tales From The Loop
Featuring: Rebecca Hall, Tyler Barnhardt, Duncan Joiner, Jonathan Pryce Release Date: April 3, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Panchayat
Featuring: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Biswapati Sarkar Release Date: April 3, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Shikara
Featuring: Sadia, Aadil Khan, Sharman Joshi Release Date: February 7, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Four More Shots Please!
Featuring: Manvi Gagroo, Kriti Kulhari, Bani J, Sayani Gupta Release Date: April 17, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Shubh Mangal Zyaada Savdhaan
Featuring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta Release Date: February 21, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Maya Bazaar 2016
Featuring: Prakash Raj, Raj B. Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha Release Date: February 28, 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Gidarh Singhi
Featuring: Jordan Sandhu, Ravinder Grewal, Rubina Bajwa Release Date: November 29, 2019 Platform: Amazon Prime Video
