Netflix series 'CAT' starring Randeep Hooda to release on December 9

Streaming service Netflix has announced the release of a new drama series called 'CAT', starring Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda. The series will release on December 9. The series, touted as a revenge drama, is directed by Balwinder Singh Janjua and marks Hooda's second collaboration with the streaming service after Extraction, the action thriller starring Chris Hemsworth of the Thor fame. The show is produced by Movie Tunnel Productions in association with Jelly Bean Entertainment.

Netflix announced the release date of 'CAT', in which Randeep Hooda stars as Gurnam, on the social media platform, Twitter.

Netflix wrote, "We have the purrfect news for you! @RandeepHooda stars as Gurnam in CAT - a tale of brotherhood and espionage, releasing on 9th Dec only on Netflix!"

Randeep Hooda also shared the poster and urged viewers to watch Gurnam’s story in this gripping tale of brotherhood, espionage, power and more. "How far can one go for the love of his brother? CAT Season 1 releasing on 9th Dec only on @NetflixIndia #CAT #CATOnNetflix @BalwinderJanjua@Tunnelmovie@jellybean_in@panchalic #JimmySingh

The crime thriller is about the Punjab hinterlands and follows the story of an innocent man, who is thrown into a deep, drug trafficking conspiracy between gang lords, cops and political powers.

The show is co-directed by Janjua, who has previously penned films such as "Saand Ki Aankh" and "Mubarakan", along with Rupinder Chahal and Jimmy Singh.

Recently, Netflix has brought a new cheaper ad-supported subscription plan which is available in 12 countries--Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the US. India is not on the list yet.

In India, Netflix offers 4 plans, one being the mobile plan priced under Rs 180. Other plans include -- Basic, Standard, and Premium which come without ads. While the company hasn't confirmed India availability, an official Netflix blog cites that the ad-supported cheaper plan will be expanded to more countries over time.

Also read: Netflix may bring cheaper ad-supported plan to India soon, list of plans it offers now

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