Everything Releasing This Week In Theatres (May 22nd to 28th)

Struggling to keep up with all the latest releases? Here’s a look at what’s releasing in theatres across languages
New films releasing this week in theatres
New films releasing this week in theatres
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Struggling to keep up with all the latest releases? Here’s a look at what’s releasing in theatres across languages.

Kazhuvethi Moorkkan (Tamil)

When: May 26

Set in Ramanathapuram, the film follows the lives of best friends, Moorkan and Bhoominathan, who are very different from one another. While Moorkan is rude, Bhoominathan is calm and quiet. What will happen when someone tries to pit them against each other? Directed by Sy Gowtham Raj, the film stars Arulnithi Tamilarasu, Dushara Vijayan and Santhosh Prathap.

Rudrangi (Telugu)

When: May 26

Post-independence, certain people in power decide to take advantage of the situation and continue to oppress the downtrodden people. Written and directed by Ajay Samrat, the film stars Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas and Vimala Raman.

Mem Famous (Telugu)

When: May 26

The coming-of-age movie traces the lives of the trio — Mai, Bali and Durga — as they find love, passion and purpose in their lives. Sumanth Prabhas has written, directed and acted in this film. It co-stars Saarya Laxman and Mani Aegurla.

A still from Mem Famous
A still from Mem Famous

Malli Pelli (Telugu)

When: May 26

Famous actor Narendra falls in love with his co-actor Parvathi who is a married woman. Can he face the complexities and pursue her? Directed by MS Raju, the film stars Naresh Vijay Krishna, Pavithra Lokesh and Jayasudha.

2018 (Telugu)

When: May 26

Set against the backdrop of the 2018 Kerala floods, the thriller retells the stories of people from all walks of life who faced catastrophic consequences due to the calamity. 2018 is the dubbed version of the Malayalam film of the same title. Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the film stars Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, and Asif Ali.

Right (Telugu)

When: May 27

What happens when an intelligent police officer turned alcoholic investigates a missing case? Will he manage to solve the case or will his past ghosts haunt him? Directed by Gubala Shankar, the film stars Kaushal Manda, Mukhtar Khan and Aamani.

A still from Right
A still from Right

#Mentoo (Telugu)

When: May 26

A group of men who face discrimination from Pseudo feminists in their respective fields fight it with #MenToo as they believe men are victims too. Directed by Srikanth G Reddy, the film stars Naresh Agastya, Kaushik Ghantasala and Mourya Siddavaram.

Picasso (Malayalam)

When: May 26

Directed by Sunil Kariattukara, this gangster drama stars Siddharth Rajan, Krishna Kulasekaran, Ashish Gandhi and Jaffer Idukki.

Missing Girl (Malayalam)

When: May 26

Dennis asks two of his friends to create a ghost story to prevent his bungalow from being sold, but the duo soon discovers that the place is actually haunted. Helmed by Abdul Rasheed, the film stars Sanju Somanath, Ashika Ashokan and Afsal Aziz.

A still from Missing Girl
A still from Missing Girl

Siren (Kannada)

When: May 26

IPS officer Samarth’s first case is a murder mystery. But the more he investigates it, the more complicated the case becomes. Will he be able to solve it? Directed by Raja Venkiya, the film stars Praveer Shetty, Achyuth Kumar and Lasya Ponnu Ash.

Modala Male (Kannada)

When: May 26

A villager who comes to the city encounters a nine-angle love story that is filled with fun, comedy, horror and suspense. Directed by Raaj Sharan, the film stars Raja Narasimha, Suchendra Prasad and Kari Subbu.

A still from Modala Male
A still from Modala Male

Jogira Sara Ra Ra (Hindi)

When: May 26

Dimple seeks the help of matchmaker Jogi to get rid of her marriage. But chaos ensues and everyone decides that Jogi will marry her. Directed by Kushan Nandy, the romantic comedy stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma. 

Chhipkali (Hindi)

When: May 26

The thriller drama highlights people’s incapability to look beyond the stereotyped realism and questions our misconceptions about life. Directed by Koushik Kar, the film stars Yashpal Sharma, Yogesh Bhardwaj and Tannistha Biswas.

NRI Wives (Hindi)

When: May 26

Based on the lives of NRIs, the film shows how good people can turn grey under odd circumstances. Directed by Vibhu Kashyap, the film stars Bhagyashree, Samir Soni and Jugal Hansraj.

Aazam (Hindi)

When: May 26

Who will win the succession battle of the mafia don Nawab Khan and get to rule the Mumbai underworld? Directed by Shravan Tiwari, the film stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Abhimanyu Singh and Indraneil Sengupta. 

A still from Aazam
A still from Aazam

Coat (Hindi)

When: May 26

The villagers do not respect Madho and his father, who are pig farmers and belong to a lower caste. One day he sees a foreigner who is respected and admired because of his expensive coat. So Madho sets about to acquire a coat that he knows he can’t afford. Directed by Akshay Ditti, the film stars Sanjay Mishra, Vivaan Shah and Sonal Jha. 

Chal Zindagi (Hindi)

When: May 26

When strangers Sana, Sahil, Sada and Rana go on a bike trip to Ladakh, their journey changes their perspectives and leaves a deep impact on them. Directed by Vivek R Sharma, the film stars Shannon Kumar, Sanjay Mishra and Vivek Dahiya.

Auhaam (Hindi)

When: May 26

Shiva, who is desperately looking for his missing wife, Riya, seeks the help of police officer Yashwant. Will he find his wife? Directed by Ankit Hans, the film stars Divya Malik, Hriday Singh and Varun Suri.

Lavaste (Hindi)

When: May 26

A B Tech graduate gets a job where he is made to lift unclaimed dead bodies. His journey chronicles the untold tragedy of unclaimed dead bodies in our society. Directed by Sudeesh Kanaujia, the film stars Omkar Kapoor, Manoj Joshi and Brijendra Kala.

Pyara Kulhad (Hindi)

When: May 26

Vidhi, who is the daughter of the city’s biggest businessman, falls in love with Vidhan, who hails from a middle-class family. Will Vidhi’s father accept this relationship? Directed by Abhishek Chadha and Suraj Kumar, the film stars Manas Nagulapalli, Apsara Rani and Anita Sahgal.

A still from Pyara Kulhad
A still from Pyara Kulhad

Beau Is Afraid (English)

When: May 26

A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother. Directed by Ari Aster, the film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey and Amy Ryan.

Aliens 2042 (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada)

When: May 26

Set in 2042, the film traces how humans try to shed their differences and fight unitedly against the aliens, who invade the Earth to steal water. Directed by Huang Zhaosheng, the film stars Zhang Zhi Lu and Ren Tian Ye. 

About My Father (English)

When: May 26

When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, his father insists that they spend a weekend with her tony parents. Directed by Laura Terruso, the film stars Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco and Kim Cattrall.

The Little Mermaid (English)

When: May 26

The Little Mermaid portrays the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Directed by Rob Marshall, the film stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy and Jonah Hauer-King. 

A still from The Little Mermaid
A still from The Little Mermaid

Raavrambha (Marathi)

When: May 26

Directed by Anup Ashok Jagdale, the film stars Shantanu Moghe, Om Bhutkar and Monalisa Bagal.

Naad Ekach Fakt Bailgada Sharyat (Marathi)

When: May 26

While government bans the bullock cart racing, the farmers protest against it and Aditya helps them fight against the system. Directed by Chetan Sagade, the film stars Adityaraje Marathe, Aishwarya Daund and Pooja Pardhe.

Django JD (Marathi)

When: May 26

Jankinath Balkrishna Dhurandhar, with the support of his newfound love Harshita Joshi, transforms from a young intern into a fearless rebel. Directed by Hardeep Sachdev, the film stars Gauri Nalawade, Abhinav Sawant and Aaditya Ambre.

Get Together (Marathi)

When: May 26

What will happen when old-school friends plan a get-together? Directed by Sachin Suresh Dhotre, the film stars Eknath Gite and Trishaa Kamlakar.

A still from Get Together
A still from Get Together

Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (Bengali)

When: May 26

Bullet Singh, who is released from jail, tells Anupam and Rajat that a fellow prisoner has gifted him 100 crores worth of Hotel which he wants to share with them. But it is too late when the duo realise it is a trap. Can they get out of it? Directed by Soumik Haldar, the film stars Ankush, Anirban Bhattacharya and Nusrat Faria Mazhar.

The Gift (Bengali)

When: May 26

Riya, a middle-class girl, is trying to get a government job. But film producer Gunjan Roy, who can help her secure a job, demands ten lakhs. What will she do next? Directed by Sudip Sarkar, the film stars Elsa Ghosh, Tumpa Ghosh and Anindya Chatterjee. 

Welcome Purnima (Gujarati)

When: May 26

Yug decides to marry a ghost to please his family who are in search of a suitable match for him, leading them all on a comical and scary adventure. Directed by Rishil Joshi, the film stars Hiten Kumar, Manasi Rachh and Hem Sevak.

A still from Welcome Purnima
A still from Welcome Purnima

Jaishree Krishh (Gujarati)

When: May 26

The film chronicles an enchanting musical journey of love and faith. Directed by Hardeik Rathore, the film stars Devarshi Shah, Simran Natekar and Akash Trivedi.

Ulta Pulta (Gujarati)

When: May 26

Directed by Viral Patel, the comedy entertainer stars Hitu Kanodia, Prenal Oberai and Shekhar Shukla.

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