From director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s highly awaited acting debut in DC, R. Madhavan embodying an industrial pioneer in a Tamil biography, to Merlapaka Gandhi’s quirky mix of an Indo-Korean horror comedy, this week brings an expansive slate of titles across languages and genres. Here’s what to watch in theaters this week:
Hindi
Ohh My Dog
Directed by Amit Rai and starring Pankaj Tripathi, Oh My Dog tells the story of the heartfelt love, bond and loyalty between humans and their dogs. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 7.
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
In Aryabhatt Ka Zero, director Kamal Chandra tells a story set at the intersection of struggle, hope, the extent of possibilities and the power of zero. The comedy drama casts Himansh Kohli, Sonnali Seygall, Ravi Kishan, Darshana Banik, Shilpa Shinde, Neeraj Sood, Alka Amin, Rajesh Sharma and Gopal Dutt. It is set for a theatrical release on August 7.
Tamil
DC
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the Tamil romantic action thriller is headlined by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who steps into new territory with his highly anticipated acting debut, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi.
DC paints a world of vengeance, love and passion. In an attempt to outrun his past, the police and the criminal underworld, the rebel Devdas (Lokesh) tams up with his love interest Chandra (Gabbi) in a thrilling, revenge-filled journey. The film also casts Sanjana Krishnamoorthy. The film will release in theaters on August 7.
G.D.N
G.D.N is inspired by the life of Indian industrial pioneer, G.D. Naidu. It follows him in his relentless endeavour to innovate against all odds and the forces determined to shun his vision.
Starring R. Madhavan, Sathyaraj, Priyamani, Jayaram and Dushara Vijayan in pivotal roles, the biography is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar. The film will release on August 7 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
Telugu
Korean Kanakaraju
Merlapaka Gandhi brings to the screen a unique and creative mix with an Indo-Korean horror comedy. The Telugu film centers on Kanakaraju, a Rayalaseema youth whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is possessed by a spirit that emerges from a Koran vessel, transforming him into Korean Kanakaraju.
The film’s cast includes Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak and Satya. It is set for a theatrical release on August 7.
Malayalam
Thudakkam
The Malayalam thriller marks actor Vismaya Mohanlal's debut on the big screen. A film by Jude Anthany Joseph, Thudakkam follows a young woman’s story of tremendous courage and the fight to survive.
Through her story, the film explores hope and courage amid the struggle to stay afloat. Thudakkam will arrive in theaters on August 7