What To Watch In Theaters This Week: 'Jana Nayagan,' 'The India Story,' 'Chennai Love Story' and More

From a small-town man thrust into political resistance, to a corporate cover up, to a slow-burn emotional story of first love, this week’s theatrical lineup covers generous ground. Audiences will finally see Vijay lead the much awaited Jana Nayagan alongside Bobby Deol, and veteran actors Paresh Rawal and Johny Lever star in Tera Yaar Hoon Main. 

Here's what to watch in theaters this week:

Hindi

The India Story 

The India Story explores the high stakes events surrounding the scandals of a pesticide company. It gives an investigative look into the controversies and conflicting interests involved in an unlawful corporate activity that affects the entire nation. 

The film is led by Shreyas Talpade, Kajal Aggarwal, Murali Sharma, Manish Wadhwa and child actor Trisha Sarda. Directed by Chetan DK, it will release in theaters on July 24

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the romantic drama follows Sanju, a carefree boy from Nagpur who moves to Mumbai to for work. When he stays with his mother’s friend Viswanath, he befriends his daughter Anu and begins to fall for her. But right when he realized his own feelings, he finds out she is arranged to marry someone else. 

The film is led by Aman Indra Kumar as Sanju, Akansha S as Annu Purohit and Paresh Rawal as Viswanat. Actors Supriya Pilgaonkar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Neha Khan, Johny Lever and Darshan Jariwala also play prominent roles. Tera Yaar Hoon Main will release in theaters on July 24.

Tamil

Jana Nayagan

Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars actors Vijay, Bobby Deol and Pooja Hedge in lead roles. It centers on an ordinary man who turns into a figure of resistance when pushed into the public eye by a local injustice. While he becomes a force of good for many, his rise to prominence attracts a series of threats from the rest. The film follows his rise from a bystander to a reluctant leader as he navigates community expectations, morals and threats. 

Actors Prakash Raj, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Narain, and Nassar also play prominent roles. The political action thriller is set to release in theaters on July 23. 

Telugu

Chennai Love Story

Directed by Ravi Namburi, the film explores the newness and intimacy of a young first love. It follows the emotional journey of two youngsters in love for the first time along with the challenges embedded with it.

The film stars actors Kiran Abbavaram and Gouri Priya in lead roles and is slated for a theatrical release on July 24.

Kannada

Karavali

Set against the wild and raw backdrop of coastal Karnataka, the film explores the struggles between man and nature. It centers on Kambala, a traditional annual Buffalo race, delving into the region's distinct culture and challenges.

Directed, written and produced by Gurudatta Ganiga, the film stars Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B. Shetty, Sampada, Sushmita Bhat, Ramesh Indira, Govinde Gowda and Mithra. It will release in theaters on July 24.