This week’s theatrical slate spans four languages and includes action, courtroom drama, horror-comedy and a video-game adaptation. With highly-anticipated releases lined up, here's what to watch in theatres this week:
Hindi
Avinash Arun directs Rajkummar Rao in this harrowing retelling of the 26/11 Kisab trial. Rao leads this courtroom drama as special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikkam himself, who was at the forefront of the case at the time.
The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. Gabbi plays Rao’s wife, Ahlawat enters the case as part of a delegation from Islamabad), and Sikandar Kher plays the lawyer who fights for the accused.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikkam will arrive in theatres on October 16.
Nayyi Navelli marks the Hindi directorial debut of Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan, and sees Yami Gautam Dhar depart from her previous works in dramas and thrillers as she steps into the role of a mysterious bride in this supernatural comedy. When Mohini (Gautam Dhar) enters the Awasthi family home in Meerut after her marriage, it doesn’t take her long to fit in. But, her brother-in-law has his suspicions that there is another force that lies beneath this exterior.
The film will release in theatres on October 16.
Tamil
Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian is back in Jailer 2, the bloodied, action-packed sequel to the blockbuster 2023 film Jailer. The much-awaited sequel sees the return of Rajinikanth's 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian, though now as a silent, kept-to-himself car driver, and dives into Muthuvel's enemies hunting him down after the gripping climax of the first film. Jailer 2 returns with Ramya Krishna, Shivarajkumar, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff and more, with new faces like SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborthy, Vijay Sethupathi, and more.
The highly-anticipated sequel arrives in theatres on October 15.
Telugu
Ranabaali brings Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Madanna back together on screen after Dear Comrade in 2019. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film stars Deverakonda as Ranabaali, a rebellious warrior from the village of Singanamala, in a rebellion against oppression from the British invaders. Mandanna plays Jayamma, Ranabaali's wife and companion in his quest to regain their village from the colonisers.
Ranabaali will release in theatres on October 16.
English
Directed by Andrew Koji, Street Fighter brings together an electric ensemble cast including actors, singers and martial artists to bring to life one of the popular and univerally loved video games, Street Fighter. The film also marks Indian actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut.
The film centers on street fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) who fall back into combat when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrier Tournament.
Street Fighter also stars Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Mel Jarnson and Rayna Vallandingham in prominent roles.
The film is set to release on October 16.
Whalefall follows Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) who goes diving off the central Coast of California in search for his father’s remains after he dies. During this search, he is swallowed by a sperm whale and is trapped inside its belly with only an hour of oxygen left.
Directed by Brian Duffield, Whalefall stars Josh Brolin as the father, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz and Jane Levy.
It will release in theatres on October 16.