What to Watch This Week: 'Accused', 'Hamnet', and 'Thaai Kizhavi'
From Hamnet to Accused and Heated Rivalry, this week’s slate moves between grief, guilt and game-day intensity.
This week spans historical drama, anime spectacle, political thriller and binge-worthy romance. Whether you're headed to theatres, or parking yourself on your couch, there is much to choose from: whether it's the devastating grief of Hamnet, the complex moral dilemma of Accused, or the sizzling romance of Heated Rivalry.
Theatrical Releases This Week
Hindi
The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond
The sequel to its 2023 predecessor, The Kerala Story, this film follows the lives of young women across states—Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala—who are forced into religious conversion in the name of love. Despite significant backlash, the film is expected to be a box office hit.
Malayalam
Masthishka Maranam
Malayalam cinema takes a bold turn with Masthishka Maranam, a futuristic sci-fi thriller set in 2046 Kochi. Directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan, the film mixes cyberpunk visuals with a compelling narrative, promising genre fans something fresh and ambitious in Indian cinema this week.
Tamil
Thaai Kizhavi
Sivakarthikeyan and Radikaa Sarathkumar's highly-anticipated Thaai Kizhavi follows a formidable matriarch who supports her family by acting as her village's moneylender. The story explores her bold, unapologetic persona, and her impact on her community. A blend of comedy, family drama, and suspense, this one's an entertaining family watch.
Telugu
Vishnu Vinyasam
Vishnu Vinyasam is a quirky romantic-comedy that follows the eccentric Vishnu, who makes every single decision in his life based on astrology and vaastu. Much to his misfortune, he falls for a woman under unconventional circumstances, who is as unpredictable as he is superstitious.
English
Hamnet
Directed by Chloé Zhao and featuring standout performances from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, Hamnet reimagines the emotional heartbreak that may have shaped William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, the film centers on Shakespeare and his wife Agnes as they cope with the tragic death of their young son, Hamnet. Lauded by critics and carrying momentum from festivals and award circuits, this period drama is one to catch on the big screen.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident × The Culling Game
For anime lovers, this unique theatrical event combines the intense “Shibuya Incident” arc from Jujutsu Kaisen with the first glimpse of the new “Culling Game” arc. While not a traditional feature film, it delivers intense battle sequences and a preview of Season 3’s storyline that fans have been eagerly awaiting.
The Secret Agent
This critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller by Kleber Mendonça Filho — which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Films Festival — is a neo-noir political thriller set against the backdrop of Brazil’s military dictatorship. Following a man on the run through political turmoil and personal peril, the film blends gripping tension with intelligent commentary on resistance, fear and survival.
OTT Releases This Week
Hindi
Accused
Accused is a charged psychological drama starring Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Ranta. The series follows the story of a surgeon whose life quickly unravels after allegations of sexual misconduct begin to surface against her. With performances that bring nuance to issues of justice, identity and accountability, this anthology promises gripping episodes that make you question how far you would go for truth.
English
The Bluff
Prime Video brings a tense period thriller that blends action, revenge and emotional stakes. The Bluff stars Sam Worthington and Priyanka Chopra, who plays a fierce 19th-century pirate mother on a mission to protect her family from relentless bounty hunters.
Heated Rivalry
If you missed its global release, add Heated Rivalry to your watchlist. This electric sports drama explores the complex relationship between two rival hockey players whose public hatred hides a deeper, intense bond. The Canadian series has taken the world by storm, and audiences in India have been eagerly awaiting its release this week.
Bridgerton: Season 4, Part 2
The pearl-clutching drama of Bridgerton continues with Part 2 of Season 4, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s evolving love against the dicta of Regency society. Expect high drama, scandal and sumptuous period romance as their story progresses toward its climax.