What to Watch This Week: 'Homebound', 'They Call Him OG', 'Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle' and More
An Oscar-headed friendship drama, a gangster’s return, and two stars getting candid—this week’s watchlist is simple but strong.
This week is stacked with variety: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound brings a heartfelt story of friendship and survival, Pawan Kalyan is back in action with They Call Him OG, and Kajol teams up with Twinkle Khanna for a talk show that promises plenty of laughs. Here’s everything new in theatres and on OTT.
Hindi Theatrical Releases
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa as two friends chasing police jobs for respect and stability. But as desperation mounts, their friendship begins to unravel.
Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers
Yumiko Kobayashi, Miki Narahashi and Toshiyuki Morikawa voice the beloved characters in the latest Shin-chan adventure. After winning a trip to India, Shinnosuke and Bo-chan stumble upon a mysterious backpack that holds a dangerous secret.
Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms
Brijendra Kala, Deepti Naval and Amol Palekar star in this mystical romance. During a solo trip to Switzerland, Tara encounters Akash, a luminous being who exists beyond time. Their connection grows as they explore love, fate and her cherished novel.
Tamil Theatrical Releases
Balti
Preethi Asrani, K. Selvaraghavan and Shane Nigam lead this gripping sports drama. In a kabaddi-obsessed border town, four champions dominate the game and the streets—until personal rivalries and violent feuds put their brotherhood to the ultimate test.
Telugu Theatrical Releases
Pawan Kalyan stars as mob boss Ojas Gambheera, returning to Mumbai’s underworld after a decade in hiding to seek vengeance against rival crime lords. The film also features Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu debut), Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy and Prakash Raj.
Malayalam Theatrical Releases
Karam
Shweta Menon, Noble Babu Thomas and Reshma Sebastian star in this tense thriller. When retired officer Dev Mahendran’s family trip abroad turns into a nightmare, he must protect his loved ones and confront his past in a story of redemption, resilience and trust.
Bengali Theatrical Releases
Raktabeej 2
Seema Biswas, Mimi Chakraborty and Victor Banerjee headline this highly awaited sequel to the 2023 blockbuster. A tense action thriller, Raktabeej 2 promises bigger stakes and deeper conspiracies.
English Theatrical Releases
One Battle After Another
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro headline this action-drama about ex-revolutionaries forced to reunite after 16 years when an old enemy resurfaces. Their mission: rescue the kidnapped daughter of one of their own.
The Strangers: Chapter 2
Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath star in this chilling horror sequel. When their car breaks down on the last day of a road trip, a couple takes refuge in a remote Airbnb—only to be hunted through the night by three masked strangers.
OTT Releases This Week
Hindi OTT
Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle (Prime Video)
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna co-host a lively talk show that blends humour, sharp observations and candid conversations with celebrity guests. Across eight episodes, the duo explore life, fame and society through a refreshing female lens.
English OTT
Wayward (Netflix)
Mae Martin, Brandon Jay McLaren, Sarah Gadon and Patrick J. Adams star in this tense drama about a small-town cop investigating a school for troubled teens, and its dangerously magnetic founder.
Dangerous Animals (Lionsgate Play)
Hassie Harrison and Josh Heuston star in this survival thriller, alongside Rob Carlton, Ella Newton, Liam Greinke and Jai Courtney. A rebellious surfer is held captive by a shark-obsessed serial killer on a boat, racing against time to escape his ritualistic plans.