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What to Watch This Week: ‘Stranger Things 5’, ‘Tere Ishk Mein’, ‘Revolver Rita’, and More
A packed slate of thrillers, romances and franchise favourites across theatres and streaming.
It’s a varied week for releases, with a good blend of drama, action and feel-good stories landing across platforms. If you are looking for something new to stream or a film to catch in theatres, the line-up has a little bit of everything.
Theatrical Releases:
Hindi
Tere Ishk Mein
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon lead this intense love story set in the lanes of Varanasi. Shankar and Mukti’s relationship becomes a journey of surrender, healing and heartbreak as their all-consuming romance transforms them both.
Gustaakh Ishq
Produced by Manish Malhotra, this film stars Vijay Varma playing Nawabuddin, a man who turns to an Urdu poet, Ajiz (Naseeruddin Shah), to learn shayari. His growing bond with Ajiz’s daughter, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, sparks a gentle romance, until a misunderstanding tears them apart.
Me No Pause Me Play
Kamya Punjabi and Deepshikha Nagpal headline this warm, empowering drama about women navigating the emotional and physical transitions of menopause. The film aims to explore strength, friendship and identity, challenging the stigma around ageing with honesty and humour.
Telugu
Andhra King Taluka
Ram Pothineni stars as Sagar, a devoted fan whose life revolves around his admiration for superstar Surya Kumar. The film is a heartfelt look at fandom, identity and how cinema becomes a lifeline for those who find themselves in its stories.
Not All Movies Are the Same: Dual
A fisherman stumbles upon a bag of cash in a remote lake, setting off a chain of terrifying events that turn his life upside down.
School Life
Set in the 1990s Rayalaseema, this love story follows Nani, whose deep affection for his sweetheart is challenged by her caste-conscious father. The film questions whether young love can survive old prejudices.
Tamil
Revolver Rita
Keerthy Suresh plays Rita, whose quiet Pondicherry life shatters when her family is pulled into gang violence. To protect them, she must rely on her courage and sharp instincts as danger closes in.
English
Zootopia 2
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to voice the trickiest case yet — a dangerous mystery that pushes the rabbit and fox duo to their limits.
Kannada
Maarnami
Chetu’s life becomes a haunting mix of devotion and tragedy, with the traditional Hulivesha dance becoming both his solace and legacy. His story unfolds in fragments of loss, loyalty and lingering mystery.
Bank of Bhagyalakshmi
Five amateur thieves come together for one last job in a village caught up in election frenzy. Their ambitious but chaotic plan soon spirals, forcing them to confront whether they’re destined for success.
OTT Releases:
English
Stranger Things: Season 5, Volume 1 (Netflix)
Hawkins faces a deadlier Vecna as the town falls under military quarantine. Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Will and the gang regroup for one final stand. The original ensemble returns alongside new cast members including Linda Hamilton.
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age (Netflix)
Kevin Hart’s fifth Netflix special dives into the absurdities of life in his forties — from ageing bodies to parenting chaos.
Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix)
Two struggling workers plan a Christmas Eve robbery at a luxury London department store, only to discover the real complication is their growing connection.
Missing: Dead or Alive? — Season 2 (Netflix)
The Richland County Sheriff’s Missing Persons Unit returns with new cases, using interviews, body-cam footage and digital trails to uncover the truth behind unexplained disappearances.
Hindi
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (Netflix)
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor star in this family rom-com about a fake-dating arrangement that spirals into chaos when two exes and two weddings collide. What begins as a clever plan soon grows into a genuine, unexpected bond.
Tamil
Regai (ZEE5)
A routine investigation pulls Vetri and constable Santhiya into a labyrinth of medical trials and hidden networks. Every clue deepens the mystery, blurring the line between hunter and hunted.
Aaryan (Netflix)
Azhagar (Chandru), a frustrated writer, storms a TV studio and holds the crew hostage, promising to commit five “perfect” crimes over five days. His chilling announcement forces DCP Nambi into a high-pressure chase where every hour counts.
Malayalam
The Pet Detective (ZEE5)
A couple’s life takes an unexpected turn when a mischievous macaw enters their home, reshaping their relationship in surprising ways.