What to Watch This Week: 'Baahubali: The Epic,' 'The Taj Story', 'Kantara Chapter 1' and More

A week of cinematic variety unfolds across languages and platforms. From historical mysteries and supernatural thrillers to action spectacles and emotional dramas, this line-up promises something for every kind of viewer. Here’s everything new in theatres and on OTT.

Hindi Theatrical Releases

1. The Taj Story
   Paresh Rawal and Zakir Hussain star in this drama about Vishnu Das, a local guide whose fascination with the Taj Mahal leads him to uncover the monument’s hidden past. As curiosity turns into obsession, the film explores how truth, legend and personal faith often blur inside India’s most iconic landmark.

Telugu Theatrical Releases:

1. Baahubali: The Epic
   Director S. S. Rajamouli’s mythic world returns with Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia. A young warrior rises from humble beginnings to confront the powerful forces threatening his homeland. Prophecies, loyalty and destiny intertwine in a saga of courage and sacrifice that redefines grandeur on the big screen.

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2. Mass Jathara
   Ravi Teja and Sree Leela headline this Bhanu Bogavarapu action entertainer centred on a young man’s fight to reclaim his family’s honour. Packed with emotion, energy and moral conflict, Mass Jathara is a story rooted in pride and justice.

3. Erracheera
   Sriram and Kamal Kamaraju lead this supernatural thriller where love, betrayal and vengeance collide. When Dasu’s marriage to Avantika takes a deadly turn, a curse is unleashed, summoning spirits, old sins and a police officer drawn into a haunting mystery that blurs the line between faith and fear.

Tamil Theatrical Releases:

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1. Aaryan
   Vishnu Vishal and Shraddha Srinath star in this tightly woven thriller about a failed writer who shocks everyone by announcing that he is about to commit the perfect crime. What follows is a gripping chase between an unflinching cop and a criminal mind that believes murder can be an art.

Kannada Theatrical Releases:

1. Brat
   Darling Krishna and Manisha Kandkur headline this intense father–son drama. When Kristy rebels against his father, an honest constable devoted to integrity, their clash spirals into a story about ideals, rebellion and the fine line between right and wrong.

2. Kona
   Koluru village trembles as it skips its annual buffalo sacrifice, inviting fear and superstition. Komal Kumar and Tanisha Kuppanda star in this eerie mystery where an astrologer and his robot companion uncover dark secrets buried beneath ritual and power.

Malayalam Theatrical Releases:

1. Dies Irae
   Pranav Mohanlal plays Rohan, a man whose perfect life begins to unravel when he suspects a supernatural presence in his home. As he chases answers, reality slips into the paranormal, drawing him into worlds filled with temptation, terror and truth.

English Theatrical Releases:

1. Good Boy
   Shane Jensen stars in this unconventional horror drama about Todd and his loyal dog who move to the countryside, only to confront sinister forces lurking in the shadows. As evil closes in, the faithful companion becomes mankind’s last defence.

2. The Black Phone 2
   Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw return in this chilling sequel. When Gwen’s nightmares reveal children being hunted at a winter camp, she and her brother investigate, only to come face to face with the Grabber, now more dangerous in death than he ever was alive.

OTT Releases This Week

Hindi OTT

1. Baaghi 4 (Prime Video)
   Tiger Shroff returns with his trademark action in this A. Harsha directed thriller produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Also starring Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu in her Bollywood debut, the film promises breathtaking stunts and emotional drama. A remake of the Tamil hit Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu, it brings the Baaghi universe full circle.

Kannada OTT

1. Kantara Chapter 1 (Prime Video)
   Rishab Shetty expands his mythic universe with a prequel set during the Kadamba dynasty. The film traces the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva, exploring forgotten rituals, the wild forest lore and the human cost of divine power.

2. Maarigallu (ZEE5)
   Set in the 1990s in Sirsi, Maarigallu blends folklore with horror as a group of friends uncover a treasure linked to the goddess Maari and the ancient Kadamba dynasty. What begins as curiosity turns into a descent into greed, superstition and the supernatural.

Tamil OTT

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1. Idli Kadai (Netflix)
   Dhanush steps behind and in front of the camera for this grounded Tamil drama set in rural Tamil Nadu. With Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj and Nithya Menen, Idli Kadai explores family, resilience and change through the story of a man torn between tradition and progress.

Malayalam OTT

1. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Jio Hotstar)
   Kalyani Priyadarshan headlines this ambitious Dulquer Salmaan produced thriller from director Dominic Arun. Blending mythology and modern crime, it follows a mysterious woman caught in a world of organ trafficking and moral conflict. A striking mix of realism and fantasy, Lokah sets a new tone for Malayalam superhero storytelling.

English OTT

1. IT: Welcome to Derry (Jio Hotstar)
   Set in 1962, this chilling prequel to IT explores the sinister roots of Pennywise. Jovan Adepo and Taylour Paige play the Hanlons, a family grappling with racism and terror in Derry, Maine, as the clown’s 27 year cycle of evil begins anew.

2. M3GAN 2.0 (Jio Hotstar)
   Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return in this high stakes sequel where the AI doll is rebuilt to fight a humanoid robot threatening global destruction. With dark humour and chaotic energy, M3GAN 2.0 takes its techno-horror roots into pure action.

3. Ballad of a Small Player (Netflix)
   Colin Farrell stars as Lord Doyle, a gambler leading a double life in the neon world of Macau casinos. When he meets Dao Ming, a mysterious dealer, his search for redemption turns surreal in this tale about luck, loss and illusion.

4. The Witcher Season 4 (Netflix)
   Henry Cavill returns as Geralt of Rivia in the latest chapter of the hit fantasy saga. As destiny intertwines the fates of Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri, expect darker magic, new monsters and emotional reckonings across the Continent.

5. The Home (Amazon Prime Video)
   Pete Davidson takes a darker turn in this James DeMonaco horror about a graffiti artist serving community service in a retirement home. When strange rituals and hidden secrets emerge, his punishment becomes a nightmare.