(L) Toy Story 5; (R) Maa Inti Bangaram 
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Toy Story 5, Maa Inti Bangaram and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres

From Toy Story 5 to Maa Inti Bangaram, here's a list of films that are releasing in theatres across languages this week

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

This week is a week of sequels, with Toy Story 5 and Cocktail 2 scheduled for release. Here's a full list of theatrical releases:

Toy Story 5: English, June 19

A still from Toy Story 5

As children's focus moves from traditional playthings to contemporary technology, toys face a new kind of difficulty. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the group must face what it really means to be a toy in a world that is changing quickly as they compete with smart devices and digital distractions. The toys learn that adapting doesn't mean abandoning who you are; rather, it means finding new ways to fit in as old friendships are put to the test and a new purpose is found. Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Director: Andrew Stanton.

The Furious: English, June 19

The Furious still; a poster from the film

A father will do anything it takes to bring his daughter home after she is taken by vicious kidnappers. Cast: Miao Xie, Joe Taslim. Director: Kenji Tanigaki.

Cocktail 2: Hindi, June 19

Shahid Kapoor (left) and Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in Cocktail 2

It centers on Kunal, Diya, and Ally in a convoluted contemporary love triangle. The drama, which is set in sunny Italy, follows an emotional decline from enjoyable road trips to heartache as a ten-year relationship ends when past patterns conflate friendship and infatuation. Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna. Director: Homi Adajania.

Nooru Saami: Tamil, June 19

Screengrab from 'Amma Amma Dhaan' in Nooru Saami

In a traditional village, Selvi, a widowed mother, dedicates her life to raising her two sons. Years later, her unsatisfied life resurfaces, upending long-standing customs. Selvi must decide between her personal happiness and cultural expectations because her family and society are adamantly opposed to change. Cast: Swasika, Vijay Antony, Ajay Dhishan. Director: Sasi.

Maa Inti Bangaaram: Telugu, June 19

Samantha from Maa Inti Bangaram

A woman with a secret past finds it difficult to be accepted in a traditional home. She must defend the very family that has reservations about her without disclosing the truth when danger from her past life reappears. Cast: Samantha, Diganth Manchale. Director: Nandini Reddy.

Balan: The Boy: Malayalam, June 19

A screengrab from the trailer of Manjummel Boys filmmaker Chidambaram's upcoming film Balan: The Boy

A mother and son must face the secrets of their past in a moving quest for truth and atonement because they are separated by fate, bound by love, and shielded by falsehoods. Cast: Farzana Palathingal, Adisheshan KR. Director: Chidambaram.

Chinna Chinna Aasai: Malayalam/Tamil, June 19

A screengrab featuring Madhoo (L) and Indrans (R) from Chinna Chinna Aasai trailer

Two strangers meet by coincidence on Varanasi's ancient ghats and spend the day having basic meals by the river, strolling together, and having peaceful chats. Long after the day is done, what starts out as a coincidence progressively develops into an unspoken relationship. Cast: Madhoo, Indrans. Director: Varsha Vasudev.

The Voice of Hind Rajab: Hebrew, June 19

A still from The Voice of Hind Rajab

The film, which is based on a tragic true tale, centers on the frantic attempts of emergency personnel to free a six-year-old child who is stuck inside a car during the fighting in Gaza. Her cries for assistance become a potent monument to bravery, hope, and the human cost of war as they race against time to reach her. Cast: Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees. Director: Kaouther Ben Hania.

Dark Giant: Tamil, June 19

Dark Giant

It is a psychological family drama with supernatural horror elements. It looks at how generational trauma, remorse, and greed can literally turn into a curse that ruins a family from the inside out. Cast: Sonia Agarwal, Livingston. Director: KS Kishaan.

Makkal Thalaiva: Tamil, June 19

Makkal Thalaiva

A group of politicians are followed as they negotiate power, ambition, and the absurdities of public life in this political comedy-drama, which results in a number of amusing and surprising circumstances. Cast: Ravi Mariya, Radha Ravi. Director: Ramdev.

Colony: Korean, June 19

Colony

When a fast evolving virus is released, a biotech conference that a professor is attending becomes a nightmare. The facility is shut off, keeping everyone within in a struggle for survival as the sickness spreads and people start to change. Cast: Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan. Director: Sang-ho Yeon.

Secret of Kalinga: Malayalam, June 18

Dhyan Sreenivasan in Secret of Kalinga trailer

On New Year's Eve, a group of college students unintentionally awaken an old spirit from a buried well, setting off a series of bizarre and hilarious events. A light-hearted mix of fantasy, humour, and adventure takes place on campus as the mystery is revealed. Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Althaf Salim. Director: Saneesh Unnikrishnan.

Transfer Trimurthulu: Telugu, June 19

Vadde Naveen in Transfer Trimurthulu

An honest and courageous constable, Trimurthulu is renowned for confronting injustice at any costs. He must face strong powers determined to conceal the truth when a fortuitous discovery draws him into a long-forgotten mystery. The narrative, which combines action, suspense, humour, and emotion, chronicles his steadfast pursuit of justice in the face of overwhelming circumstances. Cast: Vadde Naveen, Rashi Singh. Director: Kamal Teja Narla.

Deewana: Telugu, June 19

Smeha Manimegalai and Harshith Reddy from Deewana

Munna, a typical boy in a typical environment, perceives a beauty that seems unattainable. She is silently learning to move on while he fights to be worthy of her. Cast: Harshith R, Smeha Manimegalai. Director: Sreekanth Sangishetty.

LGBT: A Legal Battle: Telugu, June 19

The poster of the film LBGT - A Legal Battle

A compelling courtroom drama that centers on a transgender woman's struggle for justice following a horrible crime. Prejudice, power, and institutional bias are scrutinised as the judicial battle progresses, putting society as a whole on trial. A stirring tale of bravery, honour, and the unwavering quest for justice. Cast: Ester Noronha, Raju Kher. Director: P Suneel Kumar Reddy.

Dodmansa: Kannada, June 19

A still from Dodmansa

Shivu, a young man from a hamlet who aspires to be an actor, relocates to Bangalore and works as an auto driver alongside a friend. While Devu, a failing filmmaker, casts them as leads in his debut film, he falls in love with Sneha, an aspiring actress, which puts their dreams to the test and causes friction with the producer. Cast: R Sharath Krishna, Reshmaa Lingrajappa. Director: R Sharath Krishna.

Kaalaghatta: Kannada, June 19

Kaalaghatta

It combines two related tales that take place between 1995 and the present. Cast: Abhi Das, Kushi PS. Director: K Prakash Ambale.

Urabba: Kannada, June 19

Urabba

A tale of love, humour, and mystery is revealed when various lives unexpectedly collide during the colourful Ujjani Chowdeshwari Devi Festival. The voyage combines emotion, intrigue, and devotion against the backdrop of a lively celebration as secrets are revealed and fates converge. Cast: Naresh Gowda, Tanisha Kuppanda. Director: Shankar Lucky.

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