A slew of big star films are hitting theatres across languages this week. In Tamil, it's Dhanush's Kara. Mohanlal and Mammooty are reuniting onscreen for Patriot, too. Here's a full list of this week's theatrical releases:
In the midst of the fierce conflict between Iraq and the United States, Kara takes place in Ramanathapuram in 1991. Karasaami is made to face aspects of his history that he had decided to put behind him over the course of 16 days. He encounters unforeseen repercussions and life-changing events while working to defend and assist those who rely on him. Cast: Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, Suraj Venjaramoodu. Director: Vignesh Raja.
Daniel, a well-known Malayali YouTuber who exposes the truth, is forced to flee after discovering a fatal scheme connected to JP Sundaram. He fights back from exile after being framed and pursued across borders, only to discover a much more perilous network of crime, technology, and power. Cast: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil. Director: Mahesh Narayanan.
High fashion makes a comeback to Runway Magazine's sleek offices twenty years after the initial explosion. Famous individuals negotiate a changing New York City industry in this much-anticipated follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada, striking a balance between classic style and the competitive world of contemporary digital ambition. Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci. Director: David Frankel.
A genuine, socially uncomfortable, trivia-loving nerd, Dinesh Kumar Srivastav, also known as Dino, is secretly in love with his coworker, the stunning Meera Ranganathan. Absolutely out of his league! A devastated Dino wishes for Meera to be with him for a single day at the renowned Fortune Bell when the entire office is travelling to Japan for the yearly business offsite, not realising that this one wish will completely upend both of their lives! Cast: Sai Pallavi, Junaid Khan. Director: Sunil Pandey.
Set in the early 1970s, Kaali unintentionally runs into underworld criminals, which sets off a chain of events. Will fate be on their side? Cast: Dhruva Sarja, Kiccha Sudeep, Sanjay Dutt. Director: Prem.
In SwingFisher 6EB1CH, a passenger plane carrying fugitive millionaire Prajapathi is followed as it descends into pandemonium due to a collision between covert operatives and mercenaries in midair. Special agent Shivani Roy struggles for command during the mission's disintegration, while an enigmatic protagonist awakens in the aircraft's lavatory with no memory and a lethal secret. Cast: Sathya, Rhea Singh. Director: Ritesh Rana.
Raja Shivaji is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, India's greatest warrior king, who rebelled against powerful forces to establish Swarajya. Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt. Director: Riteish Deshmukh.
It centers on a young man who moves to the United States for his love. He encounters chaotic circumstances after dealing with severe visa problems, possible deportation, and terrible reality; the plot parodies both popular cinema and emigration struggles. Cast: Tharun Bhascker, Maanasa Choudhary. Director: Kasyap Sreenivas.