(L) Alpha; (R) Gatta Kusthi 2  
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Alpha, Gatta Kusthi 2 and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres

From Alpha to Gatta Kusthi 2, here's a list of films that are releasing in theatres across languages this week

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Gatta Kusthi 2: Tamil, Jul 3

A poster from Gatta Kusthi

In the touching family drama Veera, a stay-at-home husband's commitment is put to the test when miscommunications and social pressure threaten to destroy all he values. Cast: Vishnuu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi. Director: Chella Ayyavu.

Alpha: Hindi, Jul 3

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in Alpha

In Alpha, two girls are forced to join forces and pushed to their limits as they battle a merciless enemy, leading to a brutal showdown with surprising allies. Cast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol. Director: Shiv Rawail.

Minions & Monsters: English, Jul 2

A still from Minions & Monsters

This is the boisterous, absurd, and entirely real tale of how the Minions took over Hollywood, rose to fame, lost everything, unleashed monsters on the world, and then came together to try to save the planet from the chaos they had just caused. Cast and director: Pierre Coffin

The Death of Robin Hood: English, Jul 3

Stills from the trailer of The Death of Robin Hood

After a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood struggles with his past and sustains serious injuries in a fight he believed would be his last. He is given the opportunity to be saved by an enigmatic woman. Cast: Michael Sarnoski, Hugh Jackman. Director: Michael Sarnoski.

Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure: Telugu, Jul 3

Virat Karrna from Nagabandham

A fascinating investigation of the mysterious Nagabandham rite in India's ancient Vishnu temples. The movie provides a window into the spiritual realm of these hallowed locations by revealing secrets and holy customs. Cast: Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh. Director: Abhishek Nama.

Rao Bahadur: Telugu, Jul 3

Satya Dev in Rao Bahadur

The story follows a royal figure who thinks he is possessed by a demon and centers on a declining aristocratic family. Themes of internal strife, delusion, and an enigmatic psychological collapse are all explored in the movie. Cast: Satyadev Kancharana, Anand Bharathi. Director: Venkatesh Maha.

Deadly Killer: Kannada, Jul 3

A still (L) and a poster (R) for Thriller Manju's Deadly Killer

A gang seeks safety in Odisha's forests after fleeing Karnataka and dodging the police. They soon come across Jai and Kaveri, a couple engaged in a perilous battle for their lives. The plot develops through unanticipated turns, conflicts, and a struggle to flee the threats encircling them as hidden ties from Jai's past are revealed. Cast: Abhay Veer, Niviksha Munirathnam

Dark: Tamil, Jul 3

Dark poster

After relocating to an enigmatic home with a troubled background, an atheist's life descends into terror. He is forced to face the paranormal and reevaluate all of his beliefs after a startling crime. Cast: Ajay Karthi, Anchana Nethrun. Director: Kalyan K Jegan.

Baby Do Die Do: Hindi, Jul 3

Huma Qureshi in Baby Do Die Do

It centers on the mysterious Baby KarMarKar, the first Desi hitwoman in India! The film offers an unusual cinematic experience by fusing crime, intrigue, violence, and dark comedy against the backdrop of Mumbai's underworld. As a deaf-mute assassin, Baby must navigate a world full of violence, secrets, and surprising turns. Cast: Huma Qureshi, Sikander Kher. Director: Nachiket Samant.

Aroopi: Malayalam, Jul 3

Poster of Joy Mathew's Aroopi

Once contained within a doll at the Aryanattu estate, a resentful Yakshini is unintentionally released by two robbers. Niranjan, the lineage's last remaining heir, is forced to face an old curse and the sinister secrets of his family's past when a vicious murder brings him back to his ancestral home. Cast: Vyshak Ravi, Joy mathew. Director: Abhilash Warrier.

Graamaayana: Kannada, Jul 3

Graamaayana still

The film, which is set against a picturesque rural landscape, examines the relationships, challenges, and spirit of village life. The protagonist of the tale is a bright young villager named Seena, who is known as "Sixth Sense" due to his astute perception and cunning. The story follows Seena as she navigates local issues and communal life, fusing romance, action, and familial drama. Cast: Vinay Rajkumar, Megha Shetty. Director: Devanuru Chandru.

Love Seasons: Kannada, Jul 3

Love Seasons

A young dreamer's life is changed by three women, each representing a season of love, suffering, and transformation. He learns the real meaning of life and relationships via broken promises, heartache, and hope—a poignant journey where each conclusion marks a fresh start. Cast: Mukunda Ramaswami, Diya Keerthi. Director: Kruthvik Shetty.

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