(L) Mortal Kombat II; (R) 29 
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Mortal Kombat II, 29 and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres

From Mortal Kombat II to 29 the film, here's a list of films that are releasing in theatres across languages this week

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Rathna Kumar is making his directorial comeback with 29; a Mortal Kombat sequel is making it's way to theatres. Here's a list:

29: Tamil, May 8

Stills of Preethi Asrani (L) and Vidhu from The World of 29

Sathya, a quirky 29-year-old, sets out on an unexpected voyage filled with self-discovery, odd friendships, and fun. He gradually comes to see life's greater picture—its shocks, joys, and second chances—through amusing mishaps and fortuitous meetings. This novel, which is half drama, half romance, and all feel-good, honours the wonderful chaos of being human and discovering happiness in unexpected places. Cast: Vidhu, Preethi Asrani. Director: Rathna Kumar.

Aakhri Sawal: Hindi, May 8

Sanjay Dutt in Aakhri Sawal

The narrative centers on Vicky, a gifted but erratic scholar who publicly accuses his renowned professor, Professor Gopal Nadkarni, of institutional bias, sparking a national uproar. What is the catalyst? Vicky's contentious RSS thesis was abruptly rejected. A sensationalist news anchor and an aspirational political activist swiftly elevate what starts out as a faculty argument into a televised "intellectual trial" that millions of people watch. Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Namashi Chakraborthy. Director: Abhijeet Mohan Warang.

Mortal Kombat II: English, May 8

A still from Mortal Kombat II trailer

This time, the fan-favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage—face off against one another in the final, brutal conflict to overthrow Shao Kahn's evil dominion, which jeopardises the Earthrealm's and its defenders' very survival. Cast: Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee, Tadanobu Asano. Director: Simon McQuoid.

Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart: Hindi, May 7

Stills from 'Prem Ki Leela' (Krishnavataram)

A magnificent account of Krishna's trip presented on an amazing scale. A big-screen visual extravaganza. A tale of amazement, love, and dedication. Cast: Siddharth Gupta, Sushmitha Bhat, Nivaashiyni Krishnan. Director: Hardik Gajjar.

Godari Gattupaina: Telugu, May 8

Sumanth Prabhas and Nidhi Pradeep from Godari Gattupaina

A passionate college student and a good-hearted car driver fall in love in the charming Godavari villages, but their relationship is put to the test by her father's expectations and unanticipated difficulties. Cast: Sumanth Prabhas, Nidhi Pradeep. Director: Subash Chandra.

Dridam: Malayalam, May 8

Shane Nigam in Dridam

After starting his first assignment in a hill station, a young, aspirational police officer becomes entangled in a web of criminal activity. His resolve to learn the truth about the incidents is tested as the mystery grows. Cast: Shane Nigam, Mathew Varghese. Director: Martin Joseph Tharakunnel.

Daadi Ki Shaadi: Hindi, May 8

Daadi Ki Shaadi

A lonely but enthusiastic grandmother's "inadvertent" Facebook post about her impending "marriage" jeopardises her granddaughter's wedding and sparks a flurry of disputes and secrets. In this endearing and tumultuous story, the situation worsens until Tony Kalra, the prospective grandson-in-law, decides to bring her fractured family together. Cast: Neetu Singh, Kapil Sharma, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. Director: Ashish R Mohan.

The Sheep Detectives: English, May 8

Hugh Jackman and his talking Sheep in the trailer of The Sheep Detectives

Pretending his sheep can understand, a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery each night. The sheep recognise that he was murdered as soon as he is discovered dead and think they know just how to solve the case. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Regina Hall. Director: Kyle Balda.

Ankam Attahasam: Malayalam, May 8

Poster of Madhav Suresh, Saiju Kurup and Shine Tom Chacko’s Ankam Attahasam

Set in Trivandrum, this brutal gangster drama follows 24-year-old Ajay Chandran as he fights both the city's underworld and his past. Ajay must traverse a world of shifting alliances and vicious adversaries while balancing allegiance, survival, and redemption. He is fighting not only for power but also for his soul in a place where boundaries are hazy and trust is risky. Cast: Madhav Suresh Gopi, Saiju Kurup. Director: Sujith S Nair.

Main Actor Nahin Hoon: Hindi, May 8

Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Main Actor Nahin Hoon

Through an online audition, a disgruntled actor in Mumbai meets a retired banker in Frankfurt and ends up teaching him acting via video conversations. Their sessions take place in two different cities, forcing both of them to face long-suppressed feelings and realities. Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Chitrangada Satarupa. Director: Aditya Kripalani.

Manga Maaya: Kannada, May 8

Mango Maaya poster

Pushed to the brink by injustice and humiliation, a lodge room boy tries to steal a stockpile of black money but becomes stuck inside the structure, turning his retaliation into a dangerous struggle for survival. Cast: Radhesh Shenoy, Prakash Shenoy. Director: Prasad KS.

Sathi Leelavathi: Telugu, May 8

Lavanya Tripathi Konidela and Dev Mohan from Sathi Leelavathi

The movie centers on a couple dealing with marital problems, and the wife (Leelavathi) employs intense and comical strategies to resolve the quarrel and win her husband back. Cast: Lavanya Tripathi, Dev Mohan. Director: Tatineni Satya.

Razor: Telugu, May 8

Ravi Babu in Razor

An innocent dog groomer becomes a small girl's guardian angel when she is targeted for murder by a powerful politician and his brutal crime network. The girl's fate is in danger of either surviving or dying. Cast: Ravi Babu. Director: Ravi Babu.

Dulhaniya Le Aayegi: Hindi, May 8

Dulhaniya Le Aayegi

Navya, the sole daughter of wealthy businessman Devi Prasad, is scheduled for a lavish wedding, but unforeseen circumstances quickly cause it to veer off course. The celebration becomes a contemporary swayamvar when secrets are revealed and egos collide. Cast: Khushali Kumar, Mahesh Manjrekar. Director: Akashaditya Lama.

Loop: Kannada, May 8

Loop

Shukrata, Kiran, and Gagan collaborate in a modest export business. Gagan accepts Kiran's suggestion to play a betting game in an attempt to fulfil his obligations, but things do not work out as expected. Cast: Shashikiran SY, Shobitha M. Director: Yashwantha Hassan.

Dose: Malayalam, May 8

Siju Wilson in Dose

When a woman from his past reappears, a doctor with a difficult background is forced to face hidden secrets as bodies start to pile up in a hospital designed to save lives. Every new discovery made during the course of the investigation is more perilous than the previous one. Cast: Siju Wilson, Ashwin Kumar. Director: Abhilash R Nair.

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