(L) Dhurandhar ; (R) Angammal 
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What To Watch This Week in Theatres: Dhurandhar, Angammal and more

Dhurandhar in Hindi and Angammal in Tamil are among the wide range of theatrical releases this week

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar in Hindi and Geetha Kailasam's Angammal in Tamil headline this week’s lineup of new theatrical releases.

Dhurandhar (Hindi, Dec 5)

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

A gritty crime saga that tracks criminals, informants, and covert operatives whose intersecting lives pull them into a web of espionage, secret missions, and shifting loyalties. Cast: Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan. Director: Aditya Dhar.

Lockdown (Tamil, Dec 5)

Anupama Parameswaran in Lockdown

The drama, based on true events during the COVID-19 lockdown, follows protagonist Anita as she navigates emotional turmoil while trapped at home. Cast: Anupama Parameswaran, Charle, Nirosha. Director: AR Jeeva.

Angammal (Tamil, Dec 5)

From L to R: Saran Sakthi, Geetha Kailasam, and Bharani in Angammal's poster

It tells the story of a mother who insists on not wearing a traditional blouse, despite the persistence of her about-to-be-married son. Cast: Geetha Kailasam, Saran. Director: Vipin Radhakrishnan.

Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva (Tamil, Dec 5)

Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva poster

The story follows a young man confronting a pivotal crisis who turns to a former mentor for guidance. Their reunion unearths unresolved tensions, pushing them to confront old wounds and make choices that will shape the path ahead for both of them. Cast: Nishanth Russo, Gayathri Shan. Director: Vignesh Pandiyan.

Dheeram (Malayalam, Dec 5)

Poster of Indrajith Sukumaran's Dheeram

A detective probing a series of patterned murders in Calicut uncovers a revenge-driven plot. As the truth comes to light, he is forced to confront a tough choice between upholding the law and delivering justice to a grieving parent. Cast: Indrajith Sukumaran, Divya Pillai. Director: Jithin T Suresh.

Kempu Haladi Hasiru (Kannada, Dec 5)

Kempu Haladi Hasiru poster

A young supermarket employee with big ambitions strikes it rich, yet continues to embrace a modest, middle-class lifestyle. But his quiet life unravels when he and his friends are dragged into a high-stakes plot devised by a flamboyant, enigmatic mastermind. Compelled to follow his commands, the group is thrust into a dangerous journey where each move challenges their loyalty, dreams, and bravery. Cast: Srihan, Divya Suresh. Director: Mani AJ Karthikeyan.

The Ride (Malayalam, Dec 5)

The Ride still

On a late-night drive, a rideshare driver and his passenger are pulled into an unexpected series of events. As their trip veers from familiar streets into uneasy detours, concealed intentions emerge and the tension steadily rises. Cast: Sudhi Koppa, Sreekanth Murali. Director: Ritesh Menon.

Khajuraho Dreams (Malayalam, Dec 5)

Poster of Khajuraho Dreams

Billed as a road trip film, it is described as a light-hearted tale of friendship with social relevance, centred on a group of friends who embark on a spontaneous journey from Kerala to a village in Madhya Pradesh. Cast: Sharaf U Deen, Arjun Ashokan. Director: Manoj Vasudev.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (English, Dec 5)

Five Nights at Freddy's still

The story centers on Abby, the younger sister of former security guard Mike, who secretly returns to visit the animatronics from the first film. Her actions trigger a frightening sequence of events, uncovering the sinister beginnings of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and awakening a buried evil. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail. Director: Emma Tammi.

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