(L) Vrusshabha; (R) Mark 
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What To Watch This Week in Theatres: Vrusshabha, Mark, Anaconda and more

From Vrusshabha to Mark, here's a list of all films that are releasing in theatres this week across languages

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

As the year comes to an end with Christmas invigorating festive cheers, Vrusshabha, Mark and more star films are opening in theatres this week across languages.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (Hindi, Dec 25)

Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri poster

In the midst of self-discovery, two souls fall in love, but their relationship is put to the test by family expectations, leaving them with only hope for a reunion. Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday. Director: Sameer Vidwans.

Retta Thala (Tamil, Dec 25)

Retta Thala stars Arun Vijay (L) and Siddhi Idnani

Violent outcomes result from a situation of mistaken identity. Cast: Arun Vijay, Siddhi Idnani. Director: Kris Thirukumaran.

Sirai (Tamil, Dec 25)

LK Akshay Kumar (L) and Vikram Prabhu (R) in a poster for Sirai

Based on a real-life incident, it tells the story of a police officer transporting a murder suspect from Vellore jail to Sivagangai court, examining their difficult journey, the officer's insights into the case, and the accused's complicated past. Cast: Vikram Prabhu, LK Akshay Kumar. Director: Suresh Rajakumari.

Vrusshabha (Malayalam, Dec 25)

Mohanlal in Vrusshabha

It examines the strong and enduring relationship between a father and son, which is put to the test in an unexpected way. The film takes viewers on a stirring journey of love, sacrifice, and destiny over two worlds and timeframes, from the majesty of an ancient monarchy to the intensity of the present period. Cast: Mohanlal, Samarjit Lankesh. Director: Nanda Kishore.

Champion (Telugu, Dec 25)

Roshan Meka in Champion

Michael, a talented football player in pre-independence Secunderabad who is pursuing his dream of living in London, is caught up in an unexpected turn that drastically alters his life's trajectory. Cast: Roshan Meka, Anaswara Rajan. Director: Pradeep Advaitham.

Mark (Kannada, Dec 25)

Glimpse from Mark trailer; Sudeep

Suspended police officer Ajay Markandaya fights crooked politicians, gangsters, and antisocial individuals. In order to restore justice and guarantee a brighter future for the state and its citizens, he must face these forces when a dire crisis arises. Cast: Kichcha Sudeep, Naveen Chandra. Director: Vijay Karthikeya.

Anaconda (English, Dec 25)

Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black (R) in a poster for Anaconda

A bunch of friends are experiencing a midlife crisis. They choose to recreate a childhood favourite, but as they get into the bush, they run into unforeseen circumstances. Cast: Paul Rudd, Jack Black. Director: Tom Gormican.

Sarvam Maya (Malayalam, Dec 25)

Sarvam Maya poster

When a young Hindu priest encounters a ghost, his life completely changes. What starts out as an unforeseen issue quickly turns into a trip that tests his convictions, his mission, and everything he believed to be true. Cast: Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese. Director: Akhil Sathyan.

45 (Kannada, Dec 25)

Shivarajkumar, Raj Shetty and Upendra from 45

With a focus on a soul's journey, it examines life, death, and destiny through a spiritual perspective based on Sanatana Dharma's views on the 45-day time after death. Cast: Shivarajkumar, Raj B Shetty, Upendra. Director: Arjun Janya.

Shambhala (Telugu, Dec 25)

Aadi Saikumar in Shambhala

An atheist scientist is forced to confront an ancient nightmare that science is unable to comprehend or avoid when a meteor strikes the very superstitious town of Shambhala in the 1980s, causing bizarre supernatural events. Cast: Aadi Saikumar, Swasika Vijay. Director: Ugandhar Muni.

Dhandoraa (Telugu, Dec 25)

Navdeep; Nandu; Sivaji and Bindu Madhavi in Dhandoraa

The story takes place in a Telangana village and focusses on caste discrimination, dignity, and belonging. It highlights education and societal change through strong female characters and intense emotion, offering a raw, genuine look at caste's hold on life and death. The community's struggle for basic rights, even cremation, escalates into a powerful fight for justice. Cast: Navdeep, Sivaji, Bindu Madhavi. Director: Muralikanth Devasoth.

Mindiyum Paranjum (Malayalam, Dec 25)

Mindiyum Paranjum still

In the picturesque, rainy landscapes of Idukki, a married couple named Sanal and Leena explore their mature love story over many life phases, emphasising their journey through memories, longing, and finding peace. This highlights the subtleties of communication—or lack thereof—in partnerships. Cast: Unni Mukundan, Aparna Balamurali. Director: Arun Bose.

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