(L) Anaganaga Oka Raju; (R) Vaa Vaathiyaar 
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What To Watch This Week in Theatres: Vaa Vaathiyaar, Anaganaga Oka Raju and more

From Vaa Vaathiyaar to Anaganaga Oka Raju, here's a list of films that are releasing in theatres across languages this week

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

With Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Sankranthi in the Telugu-speaking states, a wide array of films are hitting the big screens this week, including Vaa Vaathiyaar and Anaganaga Oka Raju. Here's a full list

Vaa Vaathiyaar (Tamil, Jan 14)

Vaa Vaathiyaar still featuring Karthi and Krithi Shetty

A devoted fan of MGR raises his grandson as the actor's reincarnation, but when the youngster develops his own views, their conflicting ideals lead to an emotional conflict between tradition and uniqueness. Cast: Karthi, Krithi Shetty. Director: Nalan Kumarasamy.

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (Tamil, Jan 15)

Screengrab from Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Trailer

When Jeevarathinam, a member of the village panchayat, is asked to supervise a wedding, he becomes entangled in a simmering family dispute that stems from power struggles and unresolved grievances. As the evening goes on, he is compelled to face the real burden of leadership and the question of whether he can stop a crisis from getting out of hand. Cast: Jiiva, Ilavarasu. Director: Nithish Sahadev.

Anaganaga Oka Raju (Telugu, Jan 14)

Still from Anaganaga Oka Raju

The charming and erratic Raju meets the vivacious Charulatha in the vibrant town of Gaurapuram, setting off an exciting series of events. The film takes place as a vibrant family festival show that is full of emotion, humour, and surprises against the backdrop of a lavish wedding. Cast: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary. Director: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi.

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (Telugu, Jan 13)

A still from Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi

Ram Sathyanarayana leaves for Spain after his wine is turned down. He encounters Manasa and is drawn into unanticipated issues. In this family entertainment, the movie depicts how he resolves conflicts between two women in his life. Cast: Ravi Teja, Ashika Rangnath, Dimple Hayathi. Director: Kishore Tirumala.

Nari Nari Naduma Murari (Telugu, Jan 14)

Sharwanand and Sakshi Vaidya in Nari Nari Naduma Murari

When a young man is caught between two women, his life completely changes, resulting in an unanticipated love triangle full of feelings, miscommunications, and difficult choices. He must deal with his emotions, face reality, and decide what really important as relationships become complicated, fusing romance with poignant family drama. Cast: Sharwanand, Samyuktha Menon. Director: Ram Abbaraju.

Rahu Ketu (Hindi, Jan 16)

Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat in Rahu Ketu

Instead of combating corruption, writer Churu Lal Sharma's unfortunate creations Rahu and Ketu come to life in his beautiful realm, wreaking comic mayhem. After Churu's magical notepad is stolen by the cunning Meenu Taxi, the clumsy pair are taken on ridiculous escapades that put them in the centre of a drug cartel. Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma. Director: Vipul Vig.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (Hindi, Jan 16)

(from left) Vir Das, Aamir Khan and Imran Khan in Happy Patel

Happy Patel is an enthusiastic but awkward spy whose missions have unanticipated repercussions. Cast: Vir Das, Imran Khan. Director: Vir Das.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (English, Jan 16)

Ralph Fiennes in a still from the trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

While Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal turns into a nightmare from which he cannot escape, Dr. Kelson finds himself in a startling new relationship with ramifications that could alter the world as he knows it. Cast: Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes. Director: Nia DaCosta.

Greenland 2: Migration (English, Jan 16)

Gerard Butler in the trailer for Greenland 2

In order to locate a new home, the surviving Garrity family must leave the security of the Greenland bunker and set out on a treacherous trek across the devastated icy wastes of Europe. Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin. Director: Ric Roman Waugh.

Kanimangalam Kovilakam (Malayalam, Jan 16)

Kanimangalam Kovilakam poster

The old cemetery between a college and a hostel serves as the focal point of the horror comedy. Locals say a ghost haunts the area, and hostel students always flee from there in terror experiencing strange occurrences. The narrative centres on three persons who develop a connection to this strange entity and how it alters their lives in a number of ways. Cast: Ajmal Khan AA, Abbhi Krish, Muhamad Rafi. Director: Raajesh Mohan.

Shukran (Malayalam, Jan 16)

Shukran poster

It is a romantic comedy thriller that keeps aspects of friendship and love while telling a captivating tale. It is also a love triangle, to put it another way. Cast: Bibin George, Shine Tom Chacko. Director: Ubaini.

Mango Pachcha (Kannada, Jan 15)

Stills from Mango Pachcha

It centres on a brave young guy who overcomes all obstacles to reclaim his land and establish himself as a local legend. An untold story of aspiration, perseverance, and Mysuru's spirit. Cast: Sanchith Sanjeev, Kaajal Kunder. Director: Viveka Prakash.

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