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Chaurya Paatam: Prime Video (Telugu, May 27)
Four amateur criminals disguise their bank heist as a documentary shoot in India's wealthiest, most peaceful village. Their plan unravels when they uncover the community's disturbing hidden truths. Cast: Indhra Ram, Paayal Radhakrishna, Madee Manepalli, Mast Al. Director: Nikhil Gollamari.
Vidyapati: Sun NXT (Kannada, May 28)
A house husband, content living off his famous actress wife's success, faces a marital crisis after an altercation. This conflict forces him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Cast: Nagabhushana N S. Director: Esham Khan, Haseen Khan.
Agnyathavasi: ZEE5 (Kannada, May 28)
In 1997, a rural police officer's quiet life is upended when a crime shatters his village's 25-year streak of peace. His investigation soon unearths the town's long-buried secrets. Cast: Rangayana Raghu, Sharath Lohitashwa, Ravishanker Gowda. Director: Janardhan Chikkanna.
HIT: The Third Case: Netflix (Telugu, May 29)
The film follows a ruthless police officer, dispatched by the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), as he races to apprehend a group of killers responsible for a gruesome murder spree. Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty. Director: Sailesh Kolanu.
Veera Chandrahasa: Kannada (May 30, Prime Video)
In Kuntala, the noble Kulinda finds an abandoned boy in the jungle, naming him Chandrahasa for his radiant smile. Raised with unwavering love, Chandrahasa blossoms into a virtuous young man, unaware of the powerful enemies secretly plotting his downfall. Yet, his profound faith provides an impenetrable shield. Cast: Shivaraj Kumar, Shithil Shetty Airbail, Prasanna Shettigar. Director: Ravi Basrur.
Vaanil Thedinen: Aha (Tamil, May 30)
On a quiet night, Eniyan, an orphan, connects with Thara, a young woman who has given up on love. Amidst the chaos of a rave party, he finds a moment of clarity and decides to propose, drawn to her quiet despair. Unbeknownst to them, the party's organisers, Adam and Felina, face their own crisis, their long-term relationship teetering on the edge as Adam grapples with a painful secret that will dictate their future. Cast: Madan Kumar, Pooja Soundar, Shivam, Haripriya.
Thudarum: JioHotstar (Malayalam, May 30)
A taxi driver is thrust into a dangerous conspiracy after a corrupt police officer confiscates his car. Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, Maniyanpilla Raju, Farhaan Faasil. Director: Tharun Moorthy.
Nizharkudai: Aha (Tamil, May 30)
Devayani plays a child caretaker who grows too fond of the child. Her parents’ dream to relocate to America is then soiled when the child also grows fond of her nanny. Cast: Devayani, Vijith Saravanan, Kanmani Manoharan, Manoj Kumar. Director: Shiva Arumuhgam.
Big Ben: Sun NXT (Malayalam, May 30)
When Jean Antony visits Lovely in London with their infant daughter, their bicoastal relationship faces a major legal crisis. Unfamiliar with local laws, they must navigate the challenges to reunite their family. Cast: Anu Mohan, Vinay Forrt, Vijay Babu, Aditi Ravi, Miya George, Jaffer Idukki. Director: Bino Augustine.
Retro: Netflix (Tamil, May 31)
Orphaned and raised by a notorious gangster, Paarivel Kannan embarks on a quest for his true identity. His journey leads to betrayal, entanglement with a violent cult, and a desperate attempt to reunite with his lost love, Rukmini. Cast: Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Vidhu, Nassar. Director: Karthik Subbaraj.