The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres

From The Odyssey to Anbe Diana, here's a list of films that are releasing in theatres across languages this week
The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
(L) The Odyssey; (R) Anbe Diana

1. The Odyssey: English, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Matt Damon in The Odyssey

Set after the Trojan War, The Odyssey chronicles the arduous ten-year voyage home of the Greek king Odysseus. He fights to reconnect with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus while battling enraged gods, fierce sea creatures, and sirens. Cast: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland. Director: Christopher Nolan.

2. Anbe Diana: Tamil, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
A still and poster from Anbe Diana

Since their school days, Magic Gonzalez, an Anglo-Indian neighbour, has been the passion of CSK (Chirumamilla Seetha Krishnan), an athletics coach from Perambur. His devotion eventually wins her over after years of rejection due to cultural differences. But unless Magic vows to change, CSK is hesitant because he worries that her way of life would conflict with his traditional Telugu family. Cast: Pari Elavazhagan, Ramya Ranganathan, Chetan, Roja. Director: Pari Elavazhagan.

3. Varavu: Malayalam, Jul 16

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Joju George in Varavu

One incident starts a series of events that permanently alter the lives of many people in a hillside village dominated by power and influence. Truths are buried, a family is split apart, and silence turns into a weapon. Hidden energies start to quiver years later as the past comes to light. The battle becomes a reckoning that will determine the town's destiny as one man returns to confront what was taken from him. Cast: Joju George, Arjun Ashokan, Deepak Parambol. Director: Shaji Kailash.

4. Oh...! Sukumari: Telugu, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiru Veer from Oh..! Sukumari

The story revolves around an aspiring politician who develops feelings for Damini, a kind woman. Unbeknownst to him, Damini has had an incredible ailment since she was a young child: her touch causes a powerful electric shock. Her family arranges her marriage without revealing the strange secret out of fear that it will damage her future. The humorous and surprising events that follow the naive hero's discovery of the truth shortly after their wedding are the main focus of the narrative. Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, Thiruveer. Director: Bharat Dharshan.

5. Mahaprabhu Jagannath: Hindi, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Mahaprabhu Jagannath

Believing that no force can overcome him, the formidable asura Aham in Kaliyug ensnares followers and holy creatures within an enigmatic mercury world. Along with Balaram and Garud, Mahaprabhu Jagannath travels across realms to save them, confronting Aham with enlightenment rather than devastation. In the end, the narrative honours the timeless reality that genuine faith is always shielded by the supernatural and that unadulterated devotion is unbeatable. Cast: Prachi Save Saathi, Sonal Kaushal. Director: Shripad Warkhedkar.

6. Father's Day: Kannada, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Father's Day

Sushant, who is about to become a parent, finds out that his father, who has been separated from him, is still alive. He embarks on a one-day motorbike ride through rural Karnataka in the hopes of reuniting with the man who abandoned him. What comes next is a once-in-a-lifetime emotional adventure filled with learning, friendship, and treasured memories. Cast: Ajith Hande, Harshil Koushik. Director: Rajaram Rajendran.

7. Oka Court Case: Telugu, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Oka Court Case

The plot centers on a couple whose love story begins as a straightforward, romantic, and humorous series but eventually develops into a shared fight. The girl learns that his behaviour makes him incompatible with her way of life. The hero chooses to protect himself by pursuing legal action after being dumped by his girlfriend, which gives the narrative a distinctive quality. Cast: Suryaansh Ayila, Tanisha Mishra.

8. M.R.P (Neekentha Naakentha): Telugu, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
M.R.P (Neekentha Naakentha)

They dreamed... They had a strategy... Furthermore, they had no understanding what they were doing. Things go comically awry when three struggling roommates take out a loan from a mobster to launch a novel enterprise. They must now avoid danger, outwit problems, and somehow survive their own poor choices while ensnared in a dangerous ransom scam. Friendship is put to the test and second chances are difficult in a chaotic and humorous rollercoaster. Cast: Naresh Agastya, Vennela Kishore. Director: Shravan Jesta.

9. Vadala: Telugu, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Vadala

A seemingly ideal couple's lives takes an uncomfortable turn when someone unexpectedly shows up. The distinctions between love, attachment, and obsession become hazy as what starts off as admiration gradually devolves into emotional instability. Their lives devolve into an unsettling psychological struggle as stress and fear increase. Cast: Jagapati Babu, Hrithika Srinivas, Srinivas Avasarala. Director: Vamsi Krishna Akella.

10. Raja The Raja: Telugu, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Raja The Raja

In defiance of his father's desires, an aspiring fashion designer struggles to establish himself. A mysterious disappearance sends him on an incredible adventure into a hidden world where his true destiny awaits, just as love enters his life. Cast: Ruthvik Kondakindi, Vishakha Dhiman. Director: Annil Boyiidapu.

11. Arjunan Per Paththu: Tamil, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Poster of Arulvaan

It centers on Muthuvel, a resolute collector who overcame all obstacles to educate a tribal girl and provide access to school for the entire forest community. This film, which tells a tale of bravery, hope, and transformation, is proof of the power that one person can have. Cast: Arulnithi, Aarav, Ramya Pandian. Director: Ganesh Vinayakan.

12. Arjunan Per Paththu: Tamil, Jul 17

The Odyssey, Anbe Diana and more: What to Watch This Week in Theatres
Yogi Babu in the first poster of Arjunan Per Paththu

It follows a guy who purchases a truck for his livelihood using a loan and his funds, but when it is stolen, his hunt for the robbers reveals a large-scale swindle that he must combat. Cast: Yogi Babu, Aruldoss. Director: R Rajmohan.

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