Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla, Tovino Thomas' Pallichattambi and Arya's Mr X are some of the many films opening in theatres this week. Here's a full list:
Eight years after the journalist's little daughter vanishes into the desert, her return shocks the devastated family, turning what should have been a happy reunion into a nightmare. Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa. Director: Lee Cronin.
India orders the killing of its own caught spy when a missing nuclear bomb turns up in the hands of the enemy. By disobeying orders, a rogue agent discovers a plot that could start World War III. Mr. X is a never-ending race against time that is inspired by actual espionage, honey traps, and nuclear threats. Cast: Arya, Manju Warrier. Director: Manu Anand.
In Idukki in the 1990s, Karia is a vicious goon who thrives on bloodshed and daring plans. He has to struggle to survive the disaster he made when his relationships with a local boss turn sour and his plans go through. Cast: Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar. Director: Dijo Jose Anthony.
In the isolated North Indian hamlet of Mangalpur, Arjun Acharya, a guy in his late 30s who is struggling financially, unexpectedly inherits his grandfather's enormous family house, Acharya Niwas. Arjun intends to hold his sister Meera's long-delayed wedding in the palace because he sees a chance to turn his life around. But a terrible curse has taken hold of the community. Arjun continues with the wedding preparations, dismissing it as superstition, only to come across progressively ominous strange occurrences inside the palace. As the truth about Acharya Niwas starts to come to light, Arjun has to face a much more formidable foe in order to keep his family safe and avoid the wedding that would end their lives. Cast: Akshay Kumar, Tabu. Director: Priyadarshan.
After a local bank heist, a temporary small-town sheriff unearths sinister mysteries. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey. Director: Ben Wheatley.
When a stranger breaks into his home, Sethu, a shy health center employee taking care of his disturbed brother, finds his peaceful life upended. What happens next draws him into a web of suspicion, secrets, and mounting tension. Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Dileesh Pothan. Director: Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval.
A disobedient young man, Thambi takes it upon himself to eradicate crime from the city since he detests violence. Sankara Pandian, a wealthy and dangerous criminal, confronts him as a result of his mission. Cast: Madhavan, Pooja. Director: Seeman.
When Amrutharaj, a groom from an all-male household who is frequently turned down by brides' families, develops feelings for Sneha Marcose, their path to marriage sets off a humorous chain reaction inside his chaotic home. Cast: Sharaf U Dheen, Kalyani Panicker. Director: Vishnu Aravind.
Prathap's ideal marriage takes an unexpected turn in a sleepy community, resulting in a public fallout that drives his wife away. As love and unspoken realities put their relationship to the test, he sets out on an emotional quest to win her back. Cast: Thiruveer, Payal Radhakrishna. Director: SP Durga Naresh.
A food delivery driver who wants to work in movies gets involved in a murder case with ulterior motivations. In a suspenseful drama full of surprising turns, he must battle to prove his innocence as the police look into a string of crimes connected to a gang. Cast: Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai. Director: Karthik K Murthy.
Her mother Netra's terrible history of exploitation and survival is revealed as an IPS officer looks into a prostitution racket. She questions whether she can actually end the cruel cycle that once ensnared her family and countless others as she rescues victims. Cast: Bhoomika Shetty, Malashri. Director: Rocky Somli.