Following the Pongal/Sankranthi week, a number of releases have been lined up to hit theatres this week across languages, including films like Border 2 and Draupathi 2. Here's a list:
It takes viewers back to the 14th century, when South India was divided between the might of Delhi Sultan Tughlaq and the cruelty of the Madurai Sultanate. Hoysala Emperor Vallalar III uses diplomacy and alliances with lesser monarchs to save his people during this struggle. Cast: Richard Rishi, Rakshana Induchoodan. Director: Mohan G.
The movie tells the story of an aspiring director who approaches a producer with a secret goal while pitching three distinct scripts that highlight important social and ideological concerns in society. Cast: Priya Bhavani Shankar, Ashwin Kumar. Director: Vignesh Karthick.
Mankatha is an action thriller that centres on a Mafia gambling group during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season and is based on match-fixing incidents. Cast: Ajith Kumar, Trisha. Director: Venkat Prabhu.
Jockey depicts heart-pounding goat battle scenes, a compelling narrative, and stunning visuals that revolutionise action movies. Cast: Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishnas. Director: Pragabhal.
Marty Mauser is a young man with intense ambition who is committed to pursuing a career in professional ping pong, a sport that is not well-respected. The film, which is loosely based on the life of famed athlete Marty Reisman, explores the high human cost of pursuing an unlikely ambition by following Marty's unwavering quest for greatness and bringing his sport to a worldwide audience. Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow. Director: Josh Safdie.
A horrific, primordial story of horror and survival emerges from a group's tropical vacation. Cast: Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur. Director: Johannes Roberts.
At the Boston Conservatory in 1917, David and Lionela, a young, gifted music student, become close due to their shared passion for folk music. After receiving a letter from David years later, Lionel embarks on an unplanned trip through Maine's backcountry to gather traditional music. Lionel's life will be profoundly impacted by this unplanned reunion, the love affair that follows, and the music they gather and cherish. Cast: Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor. Director: Oliver Hermanus.
A detective is on trial for the murder of his wife in the near future. Before the sophisticated A.I. Judge he once supported decides his destiny, he has ninety minutes to prove his innocence. Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson. Director: Timur Bekmambetov.
A new generation of young Indian soldiers was preparing to protect the country against an even greater threat to the Indian motherland during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Cast: Sunny Deol, Diljith Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan. Director: Anurag Singh.
This fast-paced action-comedy takes place in Fort Kochi, where a motley crew of formerly incarcerated people start a wrestling club that causes rivalries and draws attention from the authorities. As fights intensify both inside and outside the ring, survival, fraternity, and redemption are more important than celebrity. Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew. Director: Advaith Nayar.
A suspenseful thriller that will captivate you from beginning to end! The film explores the decisions we make when life pushes us to the brink by delving into strong feelings, tension, and surprising turns. Cast: Nivin Pauly, Lijomol Jose. Director: Arun Varma KP.
When a man's misguided yearning and miscommunication lead him to unanticipated results, his delusion of love turns fatal. Cast: Akash Nagarajan, Janaki Srinivasan. Director: KJ Surendar.
The impoverished are silenced by fear and justice is denied in a village subjugated by a cruel landlord. Outrage turns into a violent rebellion when a young female constable challenges the system and an innocent family is burned alive. What comes next is an expensive battle to restore justice, decency, and the Constitution's authority. Cast: Duniya Vijay, Rachita Ram. Director: Jadesh Kumar Hampi.
While studying in the village, Madhava and Geetha fall in love. Madhav is devastated when Geetha moves away from him as they mature and migrate to different locations for higher studies. Ithi soon enters Madhava's life and assists him in escaping this predicament. They eventually fall in love. Cast: Zaid Khan, Rachita Ram. Director: Anil Kumar TM.
After giving up on her aspirations for love, Prashanthi ends herself in abusive relationships, first with her lecturer and then with her husband, Omkar, who acts supportive but is actually violent and controlling. She quietly fortifies herself, breaks free from his influence, and rebuilds her life by launching a prosperous business after going through pain, betrayal, and a devastating miscarriage. When Omkar's abuse is made public and goes to court, she declines to get a divorce—not out of love, but to make sure that no other woman has to go through what she did. Cast: Tharun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba. Director: A R Sajeev.