Everything Releasing This Week In Theatres (April 17th to 23rd)

Struggling to keep up with all the latest releases? Here’s a look at what’s releasing in theatres across languages
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Struggling to keep up with all the latest releases? Here’s a look at what’s releasing in theatres across languages

Neelavelicham (Malayalam)

When: April 20th

A young, enthusiastic, and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumoured to be haunted by the apparition of a young woman who committed suicide when she was betrayed in love. What happens next? This romantic horror is the remake of the classic Bhargavi Nilayam (1964). Directed by Aashiq Abu, the film stars Tovino Thomas, Rima Kallingal, and Roshan Mathew.

Rima Kallingal in Neelavelicham
Rima Kallingal in Neelavelicham

Jambu Maharishi (Tamil/Telugu)

When: April 21st 

Based on true events, the film focuses on the life of spiritual leader Jambu Maharishi, who passed away at Thiruvanaikaval, near Trichy. Directed by Balaji Poobalan, the film stars Balaji Poobalan, Ashmitha Singh, and Vagai Chandrashekhar.

Yaanai Mugathaan (Tamil)

When: April  21st

An auto-rickshaw driver is unscrupulous in his day-to-day life, despite being an ardent devotee of Lord Vinayagar. One day he discovers that his idol of Ganesha is missing and sets out on a journey to find it. Directed by Rejishh Midhila, the film stars Yogi Babu, Ramesh Tilak, and Urvashi. 

Yaathisai (Tamil)

When: April 21st

Set in the 7th century, at a time when the Chola dynasty lost its power, the film focuses on the revolt of the Einar clan against the reign of Pandiyan king Ranadheera Pandiyan. Directed by Dharani Rasendran, the semi-fictional epic stars Shakthi Mithran and Guru Somasundaram in the lead.

A still from Yaathisai
A still from Yaathisai

Hello Meera (Telugu/Tamil)

When: April 21st

A day before her wedding, Meera gets a call from the Hyderabad police regarding her ex-boyfriend's suicide. Was she responsible for his death? Will she make it to her wedding? Directed by Srinivasu Kakarla, the film stars Gargeyi Yellapragada.

Kaliyuga Bhagavan (Telugu)

When: April 21st 

Directed by Korukonda Gopi Krishna,,  the film stars Sham Dheera and Kasireddy Pavani.

10 Rupees (Telugu) 

When: April 21st

Rambabu and Vishwanatham are friends who face severe financial problems. They decide to execute a scam named “Project 10 Rupees” to overcome their problems. Will they be able to successfully pull it off?  Directed by Afzal Shaik, the film stars Srikanth Chowtapalli, Pavithra Narayyan, and Mukhtar Khan.

Virupaksha (Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil/Hindi)

When: April 21st

Mysterious deaths occur in a village due to an unknown person’s occult practices. The whole town becomes terrified of these killings. Will Surya be able to save the village? Directed by Karthik Dand, the film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, and Ajay.

Sai Dharam Tej in Virupaksha
Sai Dharam Tej in Virupaksha

Nannaki (Kannada)

When: April 21st

Directed by Mallu Jamkhandi, the romantic-drama stars Mallu Jamkhandi, Shivganga, and Rekha Das.

Chandini Bar (Kannada)

When: April 21st

Directed by Raghavendra Kumar, the film stars Raghavendra Kumar, Sukruthi Prabakar, and Siddhesh Badanalavu.

Maavu Bevu (Kannada)

When: April 21st

Maavu Bevu celebrates music and Kannada poetry, chronicling a retold saga of familial values coupled with ancient wisdom. Directed by Suchendra Prasad, the film stars Sandeep Ninsam, Chaithra H G, and Danny Kuttappa.

Magale (Kannada)

When: April 21st

A possessive daughter cannot come to terms with the realisation that her inconsiderate mother is trying to get back together with her father. What happens next? Directed by Somu Kengeri, the film stars Gururaj Shetty, Bindu Raxdi, and Bishan Shetty. 

A still from Magale
A still from Magale

Naanu Kusuma (Kannada)

When: April 21st

Kusuma dreams of becoming a doctor but loses her father in an accident. Having lost her mother at a young, she starts living alone and works as a nurse instead. Will she be able to overcome the tragedies affecting her life and fulfil her dreams? Directed by Krishne Gowda, the film stars Greeshma Shridhar and Krishne Gowda.

Ramzan (Kannada)

When: April 21st 

Based on the book Nombu, written by famous Kannada Muslim writer Fakir Mohammad Kattadi, the film focuses on the observance of the five basic principles of the Islamic community between two different families. Directed by Panchakshari C. E., the film stars Sangamesh Upase, Premavathi Upase, and Baby Ishani Upase.

Ayalvaashi (Malayalam)

When: April 21st

A petty misunderstanding changes Thajudheen and Benny’s relationship from friends to foes. Directed by Ashiq Usman, the film stars Soubin Shahir, Nikhila Vimal, and Lijomol Jose.

Chevalier (English)

When: April 21st

Based on true events, the film focuses on the life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier De Saint Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rose to heights in French society as a composer. Directed by Stephen Williams, the film stars Samara Weaving, Kelvin Harrsion Jr., and Lucy Boynton.

A still from Chevalier
A still from Chevalier

Coldplay Music of the Spheres- Live at River Plate (English)

When: April 19th

Filmed at Coldplay’s sold-out, ten-night run at Bueno’s Aries River Plate Stadium, the concert film features several hours of unseen footage along with remixed/remastered sound and stunning visuals. Directed by Bafta-winning director Paul Dugdale, the musical features Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, and Will Champion, among others.

Evil Dead Rise (English)

When: April 21st 

When the reunion of two estranged sisters is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, they are thrust into a primal battle for survival. Directed by Lee Cronin, the film stars Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, and Morgan Davies.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (Hindi)

When: April 21st

A remake of Veeram (2014), the film focuses on the life of a self-appointed vigilante “Bhaijaan” who is committed to the cause of keeping society crime free. His younger brothers must wait to marry until he gets engaged; however, Bhaijaan refuses to marry. The siblings soon set him up with a girl similar to his previous love interests. What happens next?  Directed by Farhad Samji, the action drama stars Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde, and Daggubati Venkatesh.

A still from Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
A still from Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Chengiz (Bengali/Hindi)

When: April 21st

Set in Calcutta, the film revolves around the life of Chengiz, a dreaded gangster who ruled the underworld from the 70s to the mid-90s. Directed by Rajesh Ganguly, the film stars Jeet, Susmita Chatterjee, and Shataf Figar.

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