Everything Releasing This Week In Theatres (May 1st to 7th)

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.

Kulasami (Tamil)

When: May 5th

When a man loses his younger sister to a gang that lures college girls into sex work, he begins to scheme a revenge plan. Directed by Sharavana Shakthi, the film stars Tanya Hope and Bose Venkat.

English Maara/ English Manja (Tamil/Telugu)

When: May 5th

A man who has a keen interest in crime stories comes in contact with rowdies and drifts towards a life of crime. What happens next? Directed by Aryaa M Mahesh, the film stars Pramod, Thejaswini Sharma and V Nagendra Prasad.

Ugram (Telugu)

When: May 5th

Ugram follows a cop whose investigation into the missing of his wife and kid leads him on a journey filled with dark secrets. Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala, the film stars Allari Naresh and Mirnaa. 

A still from Ugram
A still from Ugram

Ramabanam (Telugu)

When: May 5th

Ramabanam narrates the story of two siblings who, despite their difference in ideologies come together to fight for their common goal. Directed by Sriwass, the film stars Tottempudi Gopichand, Dimple Hayathi, and Jagapati Babu.

Arangetram (Telugu)

When: May 5th

Ajay, a psychotic killer, sneaks into a girl's home to kill her.  Unexpectedly, a few intruders enter the same home, thwarting his plan. What happens next?  Directed by Srinivaas Praban, the film stars Srinivaas Praban, Mustafa Askari, and Roshan Shaik.

Heat is On (Telugu)

When: May 5th

When his childhood best friend Cyril and his lover Aradhya are kidnapped, Abhi tries to figure out the truth behind it. Directed by Sharath Varma, the film stars Vardhan Gurrala, Sneha Kushi, and Mohan Sai. 

A still from Heat is On
A still from Heat is On

Prabhutva (Kannada) 

When: May 5th

Manu, a mechanic, fights to change the system. Meanwhile, a series of high-profile murders take place in the city and the CBI soon takes over the case. Will CBI succeed in finding the killer? Can Manu change the system? Directed by Meghadahalli M, the film stars Chetan Chandra, Paavana Gowda, and Adi Lokesh.

2018 (Malayalam)

When: May 5th

Set against the backdrop of the 2018 floods, the thriller retells the stories of people from all walks of life who faced catastrophic consequences due to the calamity.  Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the film stars Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, and Asif Ali.

Anuragam (Malayalam)

When: May 5th

The romantic comedy explores the idea of true love and hope through several characters. Directed by Aswin Jose, the film stars Gautham Menon, Johny Antony, and Sheela.

Charles Enterprises (Malayalam)

When: May 5th

Ravi Kumaraswamy, a young man from Kochi suffering from night blindness, steals a Ganesha idol from his mother, who is a profound devotee. What happens next? Directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, the film stars Urvashi, Balu Varghese, and Guru Somasundaram.

A still from Charles Enterprises
A still from Charles Enterprises

The Kerala Story (Hindi)

When: May 5th

The film chronicles the story of Fatima Ba, a converted Muslim woman who wanted to become a nurse but was abducted and manipulated into becoming an ISIS terrorist by a religious vanguard. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihaani, and Siddhi Idnani. 

UnWoman (Hindi)

When: May 5th

Bhanwar is burdened by the overpowering shadow of his dominant uncle Bhairo, who makes decisions on his behalf. To improve their living conditions, his uncle coaxes him to buy a bride. What happens next? Directed by Gunjan Goel, the film stars Bhagwan Tiwari and Girish Pal.

Afwaah (Hindi)

When: May 5th

Rahab, a top advertising professional and Nivi, a political heiress, find no place to hide as they get entangled in a vicious rumour created by the social media machinery. Directed by Sudhir Mishra, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, and Sumeet Vyas.

A still from Afwaah
A still from Afwaah

Hum Banjarey: The Reluctant Crime (Hindi)

When: May 5th

Deprived of basic constitutional rights and struggling to make ends meet, Jokhu, Gogai, and Basanti embark on a quest to obtain ration cards from local authorities — only to be met with constant rejection. Driven to desperation, they resort to committing a crime that sets them on a perilous path.  Directed by Arvind Prathap, the film stars Dharmendra Ahirwar, Ashish Negi, and Rakhi Mansha.

Mother Teresa And Me (English)

When: May 5th

The film follows two women whose lives — passionate and uncompromising — are woven over generations by two intertwined stories.  Directed by Kamal Musale, the film stars Banita Sandhu, Jacqueline Fristchi Cornaz, and Deepti Naval.

Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 3 (English/Hindi/Tamil/Telugu)

When: May 5th

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life. If the mission is not accomplished successfully, it could mean the end of the Guardians. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista.

A still from Guardians of the Galaxy
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy

Baloch (Marathi)

When: May 5th

Directed by Prakash Janardan Parwar, the film stars Pravin Tarde, Ashok Samarth, and Smita Gondkar.

Marathi Paul Padthe Pude (Marathi)

When: May 5th

Hailing from a poor family background, Shiv accepts employment and fights against all odds to become a successful businessman while battling encroachers from other states. Directed by Swapnil Mayekar, the film stars Chirag Patil, Siddhi Patne, and Anant Jog.

Sari (Marathi)

When: May 5th

Sari, a young, introverted girl, falls for one of her classmates, Rohit. Will they be together? Directed by KS Ashoka, the film stars Ajinkya Raut, Rithika Shrotri, and Pruthvee Ambaar.

Tendlya (Marathi)

When: May 5th

Set in an interior village in Maharashtra, Tendlya is the story of two die-hard fans of Sachin Tendulkar. While the first one is a ten-year-old boy who aspires to play like him, the other is a 22-year-old who struggles to follow the values set by his idol. Directed by Sachin J Jadhav, the film stars Firoj Shaikh, Adwaitha Jadhav, and Mahendra Walunj.

A still from Tendlya
A still from Tendlya

Ghasjhomi (Bengali)

When: May 5th

Barna, a 24-year-old girl doing research in Social anthropology meets Ispita, who has a very different outlook on life compared to hers. Will they have a lasting impact on each other? Directed by Sumantra Roy, the film stars Sawon Chakraborty, Suvosmita Mukherjee, and Aarshi Roy.

Jodi (Punjabi)

When: May 5th

Set in the backdrop of Punjab in the 1980s, Jodi is a musical journey of two talented and passionate artists who redefine Punjabi folk music while falling in love with each other. Directed by Amberdeep Singh, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira, and Hardeep Gill.

Bushirt T-Shirt (Guajrati)

When: May 5th

Bushirt T-Shirt highlights the two diverse ideologies between the parents and children of the Pandyas who navigate their way through comic twists to overcome their differences. Directed by Ishaan Randeria, the film stars Siddharth Randeria, Kamlesh Oza, and Vandana Pathak.

Chabili (Gujarati)

When: May 5th

Directed by Haribhai Maniya, the film stars Zeel Joshi, Shyamal Sheth, and Sanjay Dev.

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