Ginny Wedss Sunny 2
Romance, Comedy, Drama (Hindi)
A mismatched pair, with a storyline involving a wrestler and a vibrant girl, combining romance, comedy, and drama. (more…)
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Gaayapadda Simham
Comedy, Drama (Telugu)
Follows Indians facing challenges while trying to travel to the USA and the struggles they encounter after reaching there.
Cast:
Tharun Bhascker, Faria Abdullah, Maanasa Chaudhary, Kasyap Sreenivas, Vishnu Oi, Harsha Vardhan, Subhalekha Sudhakar, J. D. Chakravarthi, Siddharth Gollapudi, Tarun Rohith
Director:
Kasyap Sreenivas
Writer:
Kasyap Sreenivas
Sat, May 2 2026
A character in Gaayapadda Simham (Wounded Lion) quips that police officers are holding a “success meet,” much like film teams that celebrate barely a day after a theatrical release. The officer shoots back, asking why such celebrations should be limited to reel heroes when real-life ones have more reason to revel. In moments like these, when the writing pokes fun at the Telugu film industry, debut director Kasyap Sreenivas’s film, starring Tharun Bhascker and Faria Abdullah, finds its comic edge. The premise is deliberately outrageous. Darahas (Tharun), content with his middle-class life, is told he must move to the US if he hopes to marry his girlfriend (Maanasa Choudhary). When shifting immigration laws derail his plans and he is deported, his response is extreme — he seeks revenge on Donald Trump.
Sapne vs Everyone S02
Drama (Hindi)
Two obsessive dreamers collide with the resistance of expectations, morality and each other.
Cast:
Paramvir Singh Cheema, Ambrish Verma, Vijayant Kohli
Director:
Ambrish Verma
Writer:
Ambrish Verma
Fri, May 1 2026
Prashant and Jimmy both struggle for power in two different worlds. Prashant fights through the cutthroat Mumbai film industry to build an acting career after a personal setback. Meanwhile, Jimmy uses his skills as a master salesman to wage a bitter political war against his uncle. As their paths grow darker, both men must decide if they are victims of fate or masters of their lives. Ambrish Verma, also the director of the show, picks the messier role, stepping into the shoes of a roughened-up mard who is bleeding within. Besides portraying his massy, action side with ease, he mirrors the character’s vulnerabilities effectively. He depicts Jimmy as a broken man without going overboard.
Jetlee
Action, Comedy, Thriller (Telugu)
An attendant on a flight from Dubai to Kochi gets caught up in a dangerous situation.
Cast:
Satya, Rhea Singha, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Harsha Chemudu, Kabir Duhan Singh
Director:
Ritesh Rana
Fri, May 1 2026
A disappointing trend among Telugu filmmakers is the desperation to hold on to a specific genre or storytelling style and overuse it till the novelty wears off. It is like a magician relying on the same trick until the secret is laid bare. Director Ritesh Rana’s quirky, parody-style narratives set against crime — seen across the Mathu Vadalarafranchise and, to an extent, Happy Birthday — were one-of-a-kind when they first arrived, with the mark of a storyteller with a unique voice. With Jetlee, however, it appears as though his signature style has overstayed its welcome, struggling to offer anything new.
Kara
Crime, Thriller (Tamil)
A man shaped by violence and survival finds himself pulled back into danger he cannot escape. As hostile forces close in, past decisions begin demanding repayment. Every confrontation raises the cost of staying alive. Survival depends on resolve, instinct, and the willingness to face consequences head-on
Cast:
Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, K. S. Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas, Jayaram, M. S. Bhaskar, Prithvi Pandiarajan, Sreeja Ravi, Dhanesh Koliyat
Director:
Vignesh Raja
Writer:
Alfred Prakash, Vignesh Raja
Fri, May 1 2026
It’s a late night in the early Nineties in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruverumbur. Even as everyone is settling into slumber, Karasaami (Dhanush) is perched on a tree, keeping watch on a locked house. When the time seems right, Kara and his apprentice (played by Prithvi Pandiarajan) break in. Just as they are about to seal the deal, they hear someone at the gate. It’s the perfect start for a heist film – one in which the director wastes no time in the frills associated with regular commercial cinema fare. In fact, the protagonist appears within a couple of seconds of the film opening, a healthy sign that we are in for a pure genre film, rather than meander into formulaic elements. This sign strengthens with the introduction of DSP Bharathan (Suraj Venjaramoodu), who promises to close this case as soon as possible.
Thu, April 30 2026
There’s a vague similarity between Kara and Dhanush’s recent directorial Idli Kadai — both feature him as a grief-stricken son fulfilling his father’s wish. While Idli Kadai leaned dramatic, Kara builds genuine tension, especially in its robbery sequences. Kara is the stronger film of the two, though both arrive at a similar destination: good, but short of great. The film opens with Kara aka Karasaaami (Dhanush), who has committed to do his last robbery. He teaches his aide how to rob as it could help him, and he wants to get married to Selli (Mamitha Baiju). He succeeds in the plan, well, mostly. But, Kara is forced to return to his village to meet his father to sell his land for money to set up a hotel (aka mess), which could help them lead a dignified life.
Thu, April 30 2026
It’s not by accident that the one lasting memory from Por Thozhil (2023), remains the tense interrogation scene in which Sarathkumar’s character questions Sarath Babu as they wait for a train to pass at a railway crossing. After the film sets up its characters, director Vignesh Raja slows down time to a nerve-wracking degree to give us a sequence in which every pause is pregnant with layers and undercurrents, as an officer interrogates the man he suspects could be a serial killer…all of this to the menacing visuals of a red traffic light flashing right at you.
Apex
Thriller, Action (English)
A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.
Cast:
Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana, Caitlin Stasey, Bessie Holland, Zachary Garred, Matt Whelan, Rob Carlton, Aaron Pedersen, Duncan Fellows
Director:
Baltasar Kormákur
Writer:
Jeremy Robbins
Thu, April 30 2026
If you have watched Charlize Theron in her multiple action avatars on screen (think Furiosa in Mad Max, Andy in The Old Guard, Lorraine in Atomic Blonde, et al), then you wouldn’t think of ever getting on the wrong side of her. Taron Egerton seemingly hasn’t, which is perhaps why we see him as the predator trying to make quick work of Theron as prey in the new Netflix thriller Apex. At least — tongue firmly in cheek — he should have taken a dekko at her serial-killer act in Monster — that won the always edgy South African-born actress an Oscar more than two decades ago.
Wed, April 29 2026
Apex—the new Netflix survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton—is like an anti-Australia propaganda video paid for by people still traumatised by the 2003 Cricket World Cup final. We discuss Netflix’s dedication to making instantly forgettable movies, its digitally created natural landscapes, and its by-the-numbers plot that has exactly two unexpected twists.
Mon, April 27 2026
Michael
Music, Drama (English)
Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
Cast:
Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Miles Teller, Kendrick Sampson, Joseph David-Jones, Jamal Henderson, Rhyan Hill
Director:
Antoine Fuqua
Writer:
John Logan
Mon, April 27 2026
Mon, April 27 2026
As someone who has been watching Bollywood biopics for the last decade, there should be little in Antoine Fuqua’s Michael that should upset me. When the protagonist is not showing off his god-given talent on screen, all that the secondary characters talk about is how special he is. It is a film that mistakes superficial tics like voice, make-up and costume as authenticity. Also, a film that confuses grit for honesty. It’s eerie how much of Fuqua’s biopic on the ‘King of Pop’ seems to internalise and then channel Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2018). Hirani’s biopic on Sanjay Dutt is among the gold standards of Bollywood biopics; the hardest anyone’s worked to vindicate its powerful protagonist. Michael might be Hollywood’s answer to Sanju.
Sat, April 25 2026
To understand the hysteria that once surrounded the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, one must be from that era. The pop legend’s biopic Michael comes nearly two decades after his passing. The man who had, in the later years, withdrawn himself from the public owing to a spate of controversies, was a conflicting personality. One that would amuse, shock and entertain in equal measure. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the biopic, which marks the acting debut of the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, presents a very sanitised version of Michael Jackson and his rise to stardom. The film is backed by the late singer’s family and close aides, and perhaps that’s the reason that the film is so one-dimensional in its approach.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure (English)
Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.
Cast:
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Luca Diaz, Elisha Williams, Braxton Quinney, Benjamin Plessala, Odessa A'zion
Mon, April 27 2026
On December 31, 2025, the Duffer Brothers brought their long-running series, Stranger Things, about the supernatural events in the town of Hawkins, Indiana, to an end. Vecna has been vanished and the Upside Down has been dealt with. However, a new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85, winds the clock to take viewers between Seasons 2 and 3 for a new battle with some familiar but different monsters from the Upside Down. The stakes of the show are decidedly lower, as dedicated fans know what’s going to happen. But the series might just rope in younger audiences who have yet to discover the live-action series and might be motivated to check in after this.
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2
Romance, Comedy, Drama (Hindi)
A mismatched pair, with a storyline involving a wrestler and a vibrant girl, combining romance, comedy, and drama.
Cast:
Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr, Govind Namdeo, Lillete Dubey, Vishwanath Chatterjee, Sudhir Pandey, Nayani Dixit, Gopi Bhalla, Rohit Chaudhary
Director:
Prashant Jha
Writer:
Prashant Jha
Mon, April 27 2026
Bollywood’s arranged-marriage factory fires up again with a rom-com that feels cliched and worn out. The spiritual sequel to the 2020 original, once again trots out the familiar template: a gruff, Rishikesh-based wrestler (Avinash Tiwary) and an effervescent Delhi girl (Medha Shankr) thrown into an arranged match built on mutual lies and family fabrications.
Sat, April 25 2026
हिंदुस्तानी समाज में शादी जितनी जरूरी मानी जाती है, इस रिश्ते में मन का मीत मिलना उतना ही जटिल भी होता है। शादी के इसी उतार-चढ़ाव भरे रिश्ते को हल्के-फुल्के ढंग से दिखाने की कोशिश है फिल्म ‘गिन्नी वेड्स सनी 2’, जो साल 2020 में फिल्म का स्पिरिचुअल सीक्वल है। तब फिल्म में विक्रांत मैसी और यामी गौतम थे। इस बार अविनाश तिवारी और ‘12वीं फेल’ फेम मेधा शंकर हैं। यह भी कम दिलचस्प नहीं है कि 6 साल पहले आई पहली फिल्म ने कोई खास वाहवाही नहीं बटोरी थी, लेकिन बावजूद इसके मेकर्स ने इसका सीक्वल सिनेमाघरों में लाने की हिम्मत दिखाई है।
Sat, April 25 2026
She is nursing a heartbreak and a broken engagement. He is trying to cope with repercussions of a fake viral video. She is educated and hails from New Delhi. He was once a wrestler who had a tryst with infamy. Clearly, it’s a mismatch from the word go… and not even a classic case of opposites attract. A rather open-minded Ginny (Medha Shankr) and Sunny (Avinash Tiwary) with a small-town mindset meet in the world of arranged matches, where a lie here and there, pretending to be what you are not, is the norm.
Madhuvidhu
Family, Comedy, Drama (Malayalam)
When Amrutharaj, a groom from an all-male household repeatedly rejected by brides' families, falls in love with Sneha Marcose, their journey toward marriage ignites a chain of hilarious chaos inside his unruly home.
Cast:
Sharafudheen, Kalyani Panicker, Vijitha Vijayakumar, Sreejaya Nair, Vineeth Thattil David, Azees Nedumangad, Jagadish, Saikumar, Bindu Panicker, Sanju Madhu
Director:
Vishnu Aravind
Writer:
Bibin Mohan, Jay Vishnu
Sat, April 25 2026
At the centre of director Vishnu Aravind’s Madhuvidhu is a house where three generations of men live in harmony. Unlike the Anjooran household in Godfather (1991), women aren’t banned here; they simply choose not to come. For the protagonist, Amrithraj alias Ammu (Sharafudheen), 28 marriage proposals came through but not a single moved to the next stage. When a not-so-cordial first meeting with Sneha (Kalyani Panicker) inevitably turns into mutual attraction, things appear to change. However, some unexpected hiccups are waiting for them as they belong to different religions. Writers Jai Vishnu and Bipin Mohan don’t seem to have any major ambitions with Madhuvidhu, but they seem rather content to aim for the middle space of a feel-good entertainer. But even with that, they end up hitting further lower.
Criminal Record S02
Crime, Drama (English)
In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives—a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy—into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.
Cast:
Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Zoë Wanamaker, Cathy Tyson, Stephen Campbell Moore
Sat, April 25 2026
In the first season of Criminal Record, a senior police officer and a younger female cop clashed while dealing with an anonymous tip on an old murder case. Opening up the case exposed internal corruption that caused a big rift between the two, but the two are reunited in the new season that asks some difficult questions of the duo. Created by Paul Rutman, the Apple TV was a slow-burn thriller in the first season. It raises both the stakes and the pace for the second instalment which pushes its boundaries quite far.
Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam
Comedy, Thriller (Malayalam)
The family's journey to Sreekandapuram to settle the late Bharathan Nair's second wife and son takes a dark turn when an issue from his past resurfaces, leading to an unexpected crime. Forced into a desperate cover-up to protect their future, the family must navigate a treacherous path of secrecy and mounting pressure, determined to overcome any obstacle by any means necessary.
Cast:
Saiju Kurup, Kalaranjini, Swathi Das Prabhu, Sruthy Suresh, Baby Jean, Jinil Rex, Jivin Rex, Vinay Forrt, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish
Director:
Krishnadas Murali
Writer:
Krishnadas Murali, Vishnu R Pradeep
Sat, April 25 2026
When Krishnadas Murali’s feature debut Bharathanatyam came out in 2024, my immediate question was straightforward: how does this family sustain even a modest lifestyle? I couldn’t tell what anyone in this crowded house did for a living, especially since times were so uncertain. But as the movie went on, that worry went away and was replaced by a growing interest in how normal and strange people live together in a typical Malayali home. With Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam, the filmmaker dives deep into that chaos to revel hard in its absurdities. The result? A sequel that is richer, zanier, and mightily confident in its skin.
Sat, April 11 2026
A dead body in the house can be one of the most horrific situations or a source of mirth, depending on the tone and treatment that a movie adopts. Mohiniyattam, which gently spoofs Drishyam, turns the situation into a hilarious affair, with periodic reminders of the dead man’s deceitful nature, supposedly to make us laugh without any sense of guilt. Sequels often end up as pale imitations of the original. But in conceiving a sequel to the mildly funny Bharathanatyam (which incidentally was a spoof of Balettan), Krishnadas Murali reimagines the original’s basic theme, injecting it with loads of dark humour and turning it into a markedly better film, like Vaazha 2 last week.
Beef S02
Comedy, Drama (English)
A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.
Cast:
Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton, Youn Yuh-jung, Seoyeon Jang, William Fichtner, BM, Mikaela Hoover, Song Kang-ho
Fri, April 24 2026
The first season of Beef was a television drama masterclass. Through the medium of a relatable road rage run-in between two strangers, creator Lee Sung Jin fashioned a dark comedy-drama that, escalating with delicious adamance over 10 immensely watchable episodes, focused on an all-consuming feud that took over the warring protagonist duo’s relationships and careers, even as their unsparing vendetta commented on the fallout of class chasm, suppressed rage and, ultimately, grief and loneliness. As adversaries not willing to let go an inch, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun brought in vindictive anger but also profound emotional healing, with the series brimming with rare originality and startling depth of character.