From Jailer 2 to Street Fighter, here are the films scheduled to hit theatres this week.
Movie lovers have plenty to look forward to this week, with theatres bringing a mix of films across different genres. From biographical dramas to fantasy comedies and action-packed entertainers, there is something for every taste. With Rajinikanth returning as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2 and the action-adventure film Street Fighter also on the release list, here are the films scheduled to hit theatres this week. (Image CNBCTV18.com file)
Jailer 2 | Rajinikanth returns as retired warden Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, an action drama directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The story follows him as a powerful global group and new enemies disrupt his peaceful life and threaten his family and legacy. The film features an ensemble cast including SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff and Vijay Sethupathi. Jailer 2 was released in theatres worldwide on October 15.(Image YouTube)
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam | Starring Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a biographical drama directed by Avinash Arun. The film traces the career of Ujjwal Nikam, focusing on his high-profile legal battles involving cases linked to major events in Indian history. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16. (Image X)
Nayyi Navelli | Yami Gautam leads Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy comedy drama directed by Balaji Mohan. The film follows Mohini, a seemingly perfect new bride who enters a chaotic Meerut household and quickly transforms the family’s life with her charm and homemaking skills. But when her brother-in-law notices a series of strange incidents, he begins to suspect that she may be a Daayan, an evil supernatural being. The film also stars Mita Vashisht, Sunita Rajwar, Aaditya Kulshreshth and Addinath M. Kothare. It is set to arrive in theatres on October 16. (Image YouTube)
Ranabaali | Starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, Ranabaali is a Telugu period action drama set in British-era India, drawing on historical events and suppressed accounts of colonial oppression. Vijay plays the titular character, a man who rises against injustice, while Rashmika portrays his wife, Jayamma. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film explores resistance, courage and the fight against British rule, with Arnold Vosloo playing the antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16. It will clash with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 at the box office. (Image YouTube)
Street Fighter | Based on Capcom’s popular video game franchise, Street Fighter brings its iconic fighters to the big screen in an action-packed martial arts adventure set in 1993. The story follows estranged fighters Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo, who are drawn back into combat when Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. It will be released on October 16. (Image YouTube)