We grew up watching films every weekend in single-screen theatres. Today, with the rise of multi-screen franchises and OTT platforms, we’re spoilt for choice. From new releases to old classics, we can choose to watch whatever we want, whenever we want to. And yet, online streaming doesn’t even compare to the theatrical experience. Whether you like to have a grand movie-watching experience in theatres or prefer to browse from the comfort of your couch, there’s something new to watch every day. Here’s what in store for you this week:
Salaga
Language: Kannada
Release Date: Apr 15
Playing in theatres
This crime thriller stars Duniya Vijay as Salaga, who is unknowingly pulled into the realm of the underworld, while Dhananjay plays an honest and upright cop, who sees through him and decides to bring about justice.
Judas And The Black Messiah
Language: English
Release Date: Apr 16
Streaming on: BookMyShow Stream
Based on the life of Fred Hampton played by Daniel Kaluuya, this biographical drama talks about how he inspired a generation of black people to fight for their rights. However, a small-time thief played by LaKeith Stanfield is coerced into providing intel from inside the party. Read our review here.
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Animation
Language: English
Release Date: Apr 16
Streaming on: BookMyShow Stream
Pushing the limit of creativity to new heights, here are the 2021 Oscar-nominated animated short films – Genius Loci, If Anything Happens I Love You, Opera, and Yes-People.
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action
Language: English
Release Date: Apr 16
Streaming on: BookMyShow Stream
Watch a heartwarming and intriguing compilation of the 2021 Oscar-nominated live action short films – Feeling Through, The Letter Room, The Present, Two Distant Strangers, and White Eye.
Kho Kho
Language: Malayalam
Release Date: Apr 14
Playing in theatres
Based on the Indian tag sport kho-kho, this sports drama directed by Rahul Riji Nair stars Rajisha Vijayan in the lead role.
Minari
Language: Korean, English
Release Date: Apr 16
Playing in theatres
This Oscar-nominated film follows a Korean family that moves to Arkansas to start a farm in the 1980s. It stars The Walking Dead alum Steven Yeun, alongside actress Youn Yuh-jung, who recently won the Best Supporting Actress at British Academy Film Awards for her role.
99 Songs
Language: Hindi
Release Date: Apr 16
Playing in theatres
This musical romance follows the journey of a youngster Jay, whose life centers around his two great loves – music and his girlfriend. But when his artistic aspirations get in the way of his relationship, he finds himself faced with the toughest test of his life yet.
Tangra Blues
Language: Bengali
Release Date: Apr 15
Playing in theatres
This musical thriller revolves around a young music-maker from Kolkata who finds herself fascinated by a musical band of young slum kids. However, her life takes a magical turn when she meets the bandleader and a former gang member, played by Parambrata Chatterjee.
Coda
Language: English
Release Date: Apr 16
Streaming on: BookMyShow Stream
This musical drama follows a famous pianist struggling with stage fright late in his career who finds inspiration with a free-spirited music critic. Patrick Stewart, Katie Holmes, Giancarlo Esposito star in prominent roles.
Ajeeb Dastaans
Language: Hindi
Release Date: Apr 16
Streaming on: Netflix
Four shorts directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoze Irani, Shashank Khaitan, and Raj Mehta explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships. Aditi Rao Hydari, Nushrat Bharucha, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shefali Shah and more star.
So mark your calendars and stay tuned for the reviews of the movie releases of the week. For more recommendations, click on the link below.
