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:
Master
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Cast: Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan
Language: Tamil (primary), Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
Playing in theatres
In the biggest release of the week, we meet an alcoholic professor who is sent to a juvenile school. There he clashes with a gangster who uses the children of the school for his criminal activities. Who will win the ultimate fight of the two Vijays? Book tickets to find out!
Eeswaran
Director: Suseenthiran
Cast: T.R. Silambarasan, Bharathiraja, Nidhhi Agerwal
Language: Tamil
Playing in theatres
When Periyasamy’s family is about to fall out due to internal disputes, Eeswaran steps in to teach them the importance of sticking together. The question is – why has Eeswaran chosen to help? What is his real motive? Book tickets to find out!
Red
Director: Kishore Tirumala
Cast: Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, Amritha Aiyer
Language: Telugu
Playing in theatres
Siddharth, a civil engineer and Aditya, a criminal have something in common – they look alike! Cops investigating a murder case have come to the conclusion that one of them has committed the crime. Who is the real murderer? Book tickets to find out!
Alludu Adhurs
Director: Santosh Srinivas
Cast: Sai Srinivas Bellamkonda, Monal Gajjar, Prakash Raj
Language: Telugu
Playing in theatres
A young man who never believed in love finds himself in a dilemma. He’s in love! The turning point is when he gets possessed by a ghost. To know what happens next, book tickets for this rollercoaster ride of romance, action and comedy with a twist of horror.
One Night in Miami
Director: Regina King
Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge
Language: English
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
One incredible night in February 1964 brings the icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown together to discuss their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s. Read our review of this masterpiece here before you stream it on Friday.
Outside the Wire
Director: Mikael Håfström
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Emily Beecham, Pilou Asbæk
Language: English
Streaming on: Netflix
In the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired with a top-secret android officer on a mission to stop a nuclear attack. Will they be successful? Stream the action adventure film this Friday to find out!
Tribhanga
Director: Renuka Shahane
Cast: Kajol, Mithila Palkar, Tanvi Azmi, Kunaal Roy Kapur
Language: Hindi
Streaming on: Netflix
Tribhanga revolves around the complexities of three women from different generations in a family, whose lives are intertwined despite their unconventional life’s decisions. Find out if they manage to resolve their differences this Friday, by streaming the family drama online.
Bhoomi
Director: Lakshman
Cast: Jayam Ravi, Nidhhi Agerwal, Ronit Roy
Language: Tamil
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
A NASA scientist with great ideas finds his live taking a turn when he becomes a farmer and begins to fight for a cause. Where will life take him? Find out this Friday by streaming this social drama online.
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.