Theatrical Releases This Week (13th to 19th October): From Keanu Reeves in 'Good Fortune' to Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dude' & More
Theatrical Releases This Week (13th to 19th October): The Diwali weekend is here with a long list of reasons to visit your nearest theatres this week. Despite a glaring exception of any major Bollywood movie from this week's list of releases, there is no shortage of great options. From Hollywood directorial debuts to romantic comedies targeted towards a younger generation, here is the least of theatrical releases this week, from 13th to 19th October.
Following is the list of theatrical releases this week from 13th to 19th October.
This mystery film follows an actor who struggles to distinguish between illusion and reality while trying to portray truth on stage. As she juggles her real life with her theatrical persona, she becomes trapped in a desperate situation. The film also addresses the societal and cultural constraints faced by women and their fight against them.
Cast: Rima Kallingal, Sarasa Balussery
Director: Sajin Baabu
A quirky pet detective finds his life turned upside down by a series of mysterious cases. Alongside his wife, he becomes closely involved with a unique macaw parrot that unexpectedly starts influencing the direction of their lives.
Cast: Sharafudheen, Anupama Parameswaran, Vinay Forrt
Director: Praneesh Vijayan
A politician’s daughter and a group of friends find themselves forming unlikely alliances filled with romance and comic mishaps. The chain of events that unfolds brings complete chaos, leading to many hilarious and unexpected consequences.
Cast: Niharika NM, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, VTV Ganesh, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Rag Mayur
Director: Vijayender S
Set against the backdrop of crude oil smuggling, the film delves into the politics and criminal activities tied to the diesel trade. It shows the conflicts and dangers surrounding the storage and sale of diesel that bring trouble to everybody involved.
Cast: Harish Kalyan, Athulya Ravi, P. Sai Kumar, Ananya, Karunas, Ramesh Thilak & More
Director: Shanmugam Muthusamy
The film tracks a con artist who pretends to be a spiritual guru to swindle people. His simple scheme soon spirals out of control when he becomes part of a simultaneous heist for a prized emerald, leading to a series of comic twists and turns.
Cast: Natrajan Subramaniam, Aarthi Shaalini, Mukesh Ravi, Singam Puli
Director: Rajanathan Periyasamy
“Dude” explores the dynamics between childhood friends Agan and Kural. Agan’s unspoken feelings for his friend are tested as she deals with a new romance, and the story draws parallels between the innocence of old relationships and the complexities of modern love.
Cast: Pradeep Ranganatha, Mamitha Baiju, Neha Shetty, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini
Director: Keerthiswaran
A village boy determined to escape a life of violence chooses to pursue his dreams as a kabaddi player. His story is one of perseverance, as he fights to make his mark in the sporting world despite being pulled towards the darker side of life.
Cast: Dhruv Vikram, Anupama Parameswaran, Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Kalaiyarasan
Director: Mari Selvaraj
The film tells the story of a well-meaning angel who loses his wings after failing to convince a man that money can’t solve all problems. A body swap with his boss lands the two in a comedic situation, forcing them to confront their views on wealth and happiness as their lives intertwine.
Cast: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, Keanu Reeves
Director: Aziz Ansari
Continuing the story four years after the first film, Finney Blake tries to move beyond his experience with the Grabber. However, his sister starts seeing visions involving injured children, and a mysterious phone begins to haunt her, deepening the supernatural suspense.
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir
Director: Scott Derrickson
Thought-provoking indie films, Hollywood comedies, thrillers, and plenty more, this week is a mixed bag of genres at theatres, ready to entertain the masses. Watch these new films from 13th to 19th October, only in cinemas.
