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Upcoming Theatrical Releases This Week (29 Sept- 5th Oct): From Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 to The Rock’s Smashing Machine, Check List

The list of upcoming theatrical releases this week includes a short but exciting set of movies. From the highly anticipated Kantara to The Smashing Machine, check the list of movies releasing this week.

Published By: Deepanshu Sharma
Last Updated: September 29, 2025 17:46:24 IST

The first Friday of October is approaching with a short but popular set of theatrical releases. From highly anticipated instalments such as Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 to Dwayne Johnson’s biographical drama The Smashing Machine, here’s a list of the major upcoming theatrical releases this week.

Upcoming Theatrical Releases This Week (29 Sept- 5th Oct) 

Kantara: Chapter 1

Rishab Shetty is returning with the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster hit Kantara. The movie explores the mythologies and rivalries introduced in the 2022 movie. Shetty takes on the role of Berme, who takes on Kulashekara (Gulshan Devaiah), a king who feels threatened by Berme. Kantara: Chapter 1 is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2nd.

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are teaming up to bring fans a romantic comedy produced under the Dharma banner. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, it is the story of two former lovers who try to give their relationship a second chance, leading to confusion and chaos. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will release in theatres on October 2nd.

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Idli Kadai

Dhanush is also gracing the screens this week with his upcoming drama Idli Kadai. Written, directed, and starring Dhanush, the movie is the story of Murugan (Dhanush), a son who leaves his family’s idli shop to pursue a career in hotel management. Things turn south when he faces betrayal from his business partner, prompting him to return to his roots. Idli Kadai is slated for release on October 1st.

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The Smashing Machine

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is entering the MMA cage this Friday in his upcoming biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine. It features the WWE star turned Hollywood star as Mark Kerr, a decorated MMA fighter. The movie is the story of Mark Kerr’s life and how he deals with the hardship he faces in the sport. The Smashing Machine releases in theatres on October 3rd.

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Watch These Upcoming Movies Releasing This Week

From the mythical thriller Kantara: Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s The Smashing Machine, check out these and more movies releasing this week.

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