Theatrical Releases This Week: Monday marks an end to the weekend movie craze; last Friday observed the release of the highly anticipated Jolly LLB 3. Also released last week was Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi and Ajey, a movie based on the life of Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. With these releases in the past, fans have another fresh set of releases to look forward to this week. From action thrillers to anime, this week offers a mixed bag of engaging action and light-hearted stories.
Theatrical Releases This Week (22nd to 28th September)
They Call Him OG
They Call Him OG is a Telugu-language action-thriller starring Pawan Kalyan as OG, a formidable gangster who returns to Mumbai after a decade-long absence to seek vengeance. Directed by Sujeeth, the film also features Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut as the antagonist, along with Priyanka Arul Mohan.
Raghu Dakat
Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and starring Dev Adhikari, Raghu Dakat is a Bengali historical action-adventure. The film is a fictionalised tale based on the legendary 18th-century outlaw Raghu Dakat, who becomes a folk hero fighting against the British and local landlords during British rule.
Karam
Karam is a Malayalam-language action-thriller directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan and starring Noble Babu Thomas. It follows a man who returns to the crime world to protect his family.
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One Battle After Another
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this is an American action-adventure film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It is the story of a former revolutionary who is forced back into action to find his missing daughter after his enemy returns to seek revenge. The movie also stars Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro.
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is a Japanese animated film based on the popular manga and anime series Chainsaw Man. The movie is a continuation of the 2022 anime and adapts the popular Reze Arc. The movie follows Denji, a devil hunter, who meets a mysterious girl named Reze who leads him into a new and deadly battle.
Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India
Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India is a Japanese animated comedy. It follows Shin Chan and his friends as they travel to India for a dance festival. Their fun adventure takes a chaotic turn when one of Shin Chan’s friends, Bo-chan, is possessed by a mysterious evil force. Now it’s up to Shin Chan and his friends to save Bo and the world.
Watch These Movies in Theatres This Week
These were all the major movies releasing in theatres this week. From Leonardo DiCaprio-led One Battle After Another, the highly anticipated Chainsaw Man Reze Arc, to the kid-friendly and nostalgic Shin-Chan movie, this weekend is a great ending for movie buffs looking to visit the theatres this week.
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