Movies to look forward to in March 2024: in March 2024: Kaagaz 2, Shaitaan, Laapaata Ladies and more

February 2024 witnessed the release of several films, and as March begins, various film industries have a lineup of movies scheduled for release this month. Fans are eagerly anticipating films such as “The Crew,” “Laapataa Ladies,” “Yodha,” “Shaitaan,” and “Dune 2,” among others. Here is an overview of the upcoming releases in March 2024:

• “The Crew” is set to hit theaters on March 29, featuring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon, and Diljit Dosanjh. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan, the film, produced by Ekta and Rhea Kapoor, is a comedy set in the struggling airline industry, with Kapil Sharma making a special cameo appearance.

• “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, will be released on March 1. The film, set in 2001 in rural India, follows the journey of two young brides who become lost on a train, embarking on a series of puzzles. It stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Nitanshi Goel and is produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande.

• “Yodha,” an action thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra, is set to release on March 15. The film follows Sidharth’s character, a commando, on a daring rescue mission to save a hijacked flight, alongside Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna.

• “Dune 2,” directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, is the second installment in the franchise, releasing on March 1. The film also features Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Dave Bautista.

• “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” a biopic of V D Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda, will be released on March 22 in Hindi and Marathi. Directed by Hooda, the film also stars Ankita Lokhande and Amit Sial.

• “Kaagaz 2,” featuring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Neena Gupta, Smriti Kalra, and the late Satish Kaushik, will hit theaters on March 1. The film revolves around Satish’s character seeking justice for his deceased daughter and battling for a ban on political rallies.

• “Bastar- The Naxal Story,” directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, will release on March 15, starring Adah Sharma as IPS Neerja Madhvan.

• “Operation Valentine,” starring Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar, will be released on March 1. Varun portrays an Air Force officer in the film, directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada.

• “Murder Mubarak,” a Netflix film starring Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, and Karisma Kapoor, will premiere on the platform on March 15. The film also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Tisca Chopra, Dimple Kapadia, and Suhail Nayyar, directed by Homi Adajania.

• “Shaitaan,” a psychological thriller starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika, is set to release on March 8. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, the film is directed by Vikas Bahl.

Other notable releases in March include:

• “Kung Fu Panda 4,” directed by Mike Mitchell, featuring Jack Black, Viola Davis, and Awkwafina, releasing on March 8.
• “Ae Watan Mere Watan,” directed by Kannan Iyer and starring Sara Ali Khan, releasing on Prime Video on March 21.
• “Dange,” directed by Bejoy Nambia, starring Harshvardhan Rane, Nikita Dutta, Ehan Bhatt, Sanchana Natarajan, and Kalidas Jayram, releasing on March 1.
• “Godzilla X Kong,” directed by Adam Wingard, starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen, releasing on March 29.
• “Do Aur Do Pyaar,” starring Vidya Balan, Illeana D’Cruz, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Pratik Gandhi, releasing on March 29, directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta.
• “Damsel,” a fantasy feature starring Millie Bobby Brown, releasing on Netflix on March 8, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.
• “My Name is Loh Kiwan,” a Netflix film featuring Song Joong-ki, Choi Sung-eun, and Jo Han-chul, releasing on March 1.
• “Road House,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, premiering on Prime Video on March 21, directed by Doug Liman, a remake of the 1989 film starring Patrick Swayze.

These films offer an exciting lineup for movie enthusiasts in March 2024, promising a variety of genres and stories to enjoy.