From a highly-anticipated Disney movie sequel to a heartwarming tale of rediscovered love and a classic Bollywood comedy from the ’90s, this week’s theatrical lineup brings a diverse array of films, offering something for every movie enthusiast. Here’s everything you need to know.

Moana 2 (English)

Directed by: David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller

Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, Alan Tudyk

Disney fans are in for a treat as the much-loved adventurer Moana returns to the big screen in Moana 2. Set three years after the events of the original film, the sequel follows Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) as she embraces her role as a Wayfinder and leader. When a mysterious curse tied to the ancient god Nalo threatens her homeland, she embarks on a perilous quest across the vast ocean to reunite the islands of Oceania. Joining her are Maui (Dwayne Johnson) and a new crew of seafarers, promising audiences a blend of humour and camaraderie.

Miss You (Tamil, Telugu)

Directed by: N. Rajasekar

Cast: Siddharth, Ashika Ranganath, Ponvannan, Bala Saravanan, and Karunakaran

Siddharth returns to the romantic drama genre with N. Rajasekar-directed Miss You. The film follows Vasu (Siddharth), who unexpectedly falls for Subbulakshmi (Ashika Ranganath), a woman he once disliked. The narrative explores the evolution of relationships after heartbreak, offering a fresh take on the themes of personal growth and reconciliation, complemented by Ghibran’s soulful music.

Sookshmadarshini (Malayalam)

Directed by: Mc Jithin

Cast: Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph, Akhila Bhargavan, Merin Philip

Set in Kottayam, Sookshmadarshini follows the story of Priyadarshini (Nazriya Nazim), a homemaker seeking a sense of purpose beyond the monotony of her daily routine. Married to Antony (Deepak Parambol) and the mother of a young daughter, Priya’s natural curiosity drives her to observe her mysterious new neighbour, Manuel (Basil Joseph), who moves in with his sick mother. When Manuel’s mother suddenly vanishes without a trace, Priya’s casual interest turns into a full-blown investigation. After a successful run in theatres in south India, Sookshmadarshini releases in Kolkata this Friday.

RE-RELEASES

Biwi No. 1 (Hindi)

Directed by: David Dhawan

Cast: Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor, Tabu

Bollywood enthusiasts can relive the charm of the ’90s with the re-release of David Dhawan’s classic comedy Biwi No. 1 in theatres this Friday. This 1999 film stars Salman Khan as Prem, whose attempt to balance his marriage with Puja (Karisma Kapoor) and his affair with Roopali (Sushmita Sen) leads to a series of hilarious misadventures. Also starring Anil Kapoor and Tabu, Biwi No. 1 is known for memorable songs like Chunari Chunari.

Gunaa (Tamil)

Directed by: Santhana Bharathi

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Rekha, Roshini, Janagaraj

Kamal Haasan-starrer 1991 psychological romantic drama is hitting theatres again this Friday. The story revolves around a man named Gunaa (Kamal Haasan), who is recently released from a psychiatric hospital. He kidnaps an heiress, Rohini (Roshini), believing she is the goddess Abhirami destined to marry him. As Gunaa protects her from various threats, Rohini eventually accepts his love.