From rib-tickling comedies to spine-chilling thrillers, this week's lineup of theatrical releases promises to offer something for everyone. Here’s everything you need to know about movies hitting theatres this Friday.
Oti Uttam (Bengali)
Directed by: Srijit Mukherji
Cast: Anindya Sengupta, Roshni Bhattacharya, Gourab Chatterjee and Uttam Kumar
In a heartfelt tribute to Bengali cinema's iconic star Uttam Kumar, Srijit Mukherji’s Oti Uttam offers a unique blend of nostalgia and supernatural intrigue. Anindya Sengupta takes on the role of a student conducting a research on Uttam Kumar for his PhD, only to find himself forming an otherworldly connection with the late actor's ghost. The romantic comedy also features the legendary actor’s grandson Gourab Chatterjee and Roshni Bhattacharya in key roles.
Madgaon Express (Hindi)
Directed by: Kunal Kemmu
Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Divyenndu, Chhaya Kadam and Upendra Limaye
Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of laughter with Madgaon Express, marking Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut. With a stellar cast including Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary and Divyenndu, this comedy caper guarantees rib-tickling moments and uproarious escapades as it follows three friends who have a brush with drug smugglers during a vacation in Goa.
Swatantra Veer Savarkar (Hindi)
Directed by: Randeep Hooda
Cast: Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, Apinderdeep Singh and Mark Bennington
Randeep Hooda takes on a dual role as both star and director in Swatantra Veer Savarkar, a biopic on Veer Savarkar. The logline of the film says, “The British termed him the most dangerous man while Indian revolutionaries revered him as Veer! Yet, he was unsung, unhonoured, unacknowledged & unheard”.
Arthur The King (English)
Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, and Juliet Rylance.
Based on Mikael Lindnord's 2016 book Arthur - The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, Arthur the King recounts the story of Michael Light, captain of an adventure racing team, who forms a bond with an injured stray dog named Arthur. Together, they embark on a challenging 700-km endurance race across the Dominican Republic.
Imaginary (English)
Directed by: Jeff Wadlow
Cast: DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato, Veronica Falcón, and Betty Buckley.
When children's author Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home, her stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) bonds with a teddy bear, Chauncey. The teddy bear’s influence on Alice worries Jessica, leading to chaos when an acquaintance visits. Alice's disturbing behavior prompts Jessica to seek help, revealing Chauncey's sinister nature.
