From a crime investigative thriller to an action adventure spanning three eras and a psychological horror film, there’s a lot of new entertainment in store at theatres this week. Additionally, a string of old classics re-releasing on the big screen is sure to make your visit to the theatre worthwhile. Here’s a look.
The Buckingham Murders (Hindi, Hinglish)
Directed by: Hansal Mehta
Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Keith Allen, Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon
Directed by Hansal Mehta, The Buckingham Murders is a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor Khan as Jasmeet Bhamra, a British-Indian detective and a grieving mother who moves to a new town after the tragic death of her child. When a local child goes missing, she is drawn into a tense investigation, forcing Jasmeet to confront her own buried trauma. Set in rural England, The Buckingam Murders premiered at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival. The film also features Keith Allen, Ranveer Brar and Ash Tandon in key roles.
Ajayante Randam Moshanam (Malayalam)
Directed by: Jithin Lal
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Sathyaraj, Basil Joseph, Krithi Shetty, and Aishwarya Rajesh
Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is back with an action-adventure this Onam season. Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) is set in northern Kerala, spanning three different eras. Marking Jithin Lal’s directorial debut, ARM follows the stories of three heroes, all played by Tovino Thomas, who step up to defend their land across generations. ARM is Thomas’s 50th film.
Speak No Evil (English)
Directed by: James Watkins
Cast: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough and Scoot McNairy
Speak No Evil is a psychological horror-thriller written and directed by James Watkins. A remake of a 2022 Danish film of the same name, the story revolves around the Daltons who are invited to a picturesque countryside estate by a seemingly charming British family they met on vacation. What starts as an idyllic getaway quickly unravels into a tense psychological nightmare as the holiday takes a dark and disturbing turn.
Re-releases of the week
Alongside the new films hitting theatres this week, a slew of old classics are returning to the big screen as well. This includes Yash Chopra’s Veer Zaara, bringing back the romance between Veer (Shah Rukh Khan) and Zaara (Preity Zinta) set against the backdrop of strained India-Pakistan relations.
Rahi Anil Barve’s visually-rich horror-fantasy Tumbbad is also back to haunt audiences. Set in colonial India, the film follows Vinayak Rao’s (Sohum Shah) obsessive quest for a cursed treasure.
Tujhe Meri Kasam, which marked Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza’s acting debut in 2003, is also returning to the screens. Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, Tujhe Meri Kasam is a heartwarming romantic drama about childhood friends discovering their love for each other.
Also hitting theatres this week are old-time classic Padosan and Bombay to Goa. The 1968 comedy film Padosan — starring Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Mehmood, and Kishore Kumar — revolves around Bhola (Dutt) as he falls for his neighbour, Bindu (Banu), leading to a hilarious battle of wits and music.
A light-hearted road-trip comedy, Bombay to Goa follows Mala (Aruna Irani) as she escapes danger by boarding a bus to Goa, with Ravi (Amitabh Bachchan) stepping in as her protector. With Mehmood providing comic relief as the bus conductor, this is a feel-good film packed with fun and laughter.
