As monsoon clouds give way to late-September sunshine, cinemas nationwide gear up for a thrilling array of releases. From high-octane action sagas to spine-tingling horrors, this week’s offerings promise something for every moviegoer. Here we go:
September 25, 2025
Bisaahee
Horror meets folklore in this Marathi-language mystery. Puja Agarwal stars as a journalist investigating a series of inexplicable deaths in a secluded village temple. Raquib Arshad brings sinister menace as the priest, while Heena Dalal and Rajesh Desai uncover ancient rituals that defy explanation. Director Ashwin Mahurkar blends atmospheric dread with a tightly constructed whodunit.
Raghu Dakat
Anirban Bhattacharya steps into the shoes of the titular 19th-century bandit in this gritty action-drama. Set against the lush backdrops of rural India, Raghu Dakat chronicles the outlaw’s rise from local Robin Hood to a man hunted by colonial authorities. With Sohini Sarkar’s fierce performance as a village teacher torn between fear and fascination, director Dev delivers pulse-pounding chase sequences and a poignant look at resistance in an unjust era.
Love Guru
Bollywood meets European flair in this comedy-romance starring Natalia Janoszek and Humayun Saeed. Janoszek is an eccentric Indian marriage counselor with unconventional methods, while Saeed portrays a cynical tech CEO seeking help to rekindle lost love. As their worlds collide in a whirlwind of miscommunications, dance-hall confessions, and a cameo by Mahira Khan as a Bollywood diva, Love Guru promises lighthearted laughs and toe-tapping songs.
Karam
In this Malayalam drama, Shweta Menon portrays a seasoned peace negotiator thrust into a kidnapping case in Kerala’s highlands. Noble Babu Thomas and Reshma Sebastian co-star as siblings torn apart by political unrest. Manoj K. Jayan anchors the ensemble as a police officer grappling with duty versus empathy. Karam explores morality under pressure, weaving intimate human drama with a suspenseful manhunt.
Chardham – A Journey Within
Family audiences can embark on an uplifting road trip alongside Anubhav Mohanty’s newly retired school principal. Joined by a motley crew: Omkar Saini as an aspiring monk, Anuradha Panigrahi as a single mother seeking redemption, and Sukant Rath as an overworked entrepreneur, the group travels India’s four sacred shrines (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath). Director Suvamohanth’s heartfelt narrative highlights friendship, faith, and self-discovery against sweeping Himalayan vistas.
Andha 7 Naatkal
This Tamil thriller reunites seasoned director Bhagyaraj and screenwriter Jeeva Subramanian for a modern riff on the classic “seven nights” premise. Shriswetha’s character, trapped in an isolated mansion with no memory, must decipher cryptic clues before dawn. Namo Narayana’s understated performance as the enigmatic caretaker adds chilling ambiguity to this stylish cat-and-mouse game.
September 26, 2025
One Battle After Another
An epic historical drama featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as a disillusioned cavalry captain during the Indian uprising of 1857. Sean Penn co-stars as his rigid commanding officer, and Benicio Del Toro provides moral counterpoint as a local revolutionary. Regina Hall plays a British doctor torn between duty and conscience. Under director Mia Hansen-Løve, the film delivers sweeping battle sequences and a meditation on colonial power dynamics.
Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc
Anime adaptation fans rejoice as this installment dives into one of the manga’s most provocative storylines. Kikunosuke Toya gives voice to Denji’s lethal alter-ego, while Tomori Kusunoki shines as the enigmatic Reze. Shôgo Sakata’s dynamic direction captures high-speed carnage and emotional depth, with Ai Fairouz adding a haunting melody to the soundtrack.
The Strangers: Chapter 2
Following the breakout success of the first film, this sequel escalates the terror. Madelaine Petsch and Ema Horvath play siblings on a remote getaway besieged by masked intruders. Gabriel Basso and Olivia Kreutzova round out the cast as unseen victims of a twisted game. Director Renny Harlin amps up suspense with claustrophobic set-pieces and unpredictable jump scares.
Homebound
Ishaan Khatter headlines this family drama as an estranged son returning to his ancestral village after his father’s death. Vishal Jethwa portrays his childhood friend turned local activist, while Janhvi Kapoor essays his sister struggling to keep the family home intact. Yogendra Vikram Singh’s lyrical cinematography and director Zoya Akhtar’s compassionate script spotlight the pull of home and heritage.
Shin-chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India
Children’s animation from Japan offers wholesome fun as Shin-chan and pals form a dance troupe to save their community center. Voices by Yumiko Kobayashi, Miki Narahashi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Satomi Kōrogi bring vibrant energy to this comedic adventure filled with slapstick gags and catchy song routines.
Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms
A fantasy romance directed by Anurag Singh follows Tara (Deepthi Naval), a scholar who accidentally summons Akash (Brijendra Kala), a prince from a parallel world. Amol Palekar appears as the eccentric mentor, and Alankrita Bora adds depth as a guardian spirit. Stunning visual effects depict interdimensional portals and ethereal landscapes.
Enjoy the plethora of genres
With such a rich tapestry of genres from mythic action epics and nostalgic road trips to chilling horrors and anime spectacles, this week’s theatrical slate invites audiences to embark on diverse cinematic journeys. Whether seeking pulse-pounding thrills or heartfelt dramas, moviegoers will find no shortage of stories to lose themselves in.
By – Sonali