Cinema halls across India are in full swing this Valentine’s week, with the biggest wave of new releases landing between Thursday, February 12 and Saturday, February 14. The slate is a mix of international prestige titles, Hindi tentpoles, and regional sequels and romances—so whether you’re in the mood for gothic heartbreak, high-stakes thrills, or easy weekend laughs, there’s something queued up for you.
Here’s a date-wise look at what’s hitting theatres, and what each film broadly promises.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Marali Manasaagide (Kannada)
A reflective, emotion-forward Kannada drama anchored in personal change and second chances. Expect a journey-driven story that leans into relationships, self-discovery, and the quieter turns of life.
Friday, February 13, 2026 (The biggest release day)
Wuthering Heights (English)
Emily Brontë’s classic returns in a moody, large-scale adaptation built around intensity, obsession, and gothic atmosphere—tailor-made for fans of tragic romance.
Crime 101 (English)
A tightly wound crime thriller that stays grounded in method, patterns, and pursuit—more procedural tension than flashy spectacle, driven by the logic of the heist.
O’ Romeo (Hindi)
A dark, underworld-tinged love story with a violent edge—positioned as a Valentine’s weekend release with irony baked in.
Tu Yaa Main (Hindi)
This one is a survival thriller with a Gen-Z influencer angle and high-concept conflict.
Mon Maaney Na (Bengali)
A romance-drama that leans into nostalgia, timing, and unresolved emotion—more mood and relationship texture than plot-heavy turns.
DSP Dev 2 (Punjabi)
The sequel continues the cop-action saga with higher stakes, more drama, and franchise energy aimed squarely at fans of the first film.
Pookie (Tamil)
A romantic drama releasing in Valentine’s week; notably, it introduces Ajay Dhishan and RK Dhanusha in lead roles (with Vijay Antony attached as producer).
Punha Ekda Saade Maade Teen (Marathi) (also listed as “Punha Ekda Sade Made 3” in some places)
A popular comedy franchise returns with familiar faces and broad, family-friendly humour—designed for loyal fans and weekend crowds.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day releases)
Couple Friendly (Telugu/Tamil)
A modern relationship drama built for date-night viewing—light, contemporary, and rooted in urban romance dynamics.
Seetha Payanam (Telugu)
A drama led by a strong ensemble, positioned around emotional journeys and moral pressure points—performance-driven and story-heavy.
This week’s theatrical menu runs the full spectrum—gothic passion, crime precision, dark romance, survival thrills, and regional comedy comfort-food. If you’re choosing purely by mood: go big and dramatic on Feb 13, or keep it warm and romantic on Feb 14—either way, the Valentine’s weekend has options in every language lane.
By – Sonali