Theatrical Releases This Week: ‘Udta Teer,’ ‘Clayface,’ To ‘Hope’

This week’s theatrical releases bring together Hindi romantic dramas and thrillers, Hollywood horror and animation, regional comedies and family dramas, and international titles making their way to Indian cinemas. The line-up includes Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s “Udta Teer,” the DC horror film “Clayface,” Taika Waititi’s “Klara and the Sun” and Na Hong-jin’s “Hope,” alongside releases in Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu, Punjabi, Garhwali and Tagalog. Here’s what to watch on the big screen on October 22 and 23.

HINDI

Udta Teer

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, and directed by Aakash Kaushik, “Udta Teer” promises a mix of action, adventure and comedy. With Gulshan Grover and Rahul Bose also in the cast, the film brings together an ensemble of performers for a story that balances high-energy situations with humor.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Anuj Saini, “Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar” stars Alisha Chopra, Sparsh Walia and Sakshi Vaidya. A school reunion brings three friends back into each other’s lives, reopening questions about relationships, old feelings, and the choices they have made since leaving school. The film explores whether first love deserves another chance.

Tu Hai Meri Kiran

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Karan Rawal, “Tu Hai Meri Kiran” stars Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, alongside Sherlin Seth, Zarina Wahab and Purnendu Bhattacharya. What begins as a genuine emotional connection gradually turns into an all-consuming obsession, blurring the line between love and possession. The romantic drama examines how affection can become dangerous when the desire to hold on takes over.

Tum Mere Ho

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Ashish Panda, “Tum Mere Ho” stars Gurmeet Choudhary and Isha Malviya, with Shaan R. Grover and Anushkaa Luhar also featuring. The film follows a passionate love story that faces unexpected complications as action, adventure and personal choices threaten to alter the course of a relationship. Its appeal lies in the twists that test the couple’s commitment.

Doosra

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Abhinay Deo, “Doosra” draws inspiration from India’s famous 2002 NatWest final against England. The story follows Tara, a young girl from a conservative Rajasthani family, as cricket opens up a world beyond the restrictions around her. By connecting a defining sporting moment with an individual journey, the film explores how the game can reshape aspirations and challenge expectations.

Dhood

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Set in Rajasthan in the early 1990s, “Dhood” is a psychological thriller directed by Anand Singh Chouhan. The film stars Yashpal Sharma, Alka Amin and Bhawani Singh Chouhan. Rooted in its period and regional setting, the story builds tension around unsettling circumstances and its characters’ psychological undercurrents. Its appeal rests on the atmosphere and the mystery at its center.

Little Thomas

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Kaushal Oza, “Little Thomas” stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal. Set in Goa in the early 1990s, the film follows seven-year-old Thomas, whose longing for a younger sibling sets a family story in motion. From a child’s perspective, it explores a household’s emotional world and the gap between what children imagine and what adults understand.

ENGLISH

Clayface 

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by James Watkins, “Clayface” stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie. The DC horror thriller follows Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood actor whose life changes after he suffers a disfiguring injury and undergoes an experimental treatment. As his body and identity begin to transform, the line between reality and delusion grows increasingly unstable. The film takes a darker, body-horror approach to the comic-book universe.

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Zhang Gang, “Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass” sends the famously combative cat and mouse into a time-traveling adventure after they encounter a mysterious magical object. The animated film combines the duo’s familiar slapstick rivalry with elements drawn from Chinese folklore. Its central attraction is the collision of their timeless comic chaos with a fantastical world full of new dangers.

A Talent for Murder

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Anton Corbijn, “A Talent for Murder” stars Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke. Mirren plays crime novelist Patricia Highsmith, who is approached by a young man hoping to persuade her to write a new story about Tom Ripley. Adapted from Joanna Murray-Smith’s play “Switzerland”, the film brings literary intrigue and psychological tension together in a story about fiction, obsession and the people who inspire it.

The Fix

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Guy Moshe, “The Fix” stars Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson and Quincy Isaiah. The action thriller follows former CIA operatives whose mission in Tehran takes a dangerous turn after an operation in Afghanistan goes wrong. Forced into a rescue effort, they must navigate escalating risks and competing interests. The film is built around covert operations, high-stakes decisions and the consequences of a mission that spirals out of control.

Klara and the Sun

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Taika Waititi, “Klara and the Sun” stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Mia Tharia. Based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, the film centers on Klara, an artificial companion purchased by a family for their teenage daughter, Josie, who is struggling with loss and vulnerability. Through Klara’s observations, the story examines human connection, the meaning of love and what it means to care for someone.

MARATHI

Kapuskoonda

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Sachin Mohite, “Kapuskoonda” stars Sachin Pilgaonkar and Madhurani Gokhale Prabulkar, with Bhushan Patil and Bhau Kadam also in the cast. Set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra, the film explores family bonds through the relationship between a household and its beloved dog. Its emotional core lies in companionship, loyalty and the place animals occupy within a family.

GUJARATI

Damru

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Hardik Pareekh, “Damru” stars Sanjay Goradia, Nakshraaj and Nirali Oza, alongside Saurabh Rajyaguru, Hemang Dave, Makrand Shukla and Maulik Chauhan. The story follows three bellboys working at a secluded resort, where mysterious guests and concealed motives turn an ordinary workplace into a dangerous puzzle. As secrets surface, the men find themselves caught in a race shaped by suspicion and unexpected revelations.

Chor No. 1

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Rakesh Shah, “Chor No. 1” stars Shrey Maradiya, Rishi Jani and Aanchal Shah. The Gujarati comedy-drama follows a reckless young slacker who becomes entangled in an unusual local heist. What begins as an unlikely predicament draws him into a situation that tests his instincts and forces him to confront consequences he may not have anticipated. The film combines comic complications with a crime-driven premise.

TAMIL

Delivery Boy

Release date: October 23, 2026.

“Delivery Boy” stars Leo Sivakumar and Radikaa Sarathkumar. The action drama, directed by Nani Darla, follows a food delivery executive whose routine work pulls him into a conflict involving dangerous people. As the situation escalates, his everyday life gives way to a fight shaped by survival, family and responsibility. The film uses the familiar setting of delivery work as the starting point for a larger confrontation.

Irandu Vaanam

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Ram Kumar, “Irandu Vaanam” stars Vishnu Vishal and Mamitha Baiju. The romantic fantasy brings together a love story and elements that move beyond the ordinary, placing its characters in circumstances that test their connection. The film’s combination of romance and fantasy offers a different frame for exploring relationships, choices and the forces that can pull two people together or apart.

Haiku

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Yuvaraj Chinnasamy’s “Haiku” stars Aegan and Femina George, along with Sri Devi, Mime Gopi and Indhumathi Manikandan. The romantic drama follows a young protagonist navigating the complications of a modern relationship, with generational expectations and personal choices adding pressure to an already fragile bond. Its focus on the challenges of sustaining love gives the story a contemporary perspective on intimacy and commitment.

TELUGU

418

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Marking the directorial debut of Kirtan Nadagouda, “418” is a Telugu horror thriller presented by Prashanth Neel and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Chaithra J. Achar and Surya Raj Veerabathini. With horror at its center, the film aims to build suspense around a disturbing mystery, bringing together a new directorial voice and a production banner known for large-scale Telugu cinema.

321 (Love Marriage Vs Arranged)

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Shanthikumar Chilumula, “321 (Love Marriage Vs Arranged)” stars Mohith Pedada and Lavanya Sahukara. The story follows Abhi, an engineer who believes in love marriage, and Shruthi, who favors an arranged match. Their contrasting views become more complicated when women from Abhi’s past enter the picture, forcing the couple to confront their assumptions about love, compatibility and commitment.

MALAYALAM

Titans

Release date: October 22, 2026.

Directed by Prince Joy, “Titans” stars Jayasurya and Vinayakan, alongside Baby Jean and Nihal Nizam. The fantasy comedy unfolds in a Western-inspired world populated by colorful characters and eccentric costumes. Its unusual setting and playful visual approach distinguish it from a conventional comedy, offering a blend of fantasy, larger-than-life personalities and offbeat situations.

Orijinal

Release date: October 23, 2026.

“Orijinal,” a Malayalam science-fiction drama directed by Ramees, stars Sreenath Bhasi, Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Rajesh Madhavan. The story explores the connection between different versions of the same person across separate timelines. Its premise raises questions about identity, choices, and the lives that might emerge from different circumstances, placing a character-driven drama within a speculative framework.

TULU

Bana

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Nithin Rai Kukkuvalli, “Bana” stars Jayaprakash Shetty and Roopa Varkady. The Tulu family drama draws on the cultural tradition of Nagaradhana, or serpent worship, while exploring a household fractured by jealousy and hatred. Its regional setting and cultural roots provide the backdrop for a story about family relationships, inherited beliefs and the destructive effects of resentment.

PUNJABI

Daudaak

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Garry Khatrao, “Daudaak” stars Hardeep Grewal as an ambitious 400-meter sprinter determined to become a national champion. His sporting aspirations are thrown into turmoil when a high-stakes crisis turns the race for success into a fight for survival. The film brings the pressure of competitive athletics into a thriller, testing the protagonist’s endurance beyond the track.

GARHWALI

Ghasyari

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Sunil Badoni, “Ghasyari” stars Dinesh Baurai and Ramesh Rawat. The Garhwali drama follows women who trek deep into the wilderness at dawn to carry out exhausting daily chores, often confronting the threat of wild animals along the way. Rooted in the realities of life in Uttarakhand, the film highlights women’s resilience and the labor that sustains rural households.

TAGALOG

Always Yours, Never Mine

Release date: October 22, 2026.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, “Always Yours, Never Mine” stars Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. The Filipino romantic drama follows two people whose lives repeatedly intersect over three decades, with missed opportunities and changing circumstances complicating their connection. The passage of time becomes central to their story, asking whether a bond can endure when the people involved keep finding one another at the wrong moment.

KOREAN

Hope

Release date: October 23, 2026.

Directed by Na Hong-jin, “Hope” stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. The story begins when an unidentified object appears near a remote port town, triggering a mystery that threatens to upend the community. Blending an ensemble cast with an unsettling premise, the film builds tension around the unknown and the consequences of confronting something beyond ordinary understanding.