Mar 02, 2026 7:12pm IST
‘The Bride!’, ‘Boong’, And ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ – Everything Releasing In Theatres This Week
March is shaping up to be an exciting month for cinema in India, with one of the most talked-about box office clashes in recent memory set for March 19 between “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” and “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for the Grown-Ups”. But even before that showdown, this week offers a diverse slate of big-screen releases. From The Bride! hitting theatres to Boong, fresh off India’s historic BAFTA win, there’s plenty for audiences to choose from.
Here’s a complete list of films releasing in theatres this week:
Charak: Fair of Faith
Director: Shieladitya Moulik
Release Date: March 6, 2026
Produced by Sudipto Sen, best known for “The Kerala Story”, “Charak: Fair of Faith” has been making headlines in recent weeks due to the controversies surrounding it. The film explores the darker side of customs and traditions, where the line between right and wrong begins to blur.
Boong
Director: Lakshmipriya Devi
Release Date: March 6, 2026
Winner of the Best Children & Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTAs, “Boong” tells the story of Brojendro “Boong” Singh, a nine-year-old boy living with his single mother near the border. As he grapples with political tension, a fractured family and the uncertainties of childhood, Boong sets out with his friend on a journey to find his estranged father — an adventure that reshapes his understanding of home and belonging.
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Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya
Director: Vikas Arora
Release Date: March 6, 2026
Starring Jatin Sarna, Madhurima Roy and Pranay Pachauri, “Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya” follows two people deeply in love, whose bond appears strong enough to move mountains. However, when tragedy strikes and a third person enters their lives, their relationship is pushed to its limits.
The Bride!
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Release Date: March 6, 2026
Reimagining the “Bride of Frankenstein” story in 1930s Chicago, the film follows a lonely Frankenstein who creates a companion — only for the Bride to assert an identity of her own. Blending gothic horror with defiant romance, the film promises a bold reinterpretation of a classic monster tale.
Hasee Toh Phasee (Re-release)
Director: Vinil Mathew
Release Date: March 6, 2026
The offbeat romantic comedy returns to theatres in a special re-release. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra, the film follows two mismatched individuals navigating love and chaos. Known for its quirky humour and unconventional heroine, it has built a loyal fan base over the years.
Hoppers
Director: Daniel Chong
Release Date: March 6, 2026
This animated sci-fi adventure follows a young animal lover who uses experimental technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver. Immersed in the animal kingdom, she uncovers political tensions beneath the forest’s surface. As a threat to their habitat looms, she must unite the woodland creatures to protect their world.
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