Jun 01, 2026 8:00pm IST
‘Peddi’ to ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’: Everything Releasing In Theatres This Week
The first week of June is bringing an unusually varied theatrical slate to Indian cinemas. Telugu big-ticket spectacles, Hindi comedies, Malayalam dramedies, Marathi entertainers and Hollywood franchise revivals are all arriving together, giving audiences a wide spread of genres to choose from. Leading the pack is Ram Charan’s ambitious sports action drama “Peddi,” while David Dhawan returns to big-screen comedy with “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.”
Hollywood, meanwhile, is betting on nostalgia with “Masters of the Universe” and the return of the “Scary Movie” franchise. Regional cinema also remains strong this week with releases like “Tumbadchi Manjula,” “Mollywood Times” and “Sarpanch” adding to the mix.
Peddi
Release date: June 4, 2026
Language: Telugu
Ram Charan headlines Buchi Babu Sana’s ambitious sports action drama alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar and Divyenndu. Set against the backdrop of rural wrestling and identity, “Peddi” blends large-scale action with emotional drama, while A.R. Rahman’s music adds heft. One to watch for its scale, genre ambition and Ram Charan’s physically transformative performance.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Hindi
David Dhawan reunites with son Varun Dhawan for a full-blown romantic comedy co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. Built around mistaken relationships, collapsing marriages and comic chaos, the film aims to revive the classic Bollywood rom-com template with glossy music, high-energy comedy and old-school crowd-pleasing theatrics.
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Bandar
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Hindi
Anurag Kashyap directs Bobby Deol in this dark legal drama co-starring Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad and Raj B. Shetty. The film follows a fading television star confronting allegations, media scrutiny and a collapsing justice system. Backed by Kashyap’s gritty storytelling instincts, “Bandar” arrives as one of the week’s most politically charged releases.
Masters Of The Universe
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: English
Directed by Travis Knight, this live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel franchise stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man alongside Jared Leto, Camila Mendes and Idris Elba. Set in the kingdom of Eternia, the fantasy epic follows Prince Adam’s battle against Skeletor. Nostalgia, large-scale world-building and blockbuster spectacle drive this ambitious reboot.
Scary Movie
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: English
The long-running parody franchise returns with “Scary Movie,” directed by Michael Tiddes and bringing back franchise faces including Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall. Designed as a send-up of modern horror cinema and pop culture excess, the reboot leans heavily into nostalgia-driven comedy while reviving one of Hollywood’s most recognizable spoof brands.
Tumbadchi Manjula
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Marathi
Directed by Vividh Korgaonkar, this Marathi mystery-comedy stars Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Om Bhutkar and Makarand Anaspure. A remake of the Kannada sleeper hit “Su From So,” the film blends folk horror, village humor and supernatural intrigue around the mystery of Manjula. The mix of eccentric storytelling and rooted atmosphere makes it one of the week’s more unusual regional releases.
Mango Pachcha
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Kannada
Marking the acting debut of Kiccha Sudeep’s nephew Sanchith Sanjeev, “Mango Pachcha” is a Kannada crime thriller directed by Viveka and co-starring Kaajal Kunder and Malashri. Built around crime, deception, and small-town tensions, the film arrives with strong launch buzz and could serve as a breakout vehicle for Kannada cinema’s newest entrant.
Mollywood Times
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Abhinav Sunder Nayak follows “Mukundan Unni Associates” with this Malayalam dramedy starring Naslen, Sharafudheen, Sangeeth Prathap and Althaf Salim. Set within the world of aspiring filmmakers and cinema culture, the film mixes humor, ambition and coming-of-age drama. Backed by Jakes Bejoy’s music, “Mollywood Times” carries strong youth appeal and meta-cinema energy.
Sarpanch
Release date: June 5, 2026
Language: Punjabi
Punjabi star Dev Kharoud headlines “Sarpanch” alongside Jasmin Bajwa and Sarbjit Cheema in a socially rooted village drama. Set in rural Punjab, the film follows a principled leader taking on alcoholism and local corruption while trying to protect his community. Positioned as an issue-driven commercial entertainer, the film blends action, emotion and grassroots politics.
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