Mar 30, 2026 12:07pm IST
‘The Drama,’ ‘Biker’ and ‘Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come’: Everything Releasing in Theatres This Week
We are already three months into 2026 and are now stepping into April with a packed release calendar. After a long time, this year has been consistently exciting for the big screen, with theatres almost always having something hot and happening every single week. While the “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” wave continues to dominate cinemas, last week also belonged in part to Ryan Gosling’s “Project Hail Mary.” Now, as we move into a new week and a new month, there is once again a long list of exciting titles lining up.
So, with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya starrer “The Drama” headlining this week’s slate, here is everything hitting the big screen over the next few days.
The Drama
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: English
“The Drama,” directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, and Alana Haim, revolves around a couple whose relationship begins to unravel just as they are about to take the biggest step of their lives. With a cast this interesting and a setup that promises emotional chaos, awkward truths, and tension beneath the surface, this one could be a solid watch for fans of layered relationship dramas.
Naanu Karunakara
Release date: April 2, 2026
Language: Kannada/Telugu
“Naanu Karunakara” seems to be aiming for an emotionally rooted, character led story with its focus firmly on one man’s journey. Films like these often work best when they lean into personal conflict and human emotion, which makes this one a potential watch for those looking for something more grounded and heartfelt this week.
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Vaazha II: Biopic Of A Billion Bros
Release date: April 2, 2026
Language: Malayalam
“Vaazha II: Biopic Of A Billion Bros” looks set to bring back the chaotic, hyper relatable energy that made the first film click with younger audiences. Tapping once again into friendship, boyhood confusion, and everyday absurdity, the sequel seems positioned as a fun watch for anyone who enjoys coming of age stories with humour, local flavour, and a strong dose of bro culture.
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: English
“Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come,” directed by Matt Bettinelli Olpin and Tyler Gillett and starring Samara Weaving, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, and Kathryn Newton, picks up the chaos after the first film’s blood soaked survival game. With another twisted family setup, dark humour, and brutal horror energy in play, this one looks like an easy watch for fans of slick, violent, and wildly entertaining studio horror.
Simhapuriya Simha
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Kannada
“Simhapuriya Simha” follows a humble devotee of Goddess Maariyamma who begins experiencing visions of a past life in which he was a betrayed prince. As divine signs lead him toward a hidden land and a buried legacy, he must rise to protect a sacred forest and reclaim justice tied to his forgotten destiny.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: English
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” takes Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and the Mushroom Kingdom gang into a much bigger cosmic adventure, expanding the world beyond the first film into a galaxy scale mission. Packed with familiar characters, new additions, and colourful chaos, the sequel is designed as a bigger, faster, and more adventurous animated ride.
Carmeni Selvam
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Tamil
Directed by Ram Chakri and starring Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, and Abhinaya, “Carmeni Selvam” revolves around Selvam, a man living a peaceful life whose world begins to shift when greed for money takes over. What follows is a family rooted drama about values, choices, and the emotional cost of wanting more.
Biker
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Telugu
Directed by Abhilash Reddy and led by Sharwanand, “Biker” is being positioned as India’s first motocross film and follows a determined rider navigating the high risk world of competitive biking. The film appears to blend adrenaline heavy sports action with an emotional character journey, making it more than just a race movie on paper.
Super Duper
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Marathi
“Super Duperr” is a Marathi comedy drama directed by Sameer Asha Patil and starring Lalit Prabhakar and Vidula Chougule. The film revolves around a bizarre housing mix up where a traditional, rustic family and a modern urban couple are both sold the same flat, setting off a chaotic and comic clash of lifestyles under one roof.
Rakasa
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Telugu
The film follows Veeru, an NRI who returns to his village after a decade, hoping to reunite with the love of his life. But things take a wild turn when he accidentally awakens an ancient evil and finds himself trapped inside a haunted fort connected to a fearsome Brahmarakshas, setting off a chaotic mix of comedy, fantasy, and supernatural danger.
Leader
Release date: April 3, 2026
Language: Tamil
A seemingly ordinary man finds himself pulled into a dangerous web of crime, betrayal, and police pursuit, where survival becomes a daily battle. As rival criminal forces close in and the law tightens its grip, he is pushed to his limits, doing everything he can to protect the people he loves from a storm that could destroy them all.
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