Theatrical Releases This Week: From ‘Daayra’, ‘Vibe’ To ‘The Uprising’

The theatrical calendar for the week of September 18, 2026, brings a wide-ranging slate of films across languages and genres. Hindi releases include Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s “Daayra”, Kunal Kemmu’s “Vibe” and “Love Lottery,” while Hollywood arrives with “Practical Magic 2”, “The Uprising,” “The Weight” and the new “Resident Evil.” Alongside them, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Haryanvi cinema add a mix of thrillers, dramas, romances, comedies and action films to the theatrical line-up.

HINDI 

Daayra

Release date: September 18, 2026

Meghna Gulzar's “Daayra” brings Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran together as DCP Ajooni Kohli and DCP Raman Kumar, two police officers drawn to opposing sides of a controversial case. Inspired by true events, the investigative thriller examines truth, accountability and the moral limits of justice.

Vibe

Release date: September 18, 2026

Kunal Kemmu writes, directs, produces and stars in "Vibe," an action-comedy that pairs him with Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and debutant Vanshika Dhir. The story follows two hapless friends whose already chaotic lives take an even wilder turn. Kemmu’s second directorial outing after “Madgaon Express” makes this a film to watch.

Love Lottery 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Kabir Duhan Singh and Vijayant Kohli headline Arvind Pandey's “Love Lottery.” Combining courtroom drama, murder mystery and suspense, the film revolves around a city couple whose broken relationship becomes entangled in a far more dangerous situation. Its genre mash-up makes it an intriguing theatrical proposition.

Nawmai: The Wancho Warrior 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Jovi Wangsa directs "Nawmai: The Wancho Warrior", an Arunachal Pradesh-set traditional war film featuring Lemngam Atraham, Dharm Dingwang Wangham and Powang Wangsa. Built around Wancho culture and a fictional conflict, the film brings a comparatively unexplored regional world to the big screen.

Om Ka Hari

Release date: September 18, 2026

Harish Vyas' “Om Ka Hari” stars Anshuman Jha, Ayesha Kapur, Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha, Shivani Tanksale and Raghubir Yadav. Set against a Bhopal backdrop, the Hindi drama centers on Om Prasad Sharma and his family, with the ensemble suggesting a story driven as much by relationships as by its central characters.

ENGLISH 

Practical Magic 2 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Nearly three decades after the original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in “Practical Magic 2.” Directed by Susanne Bier, the sequel brings back Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing while introducing Joey King and Maisie Williams. The Owens family's magical legacy and its enduring curse are once again at stake.

The Weight 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe lead Padraic McKinley's historical drama "The Weight," alongside Julia Jones and Austin Amelio. Set in 1930s Oregon, the film follows incarcerated widower Samuel Murphy, who is offered freedom in exchange for joining a dangerous gold-smuggling operation. Its period setting and morally fraught premise give this prison drama considerable intrigue.

The Uprising 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Paul Greengrass turns to 14th-century England for “The Uprising,” starring Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander and Thomasin McKenzie. Set against the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, the historical drama follows a grieving ploughman who becomes entangled in a rebellion against an unjust system. Greengrass' visceral filmmaking makes the period epic worth the big-screen experience.

Chasing Rahul 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Munavar Zama's "Chasing Rahul" puts Sunaina Ruth Priti Mudaliar and Saketh Janardhana at the centre of a modern Bangalore romance. Sama sets out to find the old-school love story she has always believed in while discovering the quieter beauty of the city. At just an hour, the intimate romantic drama offers a compact alternative to larger releases.

Resident Evil 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Zach Cregger reinvents the "Resident Evil" franchise with Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser. The new story follows Bryan, a medical courier whose seemingly ordinary night turns into a fight for survival amid a terrifying outbreak. With Cregger coming off "Barbarian" and "Weapons," this horror-action reboot is built for audiences who want their franchise scares with a fresh edge.

MARATHI 

Manjar 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Susshil Mahadev's "Manjar" brings Siddharth Menon, Onkar Bhojane, Bhagyashree Limaye, Tejas Raut and Sayaji Shinde together in a Marathi family entertainer about four close friends whose plan to get two of them married spirals into unexpected chaos. With friendship, romance and mystery at its core, the cat-themed premise adds an unusual hook.

GUJARATI 

Chatni 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Saandeep Patel's "Chatni" stars Malhar Thakar, Puja Joshi and Prashant Barot in a family romance rooted in food, ambition and legacy. Thakar plays a young engineer who leaves a secure career to join his family's 115-year-old farsan business and attempts to turn its cherished chutney into a modern brand.

Firki 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Set between London and Gujarat, Dharmessh Mehta's "Firki" follows a young man's seemingly simple decision that triggers a chain of lies, love and escalating confusion. Vatsal Sheth, Esha Kansara, Johny Lever, Vrajesh Hirjee and Anang Desai lead the Gujarati comedy. Its cross-cultural setting and ensemble make it a light theatrical option.

TAMIL 

Enna Vilai 

Release date: September 17, 2026

National Award-winning writer-director Sajeev Pazhoor brings Nimisha Sajayan and Karunas together in "Enna Vilai," a mystery drama set in Rameswaram. Sajayan plays a lawyer caught in an unusual case involving a mysterious jewel that threatens a family. With family tensions intersecting with social and political themes, the film promises a layered thriller.

BeeP 

Release date: September 18, 2026

A murder investigation collides with the unlikely ambitions of a group of college misfits in L. Shanmuga Sundar's "BeeP." Raaghav Ranganathan, Prerna Khanna, Yamini Lakshmanan and Priyadarshini Rajkumar lead the Tamil psychological crime thriller, which deliberately favors character and suspense over conventional guns-and-gore treatment.

The Dark Heaven 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Balaaji's "The Dark Heaven" drops Sidhu Sid into an investigation surrounding a string of mysterious deaths in the hill village of Mekkarai, where men are believed to die every seven years. Tharshika, Riythvika Panneerselvam, Vela Ramamoorthy and Nizhalgal Ravi also star in the film. The remote setting and supernatural-tinged mystery give this crime thriller its edge.

Nallapadam 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Praburam C's "Nallapadam" puts Dr A. Harish and Dhanalakshmi at the centre of an unusual social comedy. Harish plays Kumaran, a man whose life revolves around alcohol until a nationwide prohibition changes everything. Motta Rajendran, Kalki Raja, Rama and Priyadarshini are also a part of the cast. The film's comic take on addiction gives it a distinctly unconventional premise.

Paris Cafe 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Saraj Seelan makes his directorial debut with "Paris Cafe," an emotional romantic drama led by Guru Somasundaram and Anumol. The film follows Gautham, a doctor, and Thara, an activist, whose relationship is tested when a buried truth from seven years earlier resurfaces. Archana Kumar, Vijai Vishwa and Nayana Sai also feature in the film.

Cold Call 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Thambidurai Ethuraj's "Cold Call" turns a 2023 kidnapping case into a shifting crime mystery. Krishna Vijay, Siddu Moolimani, Shree Vaishnav and Nisha Hegde feature in the Tamil thriller, which follows four market research executives who become prime suspects after a businessman's 13-year-old son is kidnapped. Its fractured perspectives make it a potentially intriguing investigation.

All Pass

Release date: September 18, 2026

Mydeen's "All Pass" takes a different look at North Chennai, centering on three families whose peaceful lives are disrupted when nature puts them through an unexpected test. Dushyanth and Janani lead the family drama, with Jayaprakash, Senthil Kumari, Subramaniam Siva, Vinodhini and Prasanna Balachandran among the supporting cast.

TELUGU 

Secret Soldier 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Akki Viswanadha Reddy's "Secret Soldier" stars Nihal Kodhaty, Surya Srinivas, Harshitha Rao and Kamal Kamaraju in an action thriller about a young student pulled into a conspiracy involving counterfeit currency and hidden political schemes. As he fights to protect his family and clear his name, the film offers a grounded thriller setup with plenty of stakes.

Good Time 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Nikhil Gajula, Anyuktha Nallani, Soundarya Lahari and Hrithik Shetty lead "Good Time," a Telugu drama directed by Chanakya Jilla. The film centres on a group of young people navigating relationships, friendship and the complications that come with growing up. Its youthful ensemble and contemporary setting make it an easy pick for audiences looking for a lighter regional release.

Anumana Pakshi 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Vimal Krishna's "Anumana Pakshi" blends comedy, horror and thriller elements, with Rag Mayur, Merin Philip, Prince Cecil and Brahmaji in the cast. The story follows a man whose deep suspicion of everyone around him turns ordinary situations into chaos before an unexpected investigation changes the stakes. The genre mash-up gives the film its biggest theatrical hook.

Kalyanam Kamaniyam Jeevitam 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Khan Durrani and Sahithi Avancha headline "Kalyanam Kamaniyam Jeevitam", directed by Ravi Lokireddy and Sigireddy Satish Kumar. Udhay Pulime plays the antagonist in the drama, which also features Satyanand Lanka, Vishika and Kakinada Nani. With romance and conflict at its center, the film brings a new ensemble to Telugu screens.

Vegaleela 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Sai Aasrith, Aadarsh Pundhir, Ram Bhupati and Poojitha Pundhir lead Ghantasala Naga Viswanath's "Vegaleela." Positioned as a drama, comedy and romance, the Telugu film follows its young ensemble through an emotionally charged story that balances relationships with lighter moments. Its fresh cast and genre blend make it a comparatively under-the-radar theatrical option this week.

Happy Journey 

Release date: September 18, 2026

A road trip becomes the setting for Abhiramm Naidu's "Happy Journey", starring Aamani, Jinisha Alishetty, Annapoorna, Prudhvi Dandamudi, Vamshidhar Goud and Jhansi. The Telugu comedy-drama uses a journey to bring its characters together, making the ensemble and changing dynamics central to the film. For viewers looking for a lighter, relationship-driven outing, this could be the week's pick.

418

Release date: September 18, 2026

Kirtan Nadagouda's "418" takes horror into a medical college in a village gripped by fear, where science collides with superstition and an unexplained anomaly refuses to fit either world. Chaithra Achar, Charan Lakkaraju, Surya Raj Veerabathini, Preethi Pagadala and Shashank Patil feature in the Telugu thriller, presented by Prashanth Neel.

KANNADA 

Amartha 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Srinagar Kitty and Meghana Raj reunite on screen in "Amartha", directed by Guru Hegde and Vinay Preetham. The Kannada drama follows Lakshmi's journey from childhood into youth, tracing the changes in her life and the relationships that shape it. With Kriti Shetty, Usha Bhandari and Manju Bhashini also featured, the film brings an emotional, relationship-led story to theatres.

City Lights 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Duniya Vijay's "City Lights" moves from rural Karnataka to Bengaluru, following two people who leave their village only to confront the city's harsher realities. Vinay Rajkumar and Monisha Vijaykumar lead the Kannada drama-romance, which examines survival, relationships and the gap between dreams and urban life. Its Bengaluru setting gives the familiar city-versus-dreams story a grounded frame.

Anireekshita Atithigalu

Release date: September 18, 2026

One guest house. One unexpected arrival. A chain of consequences. Manoj Annaiah writes and directs "Anireekshita Atithigalu", a Kannada crime thriller starring Vivek Simha, Mythri Jaggi, Samprathi Alva, Harita Shah and Shri Datta. The film deliberately keeps its central mystery under wraps, with its official trailer promising a dark turn after an apparently simple encounter.

MALAYALAM 

Ottam Thullal 

Release date: September 18, 2026

G. Marthandan's "Ottam Thullal" is a Malayalam family comedy set in the village of Methanam, where rituals and beliefs hold considerable sway. Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Vijayaraghavan, Harisree Ashokan and Kalabhavan Shajon feature in the ensemble, with Binu Sasiram handling the story, screenplay and dialogues. Its humour-driven village setting makes it an accessible theatrical choice.

BENGALI 

Beporoya 

Release date: September 17, 2026. 

Abhirup Ghosh's "Beporoya" puts Adrit Roy and debutant Aryaa Ray at the centre of a romance about the intoxicating, transformative and sometimes frightening experience of first love. Told across seven emotional stages, the Bengali drama promises a coming-of-age love story that tracks how one relationship can reshape two lives.

Autobi 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Soumava Banerjee's psychological thriller "Autobi" sends Madhumita Sarcar, Saheb Chatterjee, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and Aryann Bhowmik into the eerie Chamsutti forest. When Dimple's sister disappears, she begins a desperate search that forces her to confront childhood trauma as hallucinations and reality begin to blur. The forest setting gives this mystery a distinctly unsettling edge.

Daktar Kaku 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Prosenjit Chatterjee, Riddhi Sen, Ena Saha, Shubhashree Ganguly and Rajatava Dutta feature in Pavel's "Daktar Kaku," a Bengali family drama built around a father and son's conflicting ideals as doctors. When personal differences collide with their shared responsibility to save lives, the film asks whether professional duty can bridge a deeply fractured relationship.

PUNJABI 

Mitti De Putt 

Release date: September 18, 2026

R Malkana's "Mitti De Putt" plunges into a generations-old feud between two villages, where land, power and revenge have kept families divided. Dev Kharoud leads the Punjabi action drama alongside Vikramjeet Virk, Pardeep Cheema, Sharan Kaur and Yograj Singh. With brotherhood, bloodshed and honour at its core, the film is built for the big screen.

HARYANVI 

Azaad Singh 

Release date: September 18, 2026

Vikram Thori's Haryanvi drama "Azaad Singh" follows a carefree village boy who, after losing his parents, grows up with his grandmother and discovers an exceptional talent for sport. Amit Antil, Misty Bhardwaj and Pooja Brahmbhatt star in the story of a young man presented with opportunities to join the armed forces.