Theatrical Releases This Week: ‘Jailer 2,’ ‘Street Fighter’ And ‘Ranabaali’

The theatrical slate this week brings together star-driven spectacles, regional dramas, mysteries, animation and international genre films. Rajinikanth returns with “Jailer 2”, Vijay Deverakonda headlines the period action drama “Ranabaali”, and the world of video game adaptations gets another big screen outing with “Street Fighter”.

Bengali cinema offers fresh entries in the Eken detective franchise and a historical drama centred on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, while Kannada and Punjabi releases explore romance, family expectations and sporting ambition. Here is a look at the films scheduled to release between October 15 and 17.

HINDI

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam

Release date: October 16

Directed by Avinash Arun, this biographical legal drama stars Rajkummar Rao as public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, known for his role in the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving attacker in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher also feature.

Nayyi Navelli

Release date: October 16

Yami Gautam leads this supernatural comedy directed by Balaji Mohan. The story follows Mohini, an apparently ideal new bride whose arrival transforms a chaotic household. But when her brother-in-law begins suspecting that something sinister lies behind her picture-perfect persona, domestic harmony gives way to supernatural intrigue. Addinath M  Kothare and Sunita Rajwar also feature.

ENGLISH

Street Fighter

Release date: October 16

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, this live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise brings its fighters to the big screen. The ensemble includes Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa, Vidyut Jammwal and David Dastmalchian. Fans can expect martial arts showdowns, familiar characters and a new cinematic take on the long-running fighting-game universe.

Whalefall

Release date: October 16

Directed by Brian Duffield, this survival thriller stars Austin Abrams as a scuba diver searching for his father’s remains. His mission turns into a desperate fight for survival when he is swallowed by a sperm whale, leaving him with roughly an hour of oxygen. Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue and Jane Levy also star.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Release date: October 16

Directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, this animated adventure begins when the farmer accidentally destroys the flock’s pumpkin patch. Shaun turns to science in an attempt to fix the disaster, but the experiment has unexpected consequences, unleashing a beast around Mossy Bottom. The stop-motion film offers a Halloween-season adventure for families and fans of Aardman’s mischievous sheep.

MARATHI

Sohla: Celebration Under the Grey Sky

Release date: October 16

This Marathi drama stars Pravin Dalimbkar, Devdatta Ghone and Vaishnavi Ghodke. Set around a traditional coming-of-age ceremony, the film explores the expectations placed on a young person as family relationships and personal circumstances complicate the occasion. Its intimate cultural setting makes it a choice for viewers seeking a family-centred story beyond mainstream spectacle.

TAMIL

Jailer 2

Release date: October 15

Nelson Dilipkumar returns to direct Rajinikanth as retired jailer Muthuvel Pandian, whose past draws him into a dangerous confrontation with a criminal underworld. Vidya Balan, S. J. Suryah, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan and Suraj Venjaramoodu feature in the sequel. The film reunites the franchise with its mix of action, star cameos and larger-than-life confrontations.

Drones

Release date: October 16

Directed by Raghav Mirdath, this Tamil science-fiction thriller stars Siddhi Idnani, Anjali P. Nair, Devadarshini and Dravid Selvam. The film brings technology and human conflict into the same frame, with drones at the centre of its premise. Its genre setup may appeal to viewers looking for a contemporary thriller built around technology rather than family drama.

TELUGU

Ranabaali

Release date: October 16

Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, this period action drama stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Set against the devastation and colonial exploitation associated with the Great Madras Famine of 1876 to 1878, the story follows a rebel who rises against British oppression. Arnold Vosloo also features.

Crazy Kalyanam

Release date: October 16

Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam and Anupama Parameswaran lead this Telugu comedy drama, alongside V. K. Naresh and Akhilraj Uddemarri. Its ensemble and wedding-oriented premise make it a pick for audiences drawn to contemporary Telugu relationship comedies.

Entha Chitram Katha

Release date: October 16

Entha Chitram Katha is an upcoming Telugu action-drama directed by Pottipogu Rakesh. When a hidden truth is exposed, it sparks a dangerous clash and a chain reaction of threats and betrayals. Trapped in this chaos, a group of ordinary individuals must fight a high-stakes battle for survival.

Garividi Lakshmi

Release date: October 17

Directed by Gowri Naidu Jammu, this Telugu biographical drama stars Anandhi, Srinivas Avasarala, Ankith Koyya and Rag Mayur. The film tells the story of Garividi Lakshmi, associated with the traditional performance form of Burrakatha. Its focus on a folk performer offers a portrait of regional artistry and cultural inheritance, making it stand apart from the week’s action-led releases.

VISA: Vintara Saradaga

Release date: October 17

Directed by Udbhav, this Telugu film stars Ashok Galla and Sri Gouri Priya, with Satya, Harsha Chemudu and Shivathmika Rajashekar also in the cast. The story follows young people navigating life and relationships in an overseas setting. The mix of romance and youthful experiences makes it a potential choice for viewers looking for a contemporary Telugu entertainer.

KANNADA

Brindavihari

Release date: October 16

Directed by Srinivasa Raju, this romantic musical stars Ganesh, Devika Bhatt and Malvika Sharma. Set in the mystical world of Brindavanam, it follows Madhava, whose love for Radha is upended when she leaves and Meera enters his life. The shifting relationships promise a tale of longing, heartbreak and the search for what love truly means.

BENGALI

Bohurupi: The Golden Daku

Release date: October 15

Directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, this Bengali thriller stars Jisshu Sengupta, Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Koushani Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar. The film places its characters amid danger, deception and shifting loyalties. Its ensemble and thriller framework make it one of the Bengali releases to watch this week.

The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra

Release date: October 15

Joydeep Mukherjee returns with another mystery featuring Anirban Chakrabarti as unconventional detective Eken Babu. This time, the investigation takes him to Kerala after the disappearance of Mihir Sen (Kamaleswar Mukherjee). Raima Sen, Ritwick Chakraborty and Somak Ghosh also feature. The franchise’s blend of detective work, humour and a new setting drives the appeal.

Emperor vs Sarat Chandra

Release date: October 15

Directed by Srijit Mukherji, this historical drama stars Tota Roy Chowdhury, Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty. It fictionalises Bengali novelist Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s fight against the British ban on his novel “Pather Dabi” in 1927. With literature, censorship and colonial authority at its centre, the film revisits a clash between artistic expression and imperial power.

PUNJABI

Thappi

Release date: October 16

Jagdeep Singh Warring directs this Punjabi sports drama starring Neeru Bajwa, Parminder Gill, Sunny Singh and Sukhwinder Chahal. When a proud wrestler insists on having a male heir, his daughter-in-law forms a girls’ kabaddi team instead. As the players take on New Zealand’s champions, the film brings gender expectations, sporting ambition and family legacy into the same arena.

Well Done

Release date: October 16

Directed by Janjot Singh, this Punjabi film stars Gulab Sidhu and Priyanshu Saryal. The release joins a week of regional dramas and entertainers, with its cast leading the story. 

B Town

Release date: October 16

Directed by Sukh Sanghera, this Punjabi thriller stars Rupinder Handa, Sukhman Cheema, Sardar Khera and Kudrat. Set against a contemporary backdrop, the film brings a younger cast into a story positioned between drama and suspense, giving audiences something beyond conventional romantic and family entertainers.