Theatrical Releases This Week: ‘Nakhrewaalii’, ‘Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47’, To ‘Wicker’

The last weekend of October brings a diverse mix of films to Indian cinemas, with releases across Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada and Malayalam. Venkatesh Daggubati’s “Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47” adds a Telugu family entertainer to the line-up, while “Nakhrewaalii” explores modern romance and “Pyre” turns to an elderly couple’s enduring love. International titles such as “Wicker” and “Sense and Sensibility” offer audiences contrasting takes on romance, while genre fans can look forward to thrillers including “Signal at 11:30” and “#Cult”. Here’s a look at the films arriving in theatres this week.

HINDI

Nakhrewaalii

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Rahul Shanklya, this romantic comedy stars Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava in a playful reversal of the familiar Laila-Majnu dynamic. As a young man discovers that winning love requires stepping into a woman’s shoes, the film promises a contemporary take on gender roles, relationships and society’s expectations of men and women.

Pyre

Release date: October 30, 2026

Vinod Kapri’s “Pyre” finds its love story in the quiet, often overlooked corners of old age. Set in the Himalayas, it follows Ama and Babu, an elderly couple who have waited 28 years for their son to return. Padam Singh Kapri and Hira Devi lead this intimate drama, which finds its emotional force in companionship, loneliness and a hope that refuses to die.

ENGLISH

Wicker

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, this offbeat fantasy romance stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki. A fisherwoman commissions a husband fashioned from wicker, unsettling her conservative seaside village. Its bizarre premise makes this an intriguing pick for audiences seeking romance with an unconventional twist.

Sense and Sensibility

Language: English

Release date: October 30, 2026

Jane Austen’s enduring tale of love, money and sisterhood returns in a new adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles play sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. With Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw also starring, the period drama offers a fresh opportunity to revisit Austen’s sharply observed romantic world.

The Fix

Language: English

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Guy Moshe, this action thriller features Zachary Levi and Liam Neeson. After an operation in Afghanistan goes disastrously wrong, a battle-scarred group of CIA operatives heads into Tehran to attempt a daring rescue. With Quincy Isaiah, Wes Chatham and Jake Choi among the cast, the film targets viewers who prefer high-stakes missions and militarised action.

The Influencer Project

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Mike Nybroe, this horror thriller stars content creator Chiara King as a version of herself traveling to Copenhagen to document the realities of online fame. But when an obsessive stalker begins tracking her movements, the project turns into a fight for survival. The film taps into the uneasy overlap between influencer culture, parasocial obsession and the dangers of living life on camera.

GUJARATI

Tari Mari Laganio

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Sudhir Kharwa and Shailesh Rahane, this Gujarati comedy-drama stars Shubham Patil, Mukhi Nivedita, Tanmay Popat and Hitesh Waghela. Set against the experiences of young people navigating college, love and friendship, the film also explores the influence of parents and teachers on their choices. 

TAMIL

Signal at 11:30

Release date: October 30, 2026

A routine late-night journey turns into a fight for survival in Malarvizhi Natesan’s thriller. Santhosh Prathap and Bhavya Trikha lead a story in which a sudden encounter on the road unleashes chaos. The ticking-clock setup makes this a natural choice for viewers drawn to tightly wound, night-time suspense.

Enemy of the Smuggler

Release date: October 30, 2026

Inspired by real customs investigations, this crime thriller by Samaya Murali examines the battle against organized smuggling networks operating through coastal routes and airports. Saran, J. D. Chakravarthy, Lal, Radhika Sarathkumar, Kaali Venkat and Mime Gopi feature in the film. 

TELUGU

Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47

Release date: October 30, 2026

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, this family action comedy stars Venkatesh Daggubati as Chittibabu and Srinidhi Shetty as his wife, Swarna. When an unexpected incident unsettles their seemingly picture-perfect household, buried tensions and family secrets begin to surface. 

Killer

Release date: October 30, 2026

Poorvaaj directs and stars alongside Jyothi Poorvaj in this Telugu thriller, which also features Chandra Kanth Kollu, Vishal Raj, Archana Ananth and Gautam Chakradhar Koppisetty. The film is listed as a science-fiction action thriller, making its genre blend the main draw. 

Ittlu Arjuna

Release date: October 30, 2026, subject to confirmation

Directed by Mahesh Uppala, this romantic action drama stars Sai Aniesh as Arjun, a mute man whose one-sided love for Keerthi, played by Anaswara Rajan, takes an unexpected turn when danger draws them into Peddanna’s orbit. Vennela Kishore and Mukesh Rishi also appear in the cast. 

#Cult

Release date: October 30, 2026

Written and directed by Vishwak Sen, this slasher thriller follows a group of college friends whose getaway turns into a nightmare when a masked killer begins hunting them down. Starring Sen, Gayatri Bhardwaj, Tarak Ponnappa and Murali Sharma, the film promises a blood-soaked fight for survival, backed by Ravi Basrur’s score.

KANNADA

Chandrahaasa

Release date: October 30, 2026

Set in North Karnataka, Anand Shivappa Kalakabandi’s “Chandrahaasa” follows childhood friends Soma and Chandra as family struggles, cricket gambling and the responsibilities of fatherhood reshape their lives. Harish Hiriyur, Chayashree Umesh and Ningaraju Mandya star in the drama, which examines how love, family pressures and adult responsibilities test the bonds formed in childhood.

MALAYALAM

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Release date: October 30, 2026, subject to confirmation

Directed by Nikhil Mohan and written by Sanoop Thykoodam and Mohan, this comedy drama features Arjun Ashokan, Althaf Salim, Balu Varghese and Sarath Sabha, alongside Sreelakshmi Vijayan, Anna Susan Roy and Akshaya Premnath. Its ensemble and madcap setup make it one to watch for viewers in the mood for a Malayalam comedy.