Courtrooms, cartoons and cosmic thrills: Next week small & big screen releases
Audiences are in for a packed week of entertainment as cinemas and streaming platforms roll out a wide mix of new releases. From courtroom comedies and crime thrillers to regional dramas and international series, the period between 15th and 21st September promises something for everyone.
In cinemas – Friday, September 19
Hollywood will see a variety of genres arriving together. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey aims to deliver a visual spectacle, while Afterburn comes with fast-paced action. Horror fans can look forward to The Toxic Avenger, a reimagining of the cult favourite, while Him brings a psychological edge with its mysterious storyline.
Bollywood’s big release of the week is Jolly LLB 3, the third instalment of the much-loved courtroom comedy-drama. Alongside it, Nishaanchi adds patriotic flavour with an action-packed narrative. Smaller releases include Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, the dramatic Vijeyta, and investigative tale Anveshan.
For families, Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India arrives in Hindi, while crime fans can turn to Quotation Gang Part 1, a Tamil thriller also making its Hindi debut.
Regional Releases
Marathi: Kurla To Vengurla, Aatli Baatmi Futlii, Dashavatar, Sabar Bonda, Aranya, Zing.
Telugu: Ilanti Cinema Meereppudu Chusundaru, Trikaali, Tunnel, Bhadrakaali, Beauty, Veera Chandrahasa, Daksha – The Deadly Conspiracy, Mr. Soldier.
Tamil: Quotation Gang P1, Shakthi Thirumagan, Thandakaaranyam.
Kannada: Room No. 111, Kamal Sridevi, Arasayyana Prema Prasanga, Jotheyagi Hithavagi, Khaali Dabba.
Bengali: Kapal, Ami Jokhon Hema Malini.
Malayalam: Vala – Story Of A Bangle.
On Streaming Platforms
The OTT calendar begins mid-week. On Wednesday, 17 September, Netflix drops the second season of 1670 and its new cooking competition Next Gen Chef. Amazon Prime launches Gen V Season 2, while Apple TV+ continues newsroom drama with The Morning Show Season 4. Netflix also premieres Matchroom – The Greatest Showmen, a documentary feature.
On Thursday, 18 September, the spotlight shifts to gripping dramas. Netflix adds Hindi series The Ba**ds of Bollywood along with Black Rabbit and Platonic – Blue Moon Hotel. The streamer also offers Same Day with Someone, a romantic drama film. Amazon Prime adds the Spanish-language film Belén to its library.
The busiest day is Friday, 19 September, when Netflix rolls out thrillers Billionaires’ Bunker and Haunted Hotel, plus the romantic feature She Said Maybe. JioStar presents Tamil thriller Police Police and the second season of Hindi courtroom drama The Trial. Tamil drama House Mates streams on ZEE5, while Lionsgate Play offers The Surfer and Sun NXT releases Indra.
Why this week matters for small & big screen
This week’s line-up highlights how audiences now divide their time between theatres and streaming screens. For those who love the big-screen experience, Jolly LLB 3 and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will be hard to miss. At the same time, binge-watchers have plenty to choose from, with Netflix alone offering a blend of series, documentaries and feature films.
Regional industries are also making their presence felt, with Telugu cinema leading the charge. The diversity of languages and themes ensures that viewers can travel from a Marathi family drama to a Tamil thriller or a Bengali romance within a single week.
In short, whether you’re drawn to superheroes, satire, family fun or courtroom battles, 15–21 September is a week that reflects the full spectrum of modern film and streaming culture on small & big screen.
