Sarangapani Jathakam wins over in theaters and Phule finally releases, while Netflix leads OTT space with Jewel Thief and Bullet Train Explosion
Sampoornesh Babu’s Sodara
A comeback for Sampoornesh Babu into theatres after a longish break Sodara is directed by Manmohan Menampalley with music by Sunil Kashyap. The story set in a rural village with two brothers at the centre of it. Chiru, the elder, known for his responsibility and unwavering sense of duty, and Pavan, the younger, whose charm and impulsiveness often get him into trouble. Though bound by blood and love, the brothers’ contrasting personalities ignite a series of emotional conflicts.
Phule – The Much-Awaited Biopic
Anant Mahadevan directorial biopic Phule on the life and times of the two pioneering social reformers of 19th century JyotiRao Phule and his wife – a brave reformer Savitri Bai Phule after many cuts finally releases on April 25. The film will be showcasing their journey, their challenges, how despite challenges they managed to educate 100s of kids – many among them Dalits and women, who weren’t allowed to go to school in those days. Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha play the roles of Jyotiba and Savitri Bai.
The Laughter Riot Sarangapani Jathakam
Starring the happening talent Priyadarshi as the lead, this all-age entertainer is said to have youth engaging thrills, family entertaining fun and releases on April 25. The ensemble cast of the film includes Roopa Koduvayur as the female lead along with VK Naresh, Tanikella Bharani, Avasarala Srinivas, Vennela Kishore, Viva Harsha and other senior actors in the pivotal roles
The Heist Drama Chaurya Paatam
A heist story with a love story thrown in. Thats what Nikhil Gollamari directorial is all about. The film stars Indhra Ram, Payal Radhakrishna and Rajeev Kanakala. The plot revolves around four criminals who target India’s most peaceful village for robbery, but their heist plans are disrupted when they discover the seemingly tranquil community harbours sinister secrets.
Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins
A master thief (Rehan) who is manipulated into a mission to steal the legendary African Red Sun diamond sets the plot rolling for this Saif Ali Khan starrer Jewel Thief o Netflix. What begins as a meticulously planned heist spirals into a dangerous game of double-crosses and shifting loyalties. In this high-octane battle of wits and wills, with Nikita Dutta, Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor also in the cast, the ingenious con artist Rehan devises a diamond heist while trying to outsmart Rajan, his sadistic adversary.
Bullet Train Explosion based on The Bullet Train
Haven’t we heard this before – but we all one more movie of a speeding train doesn’t hurt of it is made well. Hayabusa 60 a Tokyo bound E5 Series Shinkansen gets a bomb threat. The first line manager Kazuya Takaichi get the call, and the train is now forced to maintain a speed of 120 km/hr or it will explode. And the drama goes on. This Japanese film is made based on the classic that goes back to 1975 – The Bullet Train
Ayyana Mane on Zee5
The Kannada language crime thriller directed and acted by Ramesh Indira starring Kushee Ravi, Akshya Nayak, Manasi Sudhir, Vijay Shobraj is streaming on Zee 5. Kushee plays Jaji, who is married into a family haunted by a dark past. This is a family that has had three of the daughters in law who did under mysterious circumstances. And it is Jaji who is trying to unravel the mystery.
Veera Dheera Sooran
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 released in theatres on March 27, 2025. it had a fairly successful run at box office and now it finally releases on OTT. The plot is built around Kaali (Vikram) a provision store owner and a doting husband and a loving father. However his dark past and involvement with a dangerous crime network and his mysterious mission transform the family drama into thriller mode.
