The festive season has started and the Dussehra weekend is around the corner. From Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s Jigra to Rajkummar Rao and Trupti Dimri’s Vicky Vidya video; Let Bollywood intervene to make it special for you. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of movies and shows releasing this week for you to enjoy with your loved ones. Check out an interesting line-up that will definitely leave you all in a tizzy.
1. Jigra
- Release date: 11 October
- Star Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa
- Director: Vasan Bala
- Style: action, thriller
- Where to watch/OTT platform: in nearby theaters
Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s much-awaited film, Jigra will release on October 11. The upcoming action-thriller, backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Alia’s Eternal Sunshine Productions, tells the heart-touching story of a sister, Satya, who goes to extreme lengths. Rescue and protect your brother Ankur Anand, who is imprisoned and tortured in a foreign prison.
2. That video of Vicky Vidya
- Release date: 11 October
- Star Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Trupti Dimri, Mallika Sherawat, Vijay Raaz, Mukesh Tiwari, Tiku Talsania, Archana Patel, Rakesh Bedi and Ashwini Kalsekar.
- Director: Raj Shandilya
- Style: comedy drama
- Where to watch/OTT platform: in nearby theaters
If you are in the mood to do a light-hearted comedy, then Vicky Vidya’s video looks quite promising. The story of the film starring Rajkummar Rao and Trupti Dimri unfolds when a married couple decides to document their first night. After the video is lost, things turn upside down for him and his family.
3. Sarfira
- Release date: 11 October
- Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Radhikka Madan, Paresh Rawal and Seema Biswas
- Director: Sudha Kongara
- Style: Drama
- Where to watch/OTT platform: DisneyPlus Hotstar.
Next name on the list is Akshay Kumar starrer Sarfira which is all set for digital release this week. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film is an inspiring story set against the backdrop of India’s growing startup culture and the aviation industry. It tells the story of a man from a small village in Maharashtra who wants to fulfill his big dream of starting a low-cost airline to break the cost and caste barriers.
4. In-game
- Release date: 10 October
- Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk
- Director: Mudassar Aziz
- Style: comedy drama
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Netflix
Another film starring Akshay Kumar ready for digital release is the comedy film, Khel Khel Mein. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the comedy-drama revolves around the idea of ​​handing over your phone to your spouse in the hope that you have nothing to hide.
5. The night is young
- Release date: 11 October
- Star Cast: Barun Sobti, Priya Bapat and Anjali Anand
- Director: Sumeet Vyas
- Style: comedy drama
- Where to watch/OTT platform: sony liv
If you are into binge watching then Raat Jawan Hai starring Barun Sobti, Priya Bapat and Anjali Anand can be added to your watching list. Directed by Sumeet Vyas, the series promises an interesting story based around the humorous and chaotic aspects of parenting while reflecting the complexities of adulthood. Its streaming will start on Sony Liv on 11 October 2024.
A perfect list of movies and shows releasing this week includes the best of both worlds. Whether you want to watch some serious, inspirational or light-hearted movies, the Dussehra weekend has everything for you.
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