On the big screen,we have the cult sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares, Dwayne Johnson's powerful transformation in The Smashing Machine, the Malayalam comedy Avihitham, and the acclaimed women-centric drama Feminichi Fathima.
THEATRE RELEASES
Tron: Ares | October 10
The third entry in the cult sci-fi movie trilogy comprising Tron (182) and Tron Legacy (2010) sees the digital world causing the rift in the real world, with characters from the alternate reality interacting with those on Earth. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Rønning, it stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Jodi Turner-Smith, and Evan Peters.
The Smashing Machine | October 10
Benny Safdie’s character-driven drama explores UFC fighter Marc Kerr’s rise and tumultuous career, with Dwayne Johnson transforming into Kerr and Emily Blunt as his wife. The film probes deeply into Kerr’s career and personal demons.
Avihitham | October 10
Director Senna Hegde returns with the Malayalam-language Avihitham, a comic exploration of adultery set in a familiar milieu, starring Unni Raja and Ranji Kankol from Senna's earlier film Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam.
Feminichi Fathima | October 10
Fasil Muhammed’s debut Malayalam feature centers on a women-centric narrative that earned praise at the International Film Festival of Kerala and from state critics. Feminichi Fathima follows one woman’s journey for recognition.
OTT RELEASES
War 2 | Oct 9 | Netflix
Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr lead the sequel to the 2019 spy action thriller War. They play fearless agents with a shared past. While the first film was directed by Siddharth Anand ("Pathaan", "Fighter"), the sequel is directed by Ayan Mukerji ("Wake Up Sid", "Brahmāstra: Part 1"). Kiara Advani plays Hrithik's love interest.
The Woman in Cabin 10 | Oct 10 | Netflix
An adaptation of Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel of the same name, the film has Keira Knightley playing a journalist who believes she has seen a mysterious woman fall to her death. When no one believes her, she is determined to uncover the truth. Knightley's co-stars include Guy Pearce, Kaya Scodelario, and Hannah Waddingham.
The Last Frontier | Oct 10 | Apple TV+
An original series created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, the 10-episode thriller has Jason Clarke playing a U.S Marshal dealing with the aftermath of the crash of a prison transport plane carrying violent criminals. The first two episodes will release on October 10, followed by one episode every Friday until the finale on December 5.
Search: The Naina Murder Case | Oct 10 | JioHotstar
Hotstar Specials’ mystery series has Konkona Sen Sharma as a police investigator trying to juggle a deteriorating marriage and solving a teenage girl's murder. Other cast members include Shiv Pandit, Varun Thakur, Dhruv Sehgal, and Shraddha Das.
