Weekend Watchlist: Saiyaara, Nikita Roy, Tanvi The Great And More In Cinemas Now

As another exciting weekend nears, cinephiles are in for a treat with a variety of theatrical releases lined up across languages and genres. From long-awaited debuts to emotionally powerful narratives and spine-chilling thrillers, this Friday promises something for every kind of moviegoer.

Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy finally hits the big screen after multiple postponements, while Anupam Kher’s much-talked-about directorial venture Tanvi the Great, which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is all set to captivate Indian audiences.

Janaki V v/s The State of Kerala (July 17) 

Janaki, a victim of sexual assault, feels let down by the legal system. David Abel Donovan, an attorney, intervenes on her behalf to challenge the State of Kerala and deliver long-overdue justice. The Pravin Narayanan directorial features Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Shruthi Ramachandran, Madhav Suresh, and Divya Pillai.

 

Nikita Roy (July 18) 

Initially scheduled to be released on June 27, the horror-mystery, Nikita Roy, will now be released on July 18 after several delays. As an author and investigator who is dubious of the paranormal, Nikita's convictions are put to the test when Amar Dev, a self-described spiritual leader, turns out to be threatening. The Kussh S. Sinha-directed film features Sonakshi Sinha, Rohan Khan, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal, and Suhail Nayyar.

 

Saiyaara (July 18) 

Krish, a feisty rock star, meets his new lyricist, Vaani. A musical partnership blossoms into love, but the pressures of celebrity could ruin their budding union. Known for directing Aashiqui 2, Mohit Suri is the director of the romantic drama film Saiyaara. The main characters in the movie are played by debutants Ahaan Panday and Annet Padda.

 

Tanvi The Great (July 18) 

This Friday marks the release of Tanvi The Great, the seasoned Bollywood actor Anupam Kher's directorial debut. An autistic woman named Tanvi Raina, played by Shubhangi, fulfils her late father's desire to salute the flag at Siachen Glacier. The movie stars Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Karan Tacker, Boman Irani, Arvind Swamy, and Shubhangi, among others.

 

Junior (July 18) 

Junior, a free-spirited person, manages his love relationships while looking for deep connections that can mend his relationship with his father. The film, which was directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, stars Kireeti Reddy, Rao Ramesh, V. Ravichandran, Sreeleela, and Genelia Deshmukh.

 

I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 18) 

A group of friends had a dark secret: they caused a fatal vehicle accident by mistake and chose to hide it rather than face the repercussions. A mysterious individual who knows what they did last summer brings their history back to haunt them when they return the following year.

 

The Jennifer Kaytin Robinson-directed English horror movie stars include Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Freddie Prinze Jr, Austin Nichols, and others.

 

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