Karate Kid: Legends, Thudarum, Retro: OTT and theatre releases this week | May 26 – June 1
OTT platforms boast of a variety of selections as Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum, Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, and Oscar nominee A Complete Unknown all arrive on JioHotstar this week. Take a look at all the exciting releases coming up this week:
OTT RELEASES
Thudarum
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: May 30
Taxi driver Shanmugham cherishes one possession above all—his beloved Ambassador car—which he cares for like his child. When the vehicle lands in police custody, he attempts to retrieve it but gets embroiled in a larger plot. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film features Mohanlal, Shobana, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Thomas Mathew.
Retro
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: May 31
Paarivel, affectionately called Paari, vows to his wife, Rukmini, to leave his gangster life filled with crime and fight behind. However, old habits die hard as Paari finds it difficult to let go of his past life. Helmed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film stars Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, and Karunakaran.
Captain America: Brave New World
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: May 28
Sam Wilson must take on the heavy mantle of Captain America passed onto him from Steve Rogers. When Thaddeus Ross, an army general who rose to the ranks of president, turns into the Red Hulk, Sam must stop the forces behind it while battling the new monster. Directed by Julius Onah, the film features Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirezde, Shira Haas, and Carl Lumbly.
HIT: The Third Case
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: May 29
The third instalment in the HIT Universe follows Arjun Sarkaar, an aggressive and determined superintendent who transferred from Vishakapatnam to Jammu & Kashmir to solve a gruesome string of murders, the most challenging case of his career. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film features Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, and Rao Ramesh.
A Complete Unknown
Streaming platform: JioHotstar
Release date: May 31
Directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line, Logan), musician Bob Dylan's biopic tracks his life in the 1960s, when he achieved fame in folk music and the controversy that ensued when he used electric instruments. It has been nominated in eight categories at the Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.
The Better Sister
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: May 29
Based on a book of the same name by Alafair Burke, the film chronicles the murder probe of Chloe’s husband, Adam. Her estranged sister Nicky, who once shared a history with Adam, returns home to be with Chloe as the investigation unfolds. Created by Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado, the series stars Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Corey Stoll, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Kim Dickens.
THEATRE RELEASES
Karate Kid: Legends
Release date: May 30
Li Fong, a quiet teenager, moves from China to New York and finds it difficult to adapt. With the help of Mr Han and Daniel LaRusso, he reconnects with a sport he left behind in his home country, Kung Fu. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the film stars Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, and Sadie Stanley.
Soothravakyam
Release date: May 30
This Malayalam drama centres on Circle Inspector Christo Xavier and his station, with events unfolding that hint at mystery and suspense. Directed by Eugien Jos Chirammel, the film stars Shine Tom Chacko, Srikanth Kandragula, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, and Divya M. Nair.
Moonwalk
Release date: May 30
Set in the 1980s, a group of teenage boys form a dance group inspired by Michael Jackson and enter the All Kerala Breakdancing Competition under the name Moonwalkers in hopes of lifting the trophy. Directed by Vinod A.K., the film stars Anunath, Meenakshi Raveendran, Sreekanth Murali, Rishi Kainikkara, and Arjun Manila.
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