New Releases This Week: From Vaazhai To Blink Twice; Here's What To Watch This Weekend

Big Releases This Week: After a long weekend, navigating the workweek can be a challenge. But don't fret-the weekend will be here before you know it, bringing with it another chance to unwind. Last week, we saw the release of three major films: Stree 2, Khel Khel Mein, and Vedaa. Unfortunately, there are no new Bollywood releases this week. However, there are still exciting options to suit your interests. Haven't decided what to watch yet? No problem- we've compiled a list of this week's big releases. Head to the theater to enjoy thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful movies with your loved ones. Let's check out this week's new releases!

New Releases This Week

Vaazhai

Vaazhai is an upcoming Tamil-language movie, releasing on Friday, August 23, 2024. Vaazhai revolves around the story of a lost childhood and the struggling life of raw banana plantation workers. The synopsis reads, "A twelve-year-old boy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and friend navigate life's challenges, where a plantain tree, Vaazhai, becomes a central presence." Vaazhai features Dhivya Dhuraisamy, Kalaiyarasan, and Nikhila Vimal.

Kottukaali

Releasing on Friday, August 23, Kottukaali is also a Tamil-language movie that is directed by PS Vinothraj. Casting Soori and Anna Ben, Kottukaali is about a woman who loves a man from the lower cast. Her family believes that she is possessed and tries to cast spell out of her.

Footage

Releasing on Friday, Footage is a Malayalam-language film. The movie is directed by Saiju Sreedharan and features Manju Warrier, Visakh Nair, and Gayathri Ashok in the lead roles. Footage is a thriller drama that revolves around the life of an inquisitive young couple who shoots intriguing events in their apartment during the pandemic.

Hunt

Releasing on Friday, Hunt is a Malayalam-language film that is directed by Shaji Kailas and features Bhavana in the lead role. Bhavana plays the role of Dr. Keerthy who encounters unexpected and sinister developments at her medical college. Hunt also features Renji Panicker, Divya M Nair, Ajmal Ameer, Chandhunadh, and Anu.

The Crow

The Hollywood gothic superhero film The Crow will be releasing on Friday, August 23. The Crow shows the brutal murder of singers Eric and Shelly (Eric's fiancée) Given the chance to save his love, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge from the killers. The Crow mingles the worlds of living and dead.

Blink Twice

Directed by Zoe Kravitz, Blink Twice is a thriller suspense drama releasing on Friday, August 23, 2024. Blink Twice features Naomi Achie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, and Simon Rex in the lead role. A cocktail waitress falls in love with a billionaire tech mogul and travels with him to his private island along with her friends. Things starts to get wild when slowly her friends vanishes.