This Week Movies & OTT Releases This Week: Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Karuppu, Athiradi, And Many More

Aakhri Sawal

Aakhri Sawal is an upcoming political drama directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang, set to release in cinemas on May 15, 2026. The film explores the 100-year history of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh through key moments in India’s past. It stars Sanjay Dutt as Professor Gopal Natkarni and Namashi Chakraborty as his student Vicky, alongside Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Tridha Choudhury, and marks the comeback of Sameera Reddy. 

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is an upcoming romantic comedy directed by Mudassar Aziz, set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Serving as a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit Pati Patni Aur Woh, the film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Prajapati Pandey, alongside Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi, with Sheeba Chaddha in a supporting role. Set in Prayagraj, the story revolves around the comedic chaos in Prajapati’s life as he finds himself entangled with three women, blending humor with modern relationship dynamics.

Lo Naveena

Lo Naveena is an upcoming Kannada comedy-romance set for a theatrical release around May 14–15, 2026, marking the acting debut of popular composer and singer Naveen Sajju. Directed by Dhanurdhaari Pavan, the film follows Naveena, a simple village boy who falls in love with his uncle’s daughter, Asha, and plans to elope with her. With the help of his friends, the plan quickly spirals into chaos, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures, misunderstandings, and wild chases set against a vibrant rural backdrop. 

Shikhandi

Shikhandi is an upcoming Kannada-language adventure fantasy thriller set to release on May 14, 2026. Directed by Gurumurthy V, the film draws inspiration from the mythological tale of Shikhandi from the Mahabharata, reimagining it in a modern context with themes of identity, destiny, and revenge. The story follows Surya (Yuvaraj Gowda), who faces intense personal and societal battles, while powerful adversaries Rajendra (Raj Deepak Shetty) and Mokshendra (Bala Rajwadi) drive the conflict. 

Sherr

Sherr is an upcoming Kannada-language action crime drama directed by Prasiddh Rathnamanjari, set for a theatrical release across India on May 15, 2026, following special premiere screenings. Set in a rugged, bustling marketplace, the film follows a group of orphans raised by a kind guardian who get caught in escalating gang wars. When a mysterious death leads protagonists Shivu and Bhuvana to uncover a massive organ trafficking racket, they are pulled into a dangerous web of crime, police corruption, and betrayal.

Veerabhadrudu 

Veerabhadrudu is an upcoming Telugu-language action fantasy thriller slated for release on May 14, 2026. The film stars Suriya Sivakumar as Saravanan, alongside Trisha Krishnan and RJ Balaji, with a supporting cast including Natty Natraj, Indrans, Swasika Vijay, and Sshivada Nair. Set in a corrupt and collapsing society where justice has failed, the story follows the rise of a powerful, superhuman guardian who emerges to challenge the system and restore balance. 

Harudu

Harudu is an upcoming Telugu action-drama set for theatrical release on May 15, 2026, with the subtitle “The Destroyer.” The film follows DCP Shankar, also known as “Encounter Shankar,” a fearless and upright cop who takes on a powerful antagonist, Varadharaj, amid a complex web of crime, corruption, and revenge. The story intensifies when a group of unsuspecting thieves gets caught in a high-profile murder case. Featuring a strong ensemble cast including Venkat, Hebah Patel, Saloni Aswani, Ali Basha, Suman, Ravi Varma, and Natasha Singh, the film promises a high-octane, gripping narrative.

Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai

Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai is an upcoming Tamil romantic thriller set for theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Directed by Babu Vijay, the film stars Jai and Meenakshi Govindarajan in lead roles, with Yogi Babu, Sathyan, Sriman, and Garuda Ram in supporting parts. The story follows a carefree orphan and a minister’s runaway daughter who impulsively get married, only to find their lives spiraling into chaos due to financial struggles, corrupt politics, and dangerous adversaries, with Jai portraying a devoted fan of actor Vijay. 

Karuppu

Karuppu is an upcoming Tamil action-fantasy drama set to release worldwide on May 14, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film stars Suriya in a dual-shaded role as Saravanan, a principled lawyer, and a fierce, black-clad guardian inspired by the deity Karuppuswamy, alongside Trisha Krishnan as an advocate fighting for justice. Backed by Dream Warrior Pictures with music by Sai Abhyankkar and a reported budget of ₹130 crore, the film blends courtroom drama with high-octane action and fantasy elements, supported by a cast including Yogi Babu, Indrans, Swasika, Sshivada, Natty Subramaniam, and Supreeth Reddy.

Exam: The System Exposed 

Exam: The System Exposed is an upcoming Indian crime thriller web series set to premiere on May 15, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video. Set against the high-pressure world of competitive exams, the story follows Jhansi (Dushara Vijayan), a determined young woman who adopts a fake identity to uncover a dangerous paper-leak racket. As she digs deeper, she exposes widespread corruption and systemic flaws, highlighting the intense pressure, moral dilemmas, and inequalities faced by aspirants. 

Kaalidas 2 

Kaalidas 2 is a Tamil crime investigative thriller written and directed by Sri Senthil, serving as a standalone sequel to the 2019 film Kaalidas. Bharath reprises his role as Inspector Kaalidas, who investigates a series of strange and eerie murders that begin with the disappearance of a child from an apartment complex. Teaming up with a rookie IPS officer, he follows a trail that leads to a mysterious mastermind named Stephen, turning the case into a dark and intense battle between justice and revenge. After its theatrical run, the film premiered on multiple OTT platforms on May 12, 2026.

Athiradi 

Athiradi is a highly anticipated Malayalam action-comedy directed by debutant Arun Anirudhan, premiering with paid previews on May 13, 2026, followed by a theatrical release on May 14. The film brings together Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan for the first time, with the story centered on an energetic student who transforms himself to revive a banned college festival, leading to a fiery clash with a local strongman.

Dhurandhar the revenge 

Dhurandhar: The Revenge (also known as Dhurandhar 2), directed by Aditya Dhar, is set for an OTT release between May 14–15, 2026. In India, it will stream on JioHotstar, while internationally it will be available on Netflix under the title Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha). The film stars Ranveer Singh as undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan, and has already made history by becoming the first Hindi film to cross ₹1,000 crore net at the domestic box office. 

Kartavya 

Kartavya is a Hindi-language crime drama directed by Pulkit and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. Set to premiere on Netflix on May 15, 2026, the film stars Saif Ali Khan as Pawan Malik, alongside Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, and Manish Chaudhari. The story follows a dedicated police officer caught in a gripping moral conflict between his duty and his family’s safety after a failed protection mission, and despite its digital release, it is officially classified as a film. 

Inspector Avinash Season 2 

Inspector Avinash Season 2 premieres on May 15, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar, with Randeep Hooda reprising his role as super-cop Avinash Mishra. Directed by Neerraj Pathak, the new season is darker and more intense, set in late-1990s Uttar Pradesh. As Avinash battles a growing weapons cartel led by Sheikh and Devi, the stakes turn deeply personal when his own son is caught in a murder case, forcing him to confront betrayal from within the system. 

Vimal Khanna 

Vimal Khanna, releasing on May 15, 2026, on Amazon MX Player, is a highly anticipated crime survival thriller headlined by Sunny Hinduja, alongside Isha Talwar and Tara Alisha Berry. Adapted from Surender Mohan Pathak’s iconic Vimal Series, the show follows an ordinary man who is wrongfully accused and stripped of his identity, forcing him into a dangerous web of betrayal and corruption as he goes on the run and fights back against a system determined to destroy him. 

Thimmarajupalli TV

Set in a remote Andhra Pradesh village in 1996, this film captures a time when a single television was a prized possession and a symbol of status. When a villager brings home a TV with a satellite dish, it becomes the center of attention, until it mysteriously goes missing. The incident creates chaos and suspicion across the village, drawing a local outcast and a young boy into the search. As they investigate, hidden politics and social tensions within the community begin to surface, ultimately changing the village dynamics. After its theatrical run, the film is set to stream on Aha Video from May 15, 2026.

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil 

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil, a Malayalam psychological thriller-comedy, started streaming on Netflix on May 13, 2026. Set in a remote forest border house in Wayanad, the film follows Sethu, a simple government health worker who cares for his bedridden brother Madhu, paralyzed for years after a tragic incident. As Madhu struggles with hallucinations and believes a deceased relative is still alive, Sethu goes to great lengths, including impersonating the dead man, to keep him stable, leading to a dark yet intriguing mix of psychological tension and situational comedy. 

Cup - Love All Play

Cup – Love All Play, a Malayalam sports drama starring Mathew Thomas and Basil Joseph, is set to stream on ManoramaMAX from May 15, 2026. Originally released in theatres on September 27, 2024, the film follows a young badminton player from Idukki as he navigates ambition, competition, and the challenges of mentorship.