This Week's Movies and OTT Releases (July 18, 2025): Nikita Roy, Special Ops 2, JSK, Junior, Ekka, Smurfs, Kuberaa & More

Nikita Roy and The Book Of Darkness
Directed by Kussh S Sinha, this drama stars Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Rampal, and Paresh Rawal. It marks the directorial debut of Sonakshi's brother Kussh and explores a dark, suspenseful tale. The film will be released in theaters on July 18, 2025.

Tanvi The Great
Directed by Anupam Kher, the film is a musical journey following a young girl named Tanvi. Featuring Iain Glen, Vrinda Kher, and others, the movie emphasizes passion and innocence. It is set to release on July 18, 2025.

Saiyaara
Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara is a romantic film starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the movie hits theaters on July 18, 2025.

Junior
Junior is a bilingual romantic drama starring Kireeti Reddy and Sreeleela. Directed by Radha Krishna Reddy, the film features music by Devi Sri Prasad and visuals by K. K. Senthil Kumar. It releases in Telugu and Kannada on July 18, 2025.

Kothapallilo Okappudu
This rural Telugu drama is directed by Praveena Paruchuri and stars Manoj Chandra and Monika T. Music is by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Petros Antoniadis. The film hits theaters on July 18, 2025.

Ekka
Directed by Rohit Padaki, Ekka stars Yuva Rajkumar, Sampaada, and Sanjana Anand in lead roles. It's a romantic action entertainer with music by Subash Anandh and visuals by Satya P Hegde. Ekka releases on July 18, 2025.

Junior
Also releasing in Kannada, Junior features the same cast and crew as the Telugu version. It is a bilingual film set for a grand theatrical release on July 18, 2025.

Bun Butter Jam
Bun Butter Jam is a fun-filled Tamil comedy directed by Raghav Mirdath, starring Raju Jeyamohan, Bhavya Trikha, and Aadhya Prasad. The film blends humor with slice-of-life moments and youthful vibes. Music is composed by Nivas K Prasanna and cinematography by Babu Kumar. It is slated for theatrical release on July 18, 2025.

Gevi, Trending, Jenma Natchathiram
These Tamil films are also set to release in theaters this week, promising a diverse mix of genres for Tamil movie lovers on July 18, 2025.

JSK - Janaki v/s State of Kerala
A courtroom drama directed by Pravin Narayanan starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran. The film explores justice and social issues and is scheduled to release on July 18, 2025.

I Know What You Did Last Summer
A horror sequel directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and starring Madelyn Cline and Chase Sui Wonders. This film continues the classic slasher series and will release in India on July 18, 2025.

Smurfs
An animated musical comedy directed by Chris Miller, featuring Rihanna, John Goodman, and James Corden. Smurfette leads a rescue mission into the real world. The movie releases in India on July 18, 2025.

Gutar Gu Season 3 - Amazon MX Player - July 17
A teen romance drama starring Ashlesha Thakur and Vishesh Bansal. It captures youthful love and family challenges and premieres on July 17, 2025.

Special Ops 2 - JioHotstar - July 18
Kay Kay Menon leads this thriller series with a strong ensemble cast. Directed by Shivam Nair and Neeraj Pandey, it streams from July 18, 2025.

The Bhootnii - ZEE5 - July 18
A horror-comedy starring Sunny Singh and Mouni Roy, the film blends romance and supernatural chaos. It streams on ZEE5 starting July 18, 2025.

Bhairavam - ZEE5 - July 18
Bhairavam is an action drama starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Nara Rohith, and Manchu Manoj. Known for its intense sequences, the film starts streaming on ZEE5 from July 18, 2025.

Kuberaa - Prime Video - July 18
Starring Nagarjuna, Dhanush, and Rashmika Mandanna, Kuberaa is a gripping crime drama. It will be available on Amazon Prime Video starting July 18, 2025.

Kuberaa - Prime Video - July 18
Tamil audiences can catch Kuberaa starring Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna. The crime thriller premieres on Prime Video on July 18, 2025.

Sattamum Needhiyum - ZEE5 - July 18
This courtroom drama series features Saravanan, Namritha, and others. Directed by Balaji Selvaraj, it begins streaming on ZEE5 from July 18, 2025.

Asthra - Manorama Max - July 18
Asthra is a crime thriller starring Amith Chakalakkal and Santhosh Keezhattoor. Directed by Azad Alavin, it starts streaming on Manorama Max from July 18, 2025.