The third week of July 2025 brings a diverse slate of theatrical and OTT releases for movie lovers across India. From action-packed thrillers like Kuberaa and Special Ops 2 to romantic entertainers like Junior and family-friendly titles like Smurfs, there's plenty to choose from. Regional cinema also shines this week with titles like JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala, Ekka, and Kothapallilo Okappudu. Scroll down for the complete list of movie and OTT releases this week.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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