5 Movies in theatre this week ( March 2024)

5 Movies releasing this week:

1. Shaitaan

Directed by Vikas Bahl, "Shaitaan" is an eagerly anticipated supernatural thriller hitting Indian theaters on March 8. The film features a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika, and Janki Bodiwala, and promises an intense story of morality. The plot centers on a man who enters a peaceful family home but refuses to leave, leading to a chilling battle between good and evil.

• Director: Vikas Bahl

• Screenwriters: Aamil Keeyan Khan, Krishnadev Yagnik

• Starring: Janki Bodiwala, Ajay Devgn, Jyotika

• IMDb rating: 7.5

2. Yodha

Decades following a critical mission failure, the system is taken aback when Arun is found aboard a hijacked flight under enigmatic circumstances. Indications point to Arun seeking retribution against the system that stripped him of everything. Is Arun forsaking his principles, or is he carrying out his father's ambitions? The truth unfolds in a gripping thriller unfolding 15,000 feet above the ground.

• Directors: Sagar Ambre, Pushkar Ojha

• Writer: Sagar Ambre

• Starring: Sidharth Malhotra, Raashi Khanna, Disha Patani

• IMDb rating: 6.4

3. Bastar – The Naxal Story

Under Maoist control in Bastar, a region central to independent India, raising the national flag is considered a grave offense. Over the past fifty years, Indian Maoists, or Naxals, have caused widespread devastation and claimed numerous lives in their pursuit of communist ideals. The story of Bastar epitomizes one of the most tragic periods in India's post-independence narrative, characterized by profound loss and unprecedented destruction.

• Directors: Sudipto Sen, Vipul Amrutlal Shah

• Writers: Amarnath Jha, Sudipto Sen, Vipul Amrutlal Shah

• Stars: Purnendu Bhattacharya, Anangsha Biswas, Sanjay Borkar

• IMdb rating: 6.8

4. Kung Fu Panda 4

The newest installment in the enduring Kung Fu Panda series, brought to audiences by Dreamworks Studios, sees Po (voiced by Jack Black) facing a new challenge. Tasked with assuming the role of spiritual leader for the Valley of Peace, Po must find a successor as the Dragon Warrior. Yet, his quest is complicated by the emergence of a formidable sorceress aiming to resurrect Po's vanquished adversaries.

• Directors: Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine

• Writers: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke

• Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis

• IMDb rating: 6.5

5. Godzilla X kong

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In the latest installment of the Monsterverse saga, following the epic clash between Godzilla and Kong, a thrilling new adventure unfolds. This time, the formidable Kong and the mighty Godzilla face a monumental, unseen danger lurking within our world, posing a profound threat to both their existence and ours. As the story unfolds, the film delves deeper into the origins and histories of these legendary Titans, exploring the enigmatic Skull Island and beyond. Along the way, audiences will witness the mythical battle that shaped these extraordinary beings and forever intertwined their fates with humanity.

• Director: Adam Wingard

• Writers: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater

• Stars: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens

• IMDb rating: 6.8