From Karuppu To Aakhri Sawal: Five Major Theatrical Releases This Week (May 14-15)

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May 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM IST
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From Karuppu To Aakhri Sawal: Five Major Theatrical Releases This Week (May 14-15)

Mumbai, May 12 - Theatres across India are gearing up for another packed weekend as multiple films from different industries arrive on May 14 and 15. From big-scale commercial entertainers to intense political dramas and quirky comedies, this week's lineup offers something for every audience. Here's a look at five major theatrical releases hitting cinemas this week.

1. Karuppu (Tamil)

One of the biggest Tamil releases, Karuppu stars Suriya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film blends courtroom drama, action, and elements of rural folklore. The trailer and songs have generated strong buzz ahead of release, while bookings are showing good momentum. It is scheduled to release on May 14 in Tamil and Telugu.

2. Athiradi (Malayalam)

Malayalam cinema's big release of the week is Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan. Directed by Arun Anirudhan, the action-comedy is set against the backdrop of a vibrant college festival and revolves around rivalry, friendship, and chaos unfolding on campus. Paid premieres are scheduled from May 13 ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on May 14.

3. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (Hindi)

The comedy space gets a major addition with Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is described as a spiritual successor to the 2019 hit Pati Patni Aur Woh. The film promises to be a classic situational comedy filled with chaos, romance, and misunderstandings. It arrives in cinemas on May 15.

4. Aakhri Sawal (Hindi)

Starring Sanjay Dutt, Aakhri Sawal is positioned as a politically charged drama inspired by debated chapters of Indian history. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film explores themes surrounding institutional conflict, historical events, and ideological debates. The trailer has sparked online discussions due to its bold dialogues and references to major political moments from India’s past. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 15 in multiple languages.

5. Picture Boyz (Marathi)

Picture Boyz follows a small-town aspiring actor who leaves his village to pursue cinema and navigates the struggles, friendships and chaos of the entertainment industry alongside another dreamer. Starring Hansraj Jagtap and Pratik Lad, the film taps into the struggles of small-town dreamers trying to break into the entertainment industry, blending humour with an underdog coming-of-age narrative.

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