'Vicky Vidya...,' 'Jigra': Don't miss these films in October
Bollywood is gearing up for an exciting month of October with a diverse range of films slated for release. The lineup promises captivating stories across various genres, ensuring something for everyone. Here's a look at the major Bollywood movies that are set to release theatrically and digitally. Are you ready to binge?
'CTRL' (October 4)
Vikramaditya Motwane's cyber-thriller CTRL, starring Ananya Panday, will be released on Netflix on October 4. It revolves around Nella Awasthi, a content creator with a significant online following, who decides to entrust her life to CTRL AI. However, this seemingly innocuous decision leads to a series of unexpected and terrifying events.
'The Signature' (October 4)
Anupam Kher's 525th film, The Signature, will hit ZEE5 on October 4. Mahima Chaudhry, Neena Kulkarni, Annu Kapoor, and Ranvir Shorey join Kher in this ambitious film about hope, love, and longing. The plot revolves around a devoted husband's struggle to save his wife from a sudden health crisis. It's directed by Gajendra Ahire.
'Amar Prem Ki Amar Kahani' (October 4)
Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani, an LGBTQ+ romance directed by Hardik Gajjar, will arrive on JioCinema on October 4. It stars Aditya Seal and Sunny Singh. Singh said about the movie, "The film portrays same-sex relationships beautifully and aesthetically on screen, and I am confident that everyone will fall in love with it."
'Jigra' (October 11)
October 11 will see the release of Jigra, a high-octane action thriller featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina. The plot centers around a sister's fierce love for her brother and her mission to release him from prison. It is directed by Vasan Bala and also features Manoj Pahwa in a pivotal role.
'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' (October 11)
Rajkummar Rao's fourth release of the year, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video will also release on October 11. It co-stars Triptii Dimri, Vijay Raaz, and Mallika Sherawat in supporting roles. IMDb describes the story as, "A newly married couple's relationship and reputation are put at risk when their private video CD is stolen. The story follows their roller coaster journey to recover the CD, navigating a series of unexpected difficulties along the way." It's helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa.
'Sarfira' (October 11)
Akshay Kumar's Sarfira, directed by Sudha Kongara, will arrive on Disney+ Hotstar on October 11. Sarfira is a remake of Kongara's 2020 Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, which was based on GR Gopinath's memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey. The original film starred Suriya and Paresh Rawal. In Sarfira, Kumar is supported by Radhikka Madan, Rawal, and Seema Biswas in key roles.
'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' (October 18)
The celebrated anime film, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, is all set to hit theaters across India in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu on October 18. The film's teaser and poster were released by Geek Pictures India earlier this month, generating widespread enthusiasm among fans. This adaptation has been enriched by the creative input of renowned screenwriter Shri V Vijayendra Prasad (RRR).
