'Loveyapa,' 'Thandel': Movies hitting theaters this week
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The first week of February promises to be exciting for Indian cinema, with a variety of much-awaited films across multiple languages—Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu—all set to hit the screens.
Among the highlights are the romance drama Loveyapa, the gripping action thriller Vidaamuyarchi, and the heartwarming story Thandel.
With their intriguing plots and star-studded casts, these films have generated significant buzz.
Here's a list of films hitting theaters this week.
#1
'Loveyapa': Junaid Khan, Khushi Kapoor make their big-screen debut
Loveyapa, one of February's most anticipated films, marks the big-screen debut of star kids Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor.
Directed by Advait Chandan, the film is a remake of the 2022 Tamil film Love Today and will set the tone for Valentine's Week with its romance-filled plot.
The story revolves around Gaurav (Khan) and Baani (Kapoor), whose relationship faces a major test when Baani's father (Ashutosh Rana) challenges them to swap phones.
#2
'Badass Ravi Kumar': Himesh Reshammiya returns in '80s-inspired action musical
Badass Ravi Kumar is an upcoming musical action film directed by Keith Gomes and produced by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies.
A spin-off of the 2014 film The Xpose, it stars Himesh Reshammiya reprising his role as Ravi Kumar.
The film features an ensemble cast including Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and Johnny Lever.
Set in the 1980s, it celebrates classic Hindi cinema within The Xpose universe.
#3
'Vidaamuyarchi': An action thriller featuring Ajith Kumar
Vidaamuyarchi, a Tamil action thriller directed by Magizh Thirumeni, will be released in theaters on Thursday (February 6).
The film features Ajith Kumar along with Trisha Krishnan and Regena Cassandra. The story follows a newlywed couple who find themselves in trouble when the wife is abducted by a notorious gang in Azerbaijan.
With its gripping plot and high-octane action sequences, Vidaamuyarchi promises to be an edge-of-the-seat entertainer.
#4
'Thandel': A survival drama starring Naga Chaitanya
Thandel, a Telugu romantic thriller and survival drama directed by Chandoo Mondeti, will be released on Friday.
The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in lead roles.
The story revolves around a fisherman leader from Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam region who accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters during a routine fishing trip and gets captured.
His struggle to return home forms the crux of this emotionally charged story.
#5
'Conclave': Political thriller shines with 8 Academy nominations
The 2024 political thriller, directed by Edward Berger, is set to release in Indian theaters on Friday.
Written by Peter Straughan, the film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.
Fiennes portrays Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, who organizes a conclave to elect the next pope while uncovering secrets and scandals about the candidates.
The film grossed a reported $87 million globally and received eight nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture.